Joan Drennan – Oil Painter

Joan Drennan is a former elementary school teacher who put down her chalk and picked up a paintbrush at a friend’s urging. With her friend and fellow artist, Mary Lou Frazee, she has studied art at San Jose State University and with California’s master teachers: Joyce Pike, Anita Hampton at the Scottsdale School of Art, and Susan Sarback at the School of Light and Color in Fair Oaks.

The idea for the following three portraits came from the idea that the biblical Proverbs 31 woman and today's women share many characteristics: industry, craft, and family heritage. She works hard to provide for the next generation and can be successful in home life and career life.

"The Grandmother" Proverbs 31 "She speaks with wisdom and faithful instruction is on her tongue."

"The Chef" Proverbs 31 "She gets up while it is still dark; she provides food for her family..."

"The Knitter" Proverbs 31 "She selects wool and flax and works with eager hands."

Other artwork from Joan Drennan:

"California Dreamin'" After a solid week of rain, trying to paint at Point Lobos in Carmel, this lovely scene provided the perfect ending to all my dreams."

"Point Lobos" Another gorgeous view along the Califoria Coast! "

My white roses were uncooperatively dropping petals, going from bud to fragile bloom in short order. The process reminded me of the Passages we quickly move through in our own life cycle.

I caught my niece, Leslie, in a quiet moment which led to the mesmerizing quality of a Daydreamer.