Joni Grow McCollam has always been a creative soul. Her outlook on life has always been one of awe and passion. Born in Montreal, she grew up in a household that combined both French and English Culture. She started to draw at an early age and continued throughout her life. Joni completed her Bachelor of Arts at Concordia University which included many courses in fine arts.
Joni began oil painting in 2000 and hasn’t stopped since. She has developed this new found passion and paints daily. Her enthusiasm and love of oils has given her new direction and new goals
She has an optimism that can be infectious to those around her. Her free brushstroke seems to tell a story of its own and is her main focus. Unlike many who strive to perfect realism, Joni’s love is the paint and its movement. Her paintings reflect a bold brushstroke that thickly applies the paint to canvas. The subject of the painting is real but the paint flows in such a way leaving much to the viewer’s imagination.
Joni has traveled extensively and lived in many towns in North America .Her return to Quebec and present lifestyle allows her to pursue her painting full time. Ever evolving she has studied with various artists and is always involved in workshops.
Although Joni is relatively new to painting the popularity of her work has been quickly established as her paintings hang in several homes in Hudson and the Montreal area.
Joni is president of the Artistes Hudson Artists Association and exhibits with them. She has exhibited in several juried shows and won a few local competitions. She also does commissioned work.
Always looking at life as an adventure her paintings reflect that and the beauty of life around her. Joni lives on the Lake of Two Mountains in Hudson with her husband Douglas and their two children. Her studio is in her home.
Contact Joni
McCollam, or call 450-458-1444
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