Artist STatement

My artistic practice is an exploration of light, quiet beauty, and the spaces we hold dear. Guided by softness, balance, and refined detail, my work is inspired from landscapes shaped by travel, architectural forms, and intimate portraits rooted in family and memory. I am a self-taught artist working primarily in watercolor, alongside calligraphy and digital illustration for events and stationery, and am continually opening myself to learning and refining my craft through new mediums and styles.

My hope is that each piece invites reflection, sparking connection around the stories we carry, the places that shape us, and the beauty revealed when we slow down and choose to notice it.

BioGraphy

Joanna is a Maryland native and after living briefly in Pittsburgh and SF, returned home where she lives with her husband, two children, and dog. A self-taught artist with business degree from Carnegie Mellon University, she has spent over a decade working in product and design strategy, alongside her art practice. Joanna Hope Art began in the luxury wedding space and has since evolved as she continues to explore and refine her craft across watercolor, calligraphy, and painting. Working from her home studio, Joanna creates with family and community at the heart of her work, viewing each piece as a love letter to the people and places that matter most.