Work samples

  • Wampam Pendant and Necklace
    Wampam Pendant and Necklace
    The Calvitts came back from Nagshead with a bag full of shells. One purple Wampam Quahog shell stood out as a star of the show. The custom beaded bezel setting is held in place with a warped square bail which allows for versatility for the wearer to decide if it should reveal a hidden "S" or "C". The Drop-Lace necklace can be worn to match any evening gown or pair of jeans. On its side, the statement piece becomes a fish befitting of the beach.
  • Love adventureawaits.jpeg
    Love adventureawaits.jpeg
    Love. A word that is encapsulated by watercolor, pen and imagery for the adventurer. This piece was initially created on watercolor cardstock as a birthday card and has since been re-printed as a wedding card for outdoor enthusiasts.
  • IMG_4065.jpg
    IMG_4065.jpg
    The challenge was to share your name and create your badge in the medium of your choice. Watercolor, acrylic paint and pen allow for the hearts to blend and move with some whimsy. A little bit of shimmer with chameleon watercolors to bring the shine. A hidden dog, "Guapo" is at the center of Jo's hearts.
  • LOVEwayh1 - landscape.jpeg
    LOVEwayh1 - landscape.jpeg
    Watercolor and ink on paper.

About Joanne

Beauty is found in the extraordinary gift of creating to create. Joanne Hyun Kim was created to spread a little JHK (Joy, Heart and Kindness). 

As an American born to Korean parents, being artistic has always been a family descriptor. If there were a family business, it might be considered "Artist", so the struggle to find a single style has been a lifelong challenge. Seeds planted while studying Hearing & Speech at the University of Maryland gave way to a semester of a… more