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JoanAnn Robinson is a celebrated professional painter and artist with over 43 years of experience.
Her illustrious career is marked by thousands of projects, numerous art shows, and features on television an magazines.
New Ventures
JoanAnn is now embarking on a new adventure in leather works, creating hand-tooled and

painted leather pieces under the line "Mia Fortunata," named after her grandmother Fortunata,

who taught her the art of sewing and hand-making patterns.
This exciting venture represents her continual evolution as an artist, expanding her creative horizons

while maintaining the high standards of craftsmanship and innovation she is known for.
JoanAnn's work has been showcased at prestigious venues including:
    •    Scottsdale Phoenician Resort
    •    Scottsdale Princess Resort
    •    Montelucia Resort in Paradise Valley
    •    Whisper Rock Golf Resort
    •    Gainey Ranch Corporate Buildings
Her artistic achievements have been highlighted in:
    •    Arizona Women Magazine
    •    Scottsdale Home Remodeling Magazine
    •    Scottsdale Scene Magazine
    •    Off The Wall Artist
    •    FOX 10 and Channel 12 News featuring “Street of Dreams”
JoanAnn's art has been exhibited at numerous renowned art shows, such as:
    •    Old Town San Diego Art Show
    •    Scottsdale Art Show
    •    Henderson Art Show
    •    La Jolla California Art Show
    •    Scottsdale Pavilions Wine & Art Show
    •    Scottsdale Fifth Ave Art Show
    •    Fountain Hills Art Show
    •    Carefree Art Show
    •    Cave Creek Art Festival
    •    Newport Beach Art Show
    •    Laguna Beach Art Show
    •    Old Town Scottsdale
    •    Project Playhouse to raise money for homeless children
In addition to her exhibition work, JoanAnn has provided custom designs for thousands of

private homes and high-profile residences in Troon, Grayhawk, and Mirabell.
Teaching and Mentorship
JoanAnn operated her Off The Wall studio for nine years, where she offered art classes,

faux finishing classes, and training seminars. She produced an instructional video,

"Pro-Faux," teaching the art of faux finishing to a broader audience.
Artistic Vision and Professionalism
As the owner and creative force behind Off The Wall Art & Faux Finishing,

JoanAnn has led in custom design faux finishing and artwork for corporate, retail, and

residential interiors since 1980. Her ability to visualize and create designs that
reflect her clients' personalities is a hallmark of her work. 
Cultural Influences and Artistic Style
Inspired by her travels in Europe and North Africa, JoanAnn developed her unique

"Mehndi Art" style, a 3D effect "Henna Art" featuring symbols of love, passion, luck, protection

and prosperity. Her work embodies creative quality and personal individualism.
Recognitions and Accomplishments
Off The Wall Art & Faux Finishing has completed thousands of projects for esteemed clients, including

restaurants, hotels, corporate offices, and private residences. JoanAnn’s work has been widely

featured inmagazines, newspapers, and television programs, cementing her reputation as a leading artist.
As noted in Scottsdale Scene Magazine: "JoanAnn of Off The Wall Art clearly must be doing something right.
Could it be her entrepreneurial spirit enhanced by a commitment to professionalism in all that she does?
Or is it merely that her strength lies in a deep-seated belief in creative quality, expressed as personal individualism?"