Joyce Daniels develops her stunning abstract oil paintings through an intuitive process, adding textures and colors to her canvas with a variety of techniques she has explored. Her finished works are intriguing multi-dimensional compositions of layered glazes, paint, and found materials.

Rooftop Series #2, oil on canvas, 17 x 22, $400.

Joyce grew up in the small town of Madison, West Virginia, the daughter of a Baptist minister. After a teaching career in public schools, she worked in the state higher education system. Her spare time creative activities in those years included weaving and photography. Not until her retirement years did she explore various painting techniques with abstract subjects and her passion for color and texture.

Back in the Groove, oil on canvas, 20 x 20, $400.

In addition to her oil paintings, Joyce's current art works for sale at Gallery Eleven include original art notecards, unframed prints, and decorative pillows. Don't miss the reception to celebrate Joyce's new works on Saturday, December 13, 1-5 PM. Refreshments include hot chocolate and snacks.