Artist Joni Haws excels in her ability to produce surfaces sensitive to each particular subject. Her many paintings, murals and wearable art pieces are in businesses and homes from New York to Hawaii to Houston . Originals, Commissioned Art Pieces, Limited Editions and Canvas Reproductions are available through this site. Versatility and Creativity abound in her work.
Email: joni@najoarts.com
Phone: (435) 668-4270
Unique textures, exclusive techniques and the use of transparent color theory combine to make Joni's original artwork a true treasure to own. Her paintings and reproductions are sealed so they never need to be put under glass. The textures are meant to be touched and enjoyed. Her works are in homes across the country. Not only murals, but faux finish artwork on alcoves, ceilings, walls and even wine cellars, textured surfaces that resemble cobblestone, masonry, brickwork, plaster, even plants and animals.
Bio:
Joan Anderson Haws is from central Utah and has attended colleges and universities in Utah, Texas, Arizona and California. She has studied with renowned artists such as Brienholt, Henkle and Foster. She has had extensive portrait training from well-known artists Harry Worthman and Leslie DeMille. Joni's work has been featured in exclusive art shows like the Walker Gallery, Park City, Utah; The Art Guild, Camarillo, California; E.Lysee, Beverly Hills, California; and Southern Terrace, St. George, Utah. Her paintings are in homes throughout the United States and on display in Arizona, California and Utah. Her most recent display can be seen at the Gunnison Valley Bank in Gunnison, Utah.
Joni's other talents include keyboards. She has played in restaurants and for weddings and other gatherings. She has taught accordion, piano, music theory, art and color theory. Her current projects are commissioned murals in individual homes in the El Dorado Hills area of California.
As the creator of NaJo Arts, Nancy inspired the modern contemporary paintings that defined NaJo. Working with Joni, her mother, Nancy modeled and photographed the materials needed for the finished product. She added enhancements like metallic finishes; copper, silver and gold, hair streaks, eye color and earrings. The iridescence found on some of these contemporary pieces was Nancy 's contribution to the NaJo art collection. These embellishments truly make them one of a kind.
Bio:
Nancy Goodson is from Las Vegas, Nevada. She has lived in California, Utah, Washington, Nevada and England. She attended college in Washington and has a bachelor's degree in psychology. Her talents include costume design, sewing and modern marketing display. She is currently working as an executive assistant.
We are honored to present the latest in a long line of creative works from artist Larry Nielson. Larry works in a variety of mediums and has developed specialized techniques using oil and water. His most recent works are on weathered wood which he refers to as "nature's canvases". Subtle figures and portraits come alive on these rustic surfaces.
Bio:
Larry is from Ephraim, Utah and attended Snow College and BYU. He has taught at the University of Hawaii and has been an Art Director, Illustrator and Graphic Designer.
Larry has gained national acclaim through creating graphic designs for MGM Records, United Artists, Delos Records, Universal Studios, NBC, CBS, Billboard and Variety, just to name a few. His works are exhibited in galleries and museums in Arizona, Utah, New Mexico, Nevada, California, Hawaii and Samoa. He created the official logo for the National Rodeo Association.
Larry has also had a successful singing career. He has toured with The Osmonds and Danny Kaye. He sang backup on productions such as The Carol Burnett Show, Sonny and Cher, and Henry Mancini albums.
