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Joan Pechanec

Joan Pechanec paints in a variety of mediums, often combining and cutting through multiple layers of paper, written word, oils, pastels, iridescents, cold wax to create thickly`textured, semi-abstract images. "I love the architectural aspect of these works, which appear differently depending on the angle of light and the buried imagery. I want the viewer to continue discovering the surprising an...d unique."

Joan's work has been influenced by the many places she has lived and travelled. She earned a B.A from the University of Denver and an M.A. from the University of Chicago before moving to San Francisco. Her vivid palette reflects the flamboyant culture of the late 60's and 70's in the Bay Area. Her use of intense, warm color has also been influenced by travel, particularly to Bali, North Africa, Guatemala, and a year's sabbatical in Mexico. While also creating art, Joan practiced for many years as a psychotherapist. This intense career has informed her view of life as emotionally rich, layered, symbolic.

Joan and her husband, writer Charlie Price, moved to McMinnville from their home on a river in Northern California, where Joan had a thriving art community and career. "We have fallen in love with the extraordinary beauty and welcoming people of this wine country in Oregon!"

"My art is an expression of the world as I experience it: rich in numinous color and vibrant light, a world of mood and mystery. I am most intrigued by the liminal space, the co-creation between reality and my imagination."


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The Golden Hour Fine Art by artist Joan Pechanec - Description: This is based on a scene from the top of Fox Ridge Road in McMinnville. On warm evenings, I often ride my scooter to see this lovely view of the fields of the Wilammette Valley. It always reminds me why I love living in Oregon. Oil and Cold Wax on canvas.

Joan Pechanec

The Golden Hour

Oil and cold wax - 16 x 20

Displayed at: Patton Valley Wines + Ocelli Cellars tasting room in McMinnville, OR.

$750 + Free Shipping
Underworld Fine Art by artist Joan Pechanec - Description: This is an imaginary depiction of a Southwest Canyon. I wanted to create a vision of a land beneath the surface, based on the Jungian idea of the subconscious, a symbolic place in our psyche which contains a deeply imbedded world. A piece inspired by my previous rich life as a psychotherapist.

Joan Pechanec

Underworld

Collage, oil & cold wax - 20 x 16

Displayed at: Patton Valley Wines + Ocelli Cellars tasting room in McMinnville, OR.

$850 + Free Shipping
Valley Light Fine Art by artist Joan Pechanec - Description: Very heavily textured

Joan Pechanec

Valley Light

Collage, oil & cold wax - 20 x 20

Displayed at: Patton Valley Wines + Ocelli Cellars tasting room in McMinnville, OR.

$425 + Flat Rate Shipping $35
Valley Vineyards Fine Art by artist Joan Pechanec - Description: The original painting used in the Poster commissioned for the 2023 McMinnville Wine & Food Classic

Joan Pechanec

Valley Vineyards

Oil - 16 x 20

This piece is currently being displayed at the Bjornson Vineyard tasting room in the Eola-Amity Hills.

$850 + Free Shipping
Waterfall Fine Art by artist Joan Pechanec - Description: Encaustic waterfall with metallic sparkle

Joan Pechanec

Waterfall

Encaustic and metallics - 10 x 8

Displayed at: Patton Valley Wines + Ocelli Cellars tasting room in McMinnville, OR.

$300 + Flat Rate Shipping $20
Winter Light Fine Art by artist Joan Pechanec - Description: Very heavily textured, winter light on the stream.

Joan Pechanec

Winter Light

Collage, oil & cold wax - 16 x 20

Displayed at: Patton Valley Wines + Ocelli Cellars tasting room in McMinnville, OR.

$400 + Flat Rate Shipping $40