Welcome to Art By Joce W
Artist working in marker, watercolor and acrylic paint. Styles include abstract, expressionist, impressionist and realistic. Inspired by nature and dreams. Commissions accepted.
Both the original artwork and framed copies are available for sale. There is only ONE (1) produced of the original artwork.
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The Blueprint of Brilliant Brainstorms
Horoscopes – Sagittarius as inspiration
Inspiration comes from a vast array of places. Whether it is inspiration for an art piece, a musical composition or even a masterful excel spreadsheet, it is important to recognize when inspiration is sparked so you can more easily become inspired the next time you really need it. This ongoing series can help you learn how much inspiration is found around you at any time.
One of the major themes I explore across my artwork is fire.
My interest in fire, with the heat and dance of the flames, started in childhood as did my love of horoscopes. Born in early December, I am a Sagitarrius with my Rising sign in Leo. As a Sagittarius, I am part of the group of fire signs that also includes those born under the star signs of Aries and Leo. This definitely explains my early fascination with the flame.
This fire comes through me in a myriad of ways. Sometimes the fire feels like anger as I splash the paint across the page. Sometimes it feels like passionate love as I build a delicate harmony of cascading colors. Take a look at the 3 art pieces I’m highlighting in today’s newsletter and see if you can feel the fire.
Sometimes the art I create is for myself. A few years ago, I began creating a tattoo design that incorporated butterflies which have always been a reminder of those I have lost, as well as the signs of the most important, most influential people in my life thus far. Check out the design below after if was tattoo on me.
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Concept to Completion
Petals Crystalline in Autumn Sun
The gorgeous changing colors of the leaves have caught my eye and inspired me to use the colors to create an abstract piece for this week.
Behind the Scenes: The Initial Concept
I wanted to evoke the feeling that you are looking through sunlit autumn leaves. I wanted a dreamy feel to the piece.
Step 1 was to take watercolor paint in bright autumn colors and lay it down on a very wet canvas. Take a look at the piece as it dried.
Step 2 was to overlay with ink details, outlining the different colors and shapes the watercolor paint made as it dried.
The final piece glows with gorgeous autumn warmth. The stained-glass-style outlines catching shades of peach, golden yellow, and magenta which create a textured mosaic of seasonal light.
Thank you so much for being here and following along with my creative process!
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Fiery Abstracts
To Match the Falling Leaves
“Flying Flowers of Fire”
8/2025
6” x 6” (framed copies 10” x 10”, 12” x 12”, 14” x 14”)
Acrylic Painting on Heavy Paper
“Flying Flowers of Fire” has a fiery energy. Yellow sparks dance across the canvas, while a textured purple in the corner adds a beautiful, rich contrast to the whole scene. The background glows from bright yellow to deep red, like a vibrant sunset.
“Solar Ascension”
1/2026
12” x 9” (framed copies 18” x 12”)
Acrylic Painting on Paper
“Solar Ascension” gives off warmth and energy. The fiery orange and red plumes sweep upward against the glowing yellow backdrop. The dark lines and bold red curve at the top give the whole canvas a striking, flame-like movement.
“Midnight Petals on a Summer Day”
4/2026
12” x 9” (framed copies 18” x 12”)
Acrylic Painting on Paper
In “Midnight Petals on a Summer Day” there is a contrast between the deep midnight-blue petals and the radiant background of yellows and fiery orange. The loose brushstrokes give the floral scene a sense of energy and movement.
A little Haiku to end the post:
Bright flames rise and dance,
Soft sparks soar in golden skies,
Petals take their chance.