Joycelyn Bila

I am mostly a self-taught artist but studied under a master artist for several years. I paint mostly portraits and figures in oil and acrylic. I also paint in watercolor; flowers, plants and landscapes as well as do elaborate glass painting. I enjoy painting pets. I am truly inspired by the human face, and am especially drawn to the Native American People, many of whom I have had the honor to meet and paint over the years. The first painting shown is Caladiums in a Wicker Stand, a watercolor on paper. I loved the color and design of these exotic plants. The second painting is The Woman at the Well, an oil on canvas created especially for the Women's Enrichment Ministry of my church, for which I am the resident artist. I did not give the woman a face to show that this can be any woman. I am a Long Island native living with my husband, Nick who, along with our two grown daughters, give me great inspiration. My work has been shown locally and at Mills Pond House Gallery.