THE GALLERY

AT ART LEAGUE ACADEMY

ARTIST BIO:

A Native of Connecticut, Joan Moreau McKeever has an art and music background. Musically, she studied violin, viola and voice and
performed professionally into her 20’s.

Joan first introduced to the world of fine art as a little girl; influenced and encouraged by her “Uncle Teddy” –Ted Davies, a renowned woodcut artist, who sat her on his stool in his studio and put a piece of charcoal in her hand. In high school, Richard Montross became Joan’s mentor and kept her going when the 60’s era had other ideas. She went on to attend the Vancouver School of Art, then the University of Alaska, and later, the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York.

Professionally, Joan ran Amer Rose Advertising in Alaska and Design for Business in Connecticut, before joining The Wright Company as their Marketing and Creative Director, winning more awards for their advertising than any other real estate firm in Connecticut. In addition to commercial graphic design, Joan continued to paint, mostly watercolor portraits, on a limited basis.

Since moving to South Carolina, Joan has become fascinated with the Low Country and its beauty, and has returned to painting full time, mostly in oil and acrylics. There is abundant joy in creating and sharing, and by doing so, she hopes to make a small difference in the lives of others along the way.

About the Faculty

The current instructor exhibition at Art League Academy Gallery represents the styles and media taught by Art League Academy’s full time and part time faculty.

The exhibit features exquisite works from over 10 faulty members. The artwork does a great job at showing potential students the styles they could be learning in the different classes and workshops offered all year around at Art League Academy.