Hello!
I'm Jo!
Whether it's a canopy of trees, stars, sunshine or clouds, it envelops me with an appreciation for the natural gifts we have been given.
I am a photorealist landscape artist in the acrylic medium. My focus is to capture the stunning beauty of New England. I am passionate about the water – the streams, the rivers, and the ocean - the architecture – the historic barns, covered bridges and stone-arched bridges, and front porches – and the wildlife – the seacoast NH Snowy Owl, the Vermont Great Blue Heron, a grey squirrel, a red-tailed hawk, a red fox, a Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly. The subjects of these paintings were all seen through my own eyes. No images are contrived or manufactured. I capture what I see in real, natural color and light.
To me, a born and raised New Englander, the colors of a New Hampshire summer, a Vermont autumn, a South Shore seacoast, these are the special places that create memories for anyone fortunate enough to live in this part of the world, and for those who get the chance to visit!
"Under the Canopy"
The name “Under the Canopy” was born the day I read about a church depicted on a NH state historical marker. I was inspired by the words that said before the townspeople could afford to erect the building, they gathered under the great canopy of heaven. Since the desire to paint comes from deep within me, I felt the name was appropriate. There have been so many random moments in my life where a canopy provided protection - physically and metaphorically. In those moments, I realized I chose the name for my art wisely and with forethought.
Commission Artist
I am also a commission artist. I will happily visit your special place and capture its essence on canvas for your next generation. And consider it an honor to memorialize your beloved pet...for you.
I have captured many historical buildings threatened with demolition. Some, sadly, no longer remain. I am pleased that I was able to capture them on canvas. The Rolfe Barn in Penacook, NH was purchased by an out-of-state developer who intended to dismantle it and rebuild it at an undisclosed location in the midwest. It was and is a one-of-a-kind double English barn. The City Council of Concord, NH voted to take the barn by eminent domain to protect and preserve the barn in its original location. After months of negotiation and thanks to the support of many, the barn was repurchased by the Penacook Historical Society who reached a settlement with the owner of the historic barn. Concord was not so fortunate with the Clinton Street barn that was dismantled by the developer and relocated out of state.
