Painting trips take her to Maine and other regional locales looking for nostalgic settings or local color but most of the summer Joan lives and works on Cape Cod. Her paintings delight in many summers spent there, knowing where to explore for beauty off the beaten track or finding bits of summer life that tell a story. The appeal of her work is in expressive brushwork, rich color and the artist’s ability to explore the emotional underpinning of a scene beyond what she sees. Her imagination triggers connections that often resonate with collectors.