Ryan Thompson is an art enthusiast with a strong appreciation for watercolor and oil painting, particularly involving landscape, coastal, and nature-inspired scenes. She has deep feelings for composition, color, light, atmosphere and the natural beauty found in oceanside as well as countryside views and everyday life. Her heart and hand together portray the emotion in her work through simple details and thoughtful brushwork. Joan believes her art can inspire and connect people to her reflecting tranquility and peace all around us.