Joy

Exhibition StatementJoy is defined as a feeling of great pleasure and happiness. The use of color and subject/location seem to have a large impact upon whether or not a piece is considered joyful. For example, a painting of the sun in comparison to a dungeon or cave could be considered joyful.

Bright colors in particular have an influence on the emotions a painting might give off, such as bright blue, yellow, red, or green hues. The use of positive emotions and specific types of action take part in defining joy within a work as well – outstretched arms, smiles, embraces, and jumping are examples of this.

Many of these traits can be found in the following works of art, which collectively utilize location, color, facial expression, and action to express a feeling of joy.

Twisted With JoyAbstract D'Oyley

Joy in The MorningDeanna Jaugstetter

Life is GoodRebecca Rees

A Child's JoyGeorge Lenz

Send HappinessClaudia Smaletz

You are my sunshineDianne Ilka

Put on a Happy Face

Bev Morgan

Sunday Morning EuphoriaVincent DiNovici

Bottle JazzLeonid Afremov

Sunshine BluesRischelle Brooks

Image Resources• Twisted With Joy - Abstract D'Oyley [oil on canvas]• Joy in The Morning - Deanna Jaugstetter [oil painting]• Life is Good - Rebecca Rees [watercolor, prisma pencils and ink pen] • A Child's Joy - George Lenz [Photoshop]• You are my sunshine - Dianne Ilka [Acrylic]• Put on a happy face - Bev Morgan [Watercolor]• Sunday Morning Euphoria - Vincent DiNovici [Digital Media]• Bottle Jazz - Leonid Afremov [Oil]• Send Happiness - Claudia Smaletz [Oil Pastel]• Sunshine Blues - Rischelle Brooks [acrylic and impasto]