Joyce Pike

Joyce Pike is listed in many major art publications and directories such as: "Who's Who in American Art", "World's Who's Who of Women," and, "The National Biographic Society." She is a master signature member of Oil Painters of America and emeritus member of Women Artist of the West.

She has been featured in "Art of the West Magazine", "International Artist Magazine", "The Artist Magazine", and "Fine Arts Collector". Her major awards include the American Artist Grand National Award for Floral Art. Joyce's paintings have been displayed in the following museums: Museum of Singapore, China; Museum of Art, Elmira, New York; Museum of Art, Palm Springs, CA; Elverhoj Museum, Solvang, CA; and Bowers Museum, Santa Ana, CA.

Joyce has the following three books published by North Light in print: Painting Floral Still Life, Oil Painting-A Direct Approach, and Painting Flowers. All of these books have been printed in China and France. In addition to the books, Joyce has made forty-five one-hour videotapes on painting floral still life, landscapes, seascapes, marines, and portraits available through Art Video Productions.

Pike has authored numerous articles including "Basic Oil Painting Techniques," "Enliven Your Paintings with Light," " Basic Portrait Techniques," and "Best of Portrait Painting". All have been published by North Light Publications.

Joyce resides along the Central Coast of California, which is one of her principal sources of subject matter for her combinations of realism and impressionism.