Joan Sowada 6/1/25 Joan Sowada 6/1/25

Sweet Moments

I have created a 12 X 12 inch art quilt based on a photo taken of my daughter and grandson 7 years ago.

Joan Sowada 4/24/25 Joan Sowada 4/24/25

Witness

Artists are able to capture the essence of an image and a feeling. These reflect the times they live in.

Joan Sowada 3/16/25 Joan Sowada 3/16/25

Four New Pieces

Detail image of Many Doors Open which is about opportunities and loving support.

Joan Sowada 10/19/24 Joan Sowada 10/19/24

What is next?

What to do next? I have decided to make large abstract conceptual pieces.

Joan Sowada 8/28/24 Joan Sowada 8/28/24

Feeling Safe and Well

After two years of working on my Safe and Well series, a solo show of 26 pieces will be shown at The NIC in Casper WY.

Joan Sowada 6/22/24 Joan Sowada 6/22/24

Group challenge for Wyoming SAQA

Each person in the group used a photograph as inspiration to create an art quilt.

Joan Sowada 3/28/24 Joan Sowada 3/28/24

Lake and Love

Water can be magical and healing. Being in touch with the elements of air, earth and water make us feel grounded.

Joan Sowada 1/23/24 Joan Sowada 1/23/24

Satisfying Work

My best days are the ones that are productive and creative. I have done satisfying work and that feels good.

11/1/23 11/1/23

Safe and Well

What does it mean to be safe and well? Spending comfortable time with my family. Reading with a child.

6/8/23 6/8/23

Ideas for Safe and Well series

Part of the process of making art is thinking of what to say. I am taking a close look at what makes me feel well and asking if these things are shared with my fellow humans.

4/21/23 4/21/23

Life's Journey Shared

Our sense of well-being is enriched by spending time with others.

3/26/23 3/26/23

Extreme

The word "extreme" brings to mind many conditions that are the opposite of feeling safe and well.

2/25/23 2/25/23

Picnic

Food and family are important elements of feeling safe and well.

1/26/23 1/26/23

Good People

I thought about all those people in our lives who support us, teach us, entertain, heal, cook, share, help, and are ready to step up. They are Good People.

11/30/22 11/30/22

Good Balance

The newest piece for my Safe and Well series is called Good Balance. Can you think of examples of good balance?

10/24/22 10/24/22

Progress on Safe and Well

I have committed a year to a series I call Safe and Well. So far, I'm on track. This month I share two figurative pieces, each sure to lower your blood pressure.