First Coast Living - TV Appearance!

First Coast Living 

Joan Carver's 

Television Appearance

Joan Gabauer Carver on the set of  First Coast Living, with her paintings!

        I cannot believe 
             that I actually appeared on television last week!  
It all happened so fast, ..I was asked to appear on First Coast Living WTLV - NBC Channel 12  (Channel 432 HD Cable) and then within two days I was on the show!  I didn't have time to get nervous.  I faced any fear that I may have had ..and said YES to the offer to be on the show... I'm so glad I did it!!
I promoted my art work along with my current art exhibit, "Color It Coastal" going on now through May 20th, at First Street Gallery (Neptune Beach, Florida).  The show's host, Nick Loren, asked me about my handpainted clutch bags, so a few of the bags were shown, too.  Lastly, It was wonderful of Nick to mention that my book Reflections of an Artist that will be available on Amazon (amazon.com) this coming week!!! 

(Search for my book  on amazon.com by Title: Reflections of an Artist  or  by author: Joan Gabauer Carver)

See the interview by clicking here FIRST COAST LIVING - Joan Gabauer Carver

Joan Gabauer Carver (center) with hosts Casey Black DeSantis & Nick Loren

"REFLECTIONS..OF AN ARTIST" My new book!!

Reflections ...of an Artist by Joan Gabauer Carver |



My newest book
REFLECTIONS OF AN ARTIST - Joan Gabauer Carver
will be available on Amazon.com  in a few days!!!!!!!

Search for it : By Title -  Reflections of an Artist
                      or by Author - Joan Gabauer Carver

Making A Splash at the Beach!

Making a Splash at the beach 

while I "Color It Coastal"!

Making a Splash is something I've always wanted to do! I am proud and enjoying the publicity, of my exhibit "Color It Coastal" because I want lots of people to know what I do, so they can enjoy having my paintings in their homes, offices .. to brighten up their  living spaces!  If you want paintings with calmness, soothing seaglass colors , but with healing and positive energy then check out my paintings at www.JoanCarver.com (Click link)

and First Street Gallery, Neptune Beach, FL. April 3 - May 20th 2014 

TODAY!!!

This article was written about me, Joan Carver and my artwork  by Lara Patangan of Shorelines with The Times-Union newspaper in Jacksonville, Florida -published April 26th 2014

Thank you, so much, Joann Adams owner of First Street Gallery, Neptune Beach, FL  and 

Lara Patangan of Shorelines, of The Times-Union in Jacksonville, Florida

--  Joan Carver

"Color It Coastal" - Publicity from Beaches Town Center Site

Color It Coastal

COLOR IT COASTAL

Joan Carver - April 3 - May 20, 2014 - Opening reception Friday 4/4/14 7-9pm

For Florida artist, Joan Carver, her journey to create art is a life-long commitment. Since living in Jacksonville, she has captured many moods of the sea and is obsessed with the reflections on the water’s surface and it’s deep hidden mysteries beneath. Fortunate to be surrounded by water, she lives on the St. Johns River, close to the Inter-Coastal Waterway and near the Atlantic Ocean.  Favorite beaches provide the quiet walks and meditation she needs to center herself, yet the water is the current that inspires and electrifies her creative process.

 After spending many years teaching art in both public and private schools, she eventually opened her own art school.  For 18 years, “The Wizard of Art” school provided a place for art enthusiasts to discover their own creativity and talent.  Children, Teens and Adults enjoyed classes while discovering various forms of art. She herself studied with many celebrated artists, from across the country & Europe, taking workshops and classes, to always offer her students the latest styles and techniques. Because she was always teaching about art history, artists, different forms of art , she was able to enjoy doing and demonstrating various mediums, such as watercolor, pastels, oils…instead of sticking with one medium.  In addition to the oil paintings of water & reflections, that she has in numerous galleries, she enjoys painting the beautiful surroundings of lush landscapes and mysterious seascapes.

Joan has published three books, portfolios of her work, showcasing her paintings – representing a new series of work or compiled for a solo exhibit. She is currently working with a publisher on a book based on interviews with international artists she has written and posted on her blog Making Waves. The interview series, titled Soaring to Success, will feature artists, their unique artwork and creative space or studio.

First Street Gallery
216-b First Street
Neptune Beach, FL 32266

904-241-6928

www.firststreetgalleryart.com

"Color It Coastal" Exhibit - April 3 -May 20th 2014

                                 "COLOR IT COASTAL"  

                      An exhibit of Joan Carver's Paintings

                                                April 3 - May 20, 2014

 

"Hydra Zen"  (CalmWater)

                                               

"Skipping Stones"

The month of April has been such a fabulous month for me!  My art exhibit  "Color It Coastal" at  First Street Gallery  in Neptune Beach, Florida, has alot of my oil paintings that are of water & water reflections, but includes some various seashell and sea turtle paintings!
The  Color It Coastal show runs April 3 through May 20th, 2014.  An Opening Reception was held on Friday April 4th 7-9:00 pm with an outstanding turnout!  I am thrilled to report, it was wiggle room only in the gallery,  wine was flowing, and music filled the air in the courtyard on this exceptionally beautiful evening at the beach! I am grateful to those of you that purchased art that evening... the first painting sold, at the opening reception,

was the sea turtle painting I titled "Are You Looking at Me?"
Thank you for all who came to celebrate the opening night of my "Color It Coastal" show. If you couldn't make it that evening, there's still time to drop in to see the exhibit.
To see more of my paintings visit my website..click on:  Joan Carver's website

You will also find the canvas clutch bags I hand paint.  Each bag is a colorful  work of art, signed by the artist, Joan Carver...me! There are beachy designs, classic styles as well as custom orders for a special, unique gift!

Want to see more?  Check out my  Etsy Shop  (click on Etsy Shop for the link!)

 Thanks for visiting my Making Waves Blog!

"Are You Looking at Me?' (Sea Turtle)