I am currently studying oil painting in the academic style. The sense of time-travel through painting the artists and their subjects long departed is also an unexpected pleasure. Additionally, it is with great pleasure that I announce the launch of JOYJOart+design - creators of Kokeshi brand characters Mei+Kenji and JOYJO, the brand logo. My painted Kokeshis are loving couples who enjoy travelling and sharing new experiences together. Their mission is to ‘join hearts for diversity’ by promoting friendship and understanding across all cultures, with a focus on Asia and Australia. Please see my news page for updates...
Joolie Green’s formal art training began in Life drawing at the Brett Whiteley Studio and several periods at Art Students League in New York followed by National Art School short courses and Life drawing. During the last decade, she undertook several study and sketching trips to US, Japan and Europe. Highlights were exhibiting in New York with fellow Australians, and a solo show At The Vanishing Point. Due to her interest in children and non-profits, she was invited three times in group shows at Sydney Children’s Hospital and invited twice in successful auctions by Variety for Children. She has held exhibitions overseas in Japan, Nice and Naples, and in 2013 was awarded Winner of Naples Contemporary Art Prize for Sea Fever and selected as member of Japan Art Directory in Australia. Joolie is currently launching the JOYJOart+design project in Australia and Asia. (See News page for details)