Type Of Business:
Sole proprietorship
Marketing Area:
International
Expertise:
Painting; Drawing; Teaching art; Guitar; Color separation
Major Product/SVS:
Art; Education; Music; Photography
Hobbies/Sports:
Horseback riding
Education Degrees:
Private Mentor for Painting, Willem deKooning; Private Mentor for Music, Dave Van Ronk; Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting, Kansas City Art Institute (1976); High School Diploma, Buxton School (1972); Pre-College Study, Rhode Island School of Design (1971)
Affiliations Awards:
Work in Permanent Collections: The Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, Kansas City, MO; The September 11 Museum, New York, NY; The Yale Peabody Museum, New Haven, CT; Member, Museum of Modern Art, New York, NY; New Haven Arts Council; Shoreline Arts Alliance
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The most gratifying aspect of her career was the mentorships and friendships she developed with Willem de Kooning and Dave Van Ronk.
Charity:
Teacher, Cub Scouts
Number Of Years In Profession:
50
Number Of Years In Current Position:
25
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her dedication and passion.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because she had used art as an expression since childhood.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Levy Hepburn is a visual artist, working in drawing and painting media (see www.joanlevyartist.com). She runs a study center called Art at Murray Pond in Killingworth, CT for artists, musicians, writers, photographers, filmmakers, environmental professionals, scientists, and homeschooled groups, and she assists students in portfolio preparation for school applications (providing a CD of pictures and a written recommendation.) Joan is a color separation expert, specializing in the printed publication of fine art for museums, galleries, collectors and artists. She is also a performing musician and hosts house concerts comprised of exceptional musicians.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Creating original drawings and paintings; Teaching art and portfolio assistance; Serving as a color separation consultant for museums, galleries, and private collections in fine art publication; Playing guitar and cello; Conducting house concerts of great musicians and events at Art at Murray Pond in Killingworth, CT
Awards/Honors:
Bowan Drawing Award, KCAI
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Levy Hepburn intends to continue making art and playing music.