A Fort Collins native, JoAnn is currently working in her third career, as a registered nurse at UCHealth Poudre Valley Hospital. An enthusiast of many different creative endeavors, JoAnn received her BA in graphic art from the University of Northern Colorado in 1988 and worked for several companies doing catalog layout. Her second career—certified veterinary technician—began in 1996. The change to “people nursing” came in 2007. The demands of nursing school, followed by working at the hospital, pushed JoAnn’s creative endeavors aside for a few years, but her artistic side never left. With a nudge from a helpful counselor, and the support of her wonderful husband Tom, JoAnn set out on a mission to revitalize her creative spirit. Through classes at the Blue Moose Art Gallery, JoAnn became intrigued with fused glass. “Being able to take material that is sharp and angry and transform it into a thing of beauty with soft edges is a magical process.” As her skill level matured, JoAnn bought a bigger kiln and loves making fanciful and funky fused glass clocks. A fourth career looms on the horizon...
View JoAnn’s art for sale online below. Additional pieces are available at the Fort Collins Gallery.
