About me – and News/Updates!
"The world always seems brighter when you've just made something that wasn't there before." - Neil Gaiman
Check out this site for my portfolio of finished artwork – and follow my Facebook page @AngelaJoyArt where I share current posts and videos of new pieces I have in process! Check out my Linktree here: https://linktr.ee/angelajoyart1
Bio/ About Me: I am an acrylic artist in Berea, KY, a beautiful, rural, artsy town where my husband and I live with two Yorkie pups. I grew up in TN and graduated in 2005 from Berea College. I work for Fahe, a nonprofit that serves people and communities across Appalachia. I began painting as a hobby in April 2021, and fell in love with capturing the color and detail of rural landscapes. I’m mostly self-taught, and in 2022 I completed a 6wk beginner painting class at UK’s Fine Arts Institute.
I’ve participated in local community art exhibits, and also had my artwork selected for 3 exhibits that have been displayed at the KY Capitol Building! The Team Kentucky Gallery’s Fall 2023 exhibit was on display in the Capitol June – Dec 2023, and the 2024 Governor’s Derby Exhibit is up from May 3 – July 1, 2024 in the KY Capitol Rotunda. The Fall 2024 Team Kentucky Gallery exhibit included an original Angela Joy Art painting of Kingdom Come State Park, and the exhibit was displayed at the Capitol from July-Dec 2024.
News & Updates
December 2024
I just submitted this new painting for consideration to be selected for the Team Kentucky Gallery exhibit that will be displayed in the KY Capitol for Spring 2025 (Jan-June 2025)! This is a framed 18×24 acrylic on canvas, and the reference photo was provided by Keith Williams of this stunning view from the Pinnacles in Berea, KY.
You can check out my Facebook page for a peek at all the photos and some video clips of the painting in process over the last couple of weeks, along with other artwork I’ve been working on!
November/early December 2024
I’ve attended several local holiday arts & craft market events as a vendor the last few weeks, and I’ve loved all the opportunities to meet new folks and other artists, and to share my artwork! During the holiday season I create a variety of winter & Christmas themed painted ornaments, and it’s always fun to make lots of mini versions of my artwork – with snowy trees and cheery snowmen/snow people!
I’m also prepping my next submission to the Team KY Gallery‘s call for art due Dec 13th… check out my Facebook page for a peek at my finished painting, and other new artwork I’ve completed recently!
June 2024 https://www.facebook.com/share/p/eDnAKTmtxv9WKuNt/
So excited! My recent painting of Kingdom Come State Park was accepted to the Fall 2024 Team Kentucky Gallery Exhibit! The exhibit will be displayed at the Kentucky Capitol Building in Frankfort, KY from July-December 2024.
The theme for the exhibit is Celebrating 100 Years of Kentucky’s State Parks, and highlights the work of artists across Kentucky. You can also view the Team Kentucky Digital Art Gallery here.
May 2024 – Featured in Local Newspaper! 🙂
I was interviewed by the Richmond Register for a feature story about my artwork and the beginning of my painting journey a few years ago.
Check out the article here: https://www.richmondregister.com/news/painting-a-path-to-self-discovery/article_0290a0b6-0bc9-11ef-97b4-f74a4a72f919.html.
May 2024 News:
My acrylic painting Lancaster Skies was accepted to the 2024 Governor’s Derby Exhibit “Commonwealth Landscapes“! The exhibit is on display in the Capitol Rotunda in Frankfort, KY from May 3 – July 1, 2024.
May 2024:
My acrylic painting Versailles was donated to a fundraiser auction at the local Hospice Care Plus “Derby Eve Benefit Party” held May 3rd. Check out a video of the completed painting here.
May 2024:
Two of my paintings are now on display in the lobby at Fahe‘s office building in Berea (Fahe is the nonprofit I work for). The paintings are Appalachian Wonder (previously in the Fall 2023 Team KY Gallery exhibit at the KY Capitol), and the large (unnamed) painting I completed during my 6 wk class at UK’s Fine Arts Institute in 2022. It’s been great to get to share these pieces with my coworkers and have my artwork on display in such a beautiful, large space!
January 2023:
The artist reception at the KY Capitol was amazing! Thank you to #TeamKentuckyGallery for the opportunity to participate in the Fall 2023 exhibition at the Kentucky Capitol Building! And to KY Governor Andy Beshear and First Lady Britainy Beshear for supporting #Kentuckyartists!
June 2023 News:
My acrylic painting Appalachian Wonder was included in the Fall 2023 Team Kentucky Gallery exhibit! The exhibit was at the Kentucky Capitol July – Dec 2023.
Local Notes:
Notecards with AngelaJoyArt cover art are available to purchase at Berea’s bookstore The Taleless Dog! There are also some original AngelaJoyArt paintings available at the bookstore. 
Angela Joy Art 
Absolutely beautiful! These pictures have such great detail it is almost like you are looking out a window.
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Thank you! 🙂
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Wow! Like the them each one but the two layered hills ones really appeal most. They remind me if the views from the web cameras at the Smokies; Look Rock Tower, Newfound Gap and Clingman’s Dome. You might want to check then out. The sunset behind the pines looks like the Georgia Piedmont.
Uncle Bruce
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That is awesome 🙂 I will check that out – and thanks for following along with my work!
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So happy GOD founded you in your artistic place!
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Thank you! It has been wonderful to discover this new layer of what I can do, over the past two years working on things as I can. Definitely a good feeling to grow and keep learning new things!
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I’d love to have another flip calendar, we’ve gone back to flip through and admire the beauty of your artwork complications in the 2024 calendar!!
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Sure! I have several available and can get one sent out to you soon 🙂 I’ll send you a message!
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