WHO IS Santa Cruz Fine Art?
Larry Cohen
Joan Hellenthal
Joan Hellenthal
“Take the time and intent to search for something unique in the finer details of everyday life that are often overlooked or taken for granted” When I was about six, I remember watching my father paint an oil still life of an apple and a dish towel and thinking to myself, “I can do that”. He gave me the paints, pastels, pen and ink, oils,
“Take the time and intent to search for something unique in the finer details of everyday life that are often overlooked or taken for granted” When I was about six, I remember watching my father paint an oil still life of an apple and a dish towel and thinking to myself, “I can do that”. He gave me the paints, pastels, pen and ink, oils, colored pencils, watercolors and off I went. I’ve also experimented in black and white photography and now enjoy digital multi media
Joan Hellenthal
Joan Hellenthal
Joan Hellenthal
Joan has a bachelors degree in Fine Arts from Brown University and a masters degree in Fine Art from San Jose State University. Her work is exhibited in galleries and corporate and private collections. She teaches painting at the Santa Cruz Art League. Joan is best known for her "painterly" landscapes and still lifes, which feature vivi
Joan has a bachelors degree in Fine Arts from Brown University and a masters degree in Fine Art from San Jose State University. Her work is exhibited in galleries and corporate and private collections. She teaches painting at the Santa Cruz Art League. Joan is best known for her "painterly" landscapes and still lifes, which feature vivid color and reflections of light. The serene landscapes and sensual fruits, lovingly captured, remind one of the beauty of nature and the elemental pleasures of life. Paintings range from realism to abstract impressionism. oils and pastels. Occasional use of gold leaf and collage materials.