ABOUT THE ARTIST
Jo Firm grew up in Montana and graduated from the
University of Montana. In 1959, she and her husband
moved to the new and exciting state of Alaska. After one
year in Juneau, they transferred out into the Bush for
12 years. In the early 60s, they and their two children
moved to Anchorage. In 1985, they returned to Montana as
retirees and presently share their time between Montana
and Nevada.
Jo is a juried member of the Henderson Art Association,
a signature member of the Nevada Watercolor Society and
a member of the Billings Arts Association.
ARTIST’S STATEMENT
Because life got in the way, I began my art career late
at age 65. It was my intention to explore watermedia and
then move on to oil and pastel. Some years later, I find
myself still in the learning stages of watermedia. So
much to learn, so little time.
Paint moving across a wet surface and images rising off
the paper excite me. They provide a means of explaining
what goes on in my eyes, my mind, and my heart.
Sometimes they’re a funny play on thoughts and words,
sometimes they’re serious. The images never quite live
up to my vision, but they all have some of the essence
of me.
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