Joan Gladstone studied at Boston University's School of Fine Arts and the Laguna College of Art + Design. An oil painter for more than 25 years, it brings her joy when people say her work is "colorful, beautiful and happy." Joan and her husband Ed Gillow have lived in Laguna Beach for more than 30 years. She loves meeting visitors at the
Joan Gladstone studied at Boston University's School of Fine Arts and the Laguna College of Art + Design. An oil painter for more than 25 years, it brings her joy when people say her work is "colorful, beautiful and happy." Joan and her husband Ed Gillow have lived in Laguna Beach for more than 30 years. She loves meeting visitors at the Sawdust Art Festival and teaching classes for children and adults
Joan is well known for her vibrant yet serene oil paintings that capture Southern California beach life. They include classic VW buses to Ferris Wheels and lifeguard towers. Her playful paintings evoke a sense of nostalgia, while her sunsets and ocean scenes portray the beauty of the coastline. Her art is in the permanent collection of th
Joan is well known for her vibrant yet serene oil paintings that capture Southern California beach life. They include classic VW buses to Ferris Wheels and lifeguard towers. Her playful paintings evoke a sense of nostalgia, while her sunsets and ocean scenes portray the beauty of the coastline. Her art is in the permanent collection of the City of Hope Orange County and appeared on Hulu's Black Cake series
Many prestigious fine art exhibitions have featured Joan's paintings. They include:
California Art Club
City of Laguna Beach
Crystal Cove Conservancy
Hilbert Museum of California Art
Huntington Beach Art Center
John Wayne Airport
Sawdust Art Festival