Growing up among the hills and green fields of Ireland greatly influences Joan's work. Presently she lives in Los Angeles with her husband, a cat and a dog. Joan is a frequent hiker and traveler who is a painter and animator by profession. Her digital art as represented by her mandalas comes from her interest in all things spiritual as mandalas are used as a tool in meditation. Her wise sayings and quotes are words that have inspired her and they combine beautifully with her collage art. more