About Joan

[A few lines in Joan’s own words, from her old welcome text, brought up to date]

Joan Mullins was born in Bulawayo, in what was then Rhodesia. She studied English literature and fine art at the University of Natal, graduating in 1963.

She settled in England in 1979, and has lived in Nantwich, Cheshire, since 2013. Most of the work on this site dates from after 1979. Much of what she made before then was sold, lost or left behind in moves between Rhodesia, South Africa and Ireland, though a few earlier pieces survive. [Joan to OK this]

Her botanical paintings were made with close attention to botanical detail; she submitted work to the Royal Horticultural Society and showed with the Society of Women Artists at Westminster Hall [years; member or exhibitor].

Her imaginative work was shown with the Society for Art of Imagination at the Mall Galleries, London [years; member or exhibitor; any awards].

She is still painting. See her newest work, or browse the galleries.

Where her work has been shown

• Society of Women Artists, Westminster Hall, London [year or years]
• Society for Art of Imagination, Mall Galleries, London [year or years]
• Royal Horticultural Society [what and when: submissions, shows, any medals]
• [Exhibitions in Cheshire and Hampshire, with years]
• Wirral Open Studios, West Kirby, 2024 and 2025

Memberships and awards

[Any societies Joan belongs or belonged to, and any awards or prizes]