About Joey Nash
Artist Statement
I believe that Artists are storytellers. My paintings tell stories about people, animals & nature, but also about me & how I view the world. Wisdom, dignity, life, love & family values are important themes for me. While I am “well known for my sensitive animal portraits” (Kamloops Art Gallery”Sept/06).
I am also attracted to 1st Nations & other portraits. The evidence of a life well lived, to be found in a mature face, is very compelling subject matter for me.
"Looking Ahead" by Canadian Artist, Joey Nash
Professional Artist
Joey Nash is a self-taught Professional Artist who was born in Edmonton, Alberta in 1953. She has lived many places, but she now calls the beautiful Village of Chase , B.C. home and is delighted to put down roots, at last. She began painting in 1979 & was exhibiting in Galleries in Vancouver, B.C. within the year. She became an Active member of The Federation of Canadian Artists the first time she applied.
A life change caused a return to Kamloops in 2002. Her passion for Art still had to be honoured & shared with others, so, she focused on teaching. Joey loved to share her passion for art & quickly became a favourite Teacher for Kamloops Art Gallery, Kamloops Recreation & Culture & taught privately as well. She explored various mediums & techniques while helping her students to find their voices as Artists &, when time off allowed, she produced over 40 paintings in one year.
Due to the encouragement of her much loved students, 2006 marked a rededication to her career. She celebrated her 1st Solo Show, received wide acclaim for her painting "Maggie", which won Juror's Choice, People's Choice & the prestigeous Patterson Award at the Shuswap Festival of the Arts. Joey is an accomplished Wildlife Artist & Portrait Painter. "There is something in the work (Nash's) that demands one's time"
A life change caused a return to Kamloops in 2002. Her passion for Art still had to be honoured & shared with others, so, she focused on teaching. Joey loved to share her passion for art & quickly became a favourite Teacher for Kamloops Art Gallery, Kamloops Recreation & Culture & taught privately as well. She explored various mediums & techniques while helping her students to find their voices as Artists &, when time off allowed, she produced over 40 paintings in one year.
Due to the encouragement of her much loved students, 2006 marked a rededication to her career. She celebrated her 1st Solo Show, received wide acclaim for her painting "Maggie", which won Juror's Choice, People's Choice & the prestigeous Patterson Award at the Shuswap Festival of the Arts. Joey is an accomplished Wildlife Artist & Portrait Painter. "There is something in the work (Nash's) that demands one's time"