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Joanna Barnum
@joannabarnum.com
Illustrator & fine artist in watercolor: portraits, fantasy, horror, Halloween love. American Watercolor Society & National Watercolor Society Sig Artist.
Harford County, Maryland. She/her.
SHOP, PORTFOLIO, SOCIALS: http://joannabarnum.com/more
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Hello #portfolioday, I’m an illustrator working in watercolor, interested in covers, posters, & games.

Particularly good w portraits, emotions, elegant horror.

Clients incl Wizards of the Coast (D&D- would still love to do some MtG work!) and Shout! Factory.

www.joannabarnum.com/portfolio
Nothing quite like the little thrill that comes with going down a weird rabbit hole, requesting way too many books from the library, getting a notice that your interesting books are ready for pickup, and then taking home your big shiny pile of books to peruse. Guilt free knowledge shopping spree!
January 5, 2026 at 10:53 PM
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As we enter the New Year remember fear of making bad art is holding you back. Fear of people not liking your work is holding you back. Rejection is holding you back

You'll make bad art, you'll have people not like your work, and you'll be rejected. Moving past it is half the job of being a creative
December 28, 2025 at 4:09 PM
I still have these four 5" x 7" originals left from my small mixed media release (all the birds, the possum, and the otter got scooped up), they range $100-$200. I am awake and shipping again.
The little guys I have left! Half have gone off to homes, I so appreciate the support for this little experimental series.

Doing the shipping hustle through the end of the week, then I’m going to hibernate for a bit.

www.joannabarnum.com/shop
December 28, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Just a little reminder about these. I've resumed shipping, and my "leaving soon" prints will be available through January 1 (or, you know, whenever I have the wherewithal to take the listings down after the New Year's holiday...)
I have a number of prints in the Sale section of my website marked “LEAVING SOON” that will be retiring from the website at the end of the year! They’re discounted! Here’s just a few:

www.joannabarnum.com/shop?categor...
December 28, 2025 at 3:31 PM
The week of Christmas, there should be a store krampus monitoring the baking aisle, to swat the assisting spouses who enter the already massively crowded aisle with a cart and then stand with it like a lump on their phones.
December 22, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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Leading the charge was a fearsome Mouse King with a golden crown. "Get the sweets!" he ordered. "I'll take care of the girl."
"Not so fast," came a voice. Clara turned to see her nutcracker. Behind him were toy soldiers, gingerbread men & dolls, ready to fight. 3/

#ArtAdventCalendar
#NHPNutcracker
December 23, 2023 at 2:00 PM
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Seeking Professional Illustrators for Viva, Goblonia! an indie ttrpg about goblin pirates sailing the Sea of Sorrows and fighting the imperialist faeries and their industrial colonization.

We are a Zero AI company, only 100% human artists need apply.

Learn more at www.facebook.com/665717317/po...
Robert Turk
🎨Seeking Professional Illustrator(s)🧜‍♂️ Hey there artsy folks! The time has come to assemble the art team for Viva, Goblonia, an indie ttrpg about goblin pirates sailing the Sea of Sorrows and...
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December 18, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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My January workshop at the Yellow Barn Studio in Glen Echo, MD is open for registration! It's a weekend watercolor workshop focusing on my fundamental approach to the portrait in watercolor the first day & introducing experimental techniques the second day: reg126.imperisoft.com/glenechopark...
August 11, 2025 at 8:22 PM
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Calling this done because if I don't I'll keep fussing with the details forever and it's driving me crazy. 😅
Titling this one "Languish" 🦁
December 13, 2025 at 12:11 AM
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The little guys I have left! Half have gone off to homes, I so appreciate the support for this little experimental series.

Doing the shipping hustle through the end of the week, then I’m going to hibernate for a bit.

www.joannabarnum.com/shop
December 11, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Final final call if you want anything from my web shop shipped for the holidays. I can still get stuff out today/tomorrow but then I won’t be hustling till after Christmas.

The shop will still be “open” but I’ll be putting a notice up about paused shipping.

www.joannabarnum.com/shop
Dark Art Watercolors, Prints, Accessories, & Halloween Collectibles — Joanna Barnum
Original fine art and illustration watercolor paintings and giclee prints with dark art, fantasy, halloween, and horror themes from Maryland artist Joanna Barnum.
www.joannabarnum.com
December 12, 2025 at 6:22 PM
The little guys I have left! Half have gone off to homes, I so appreciate the support for this little experimental series.

Doing the shipping hustle through the end of the week, then I’m going to hibernate for a bit.

www.joannabarnum.com/shop
December 11, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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“Sunset Otter,” another tiny watercolor sketch- available!

www.joannabarnum.com/shop/sunset-...
December 10, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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“Electric Tiger”- no collage in this one, just a quick little expressive watercolor sketch.

www.joannabarnum.com/shop/electri...

Last week for holiday shipping! I’m still hustling stuff out quickly, then I’ll hibernate for a bit.
December 10, 2025 at 2:44 PM
“Sunset Otter,” another tiny watercolor sketch- available!

www.joannabarnum.com/shop/sunset-...
December 10, 2025 at 2:48 PM
“Electric Tiger”- no collage in this one, just a quick little expressive watercolor sketch.

www.joannabarnum.com/shop/electri...

Last week for holiday shipping! I’m still hustling stuff out quickly, then I’ll hibernate for a bit.
December 10, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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All the little mixed media animals I just added to my shop! Ready to ship right now for the holidays. They’re all $100-$200 depending on complexity.
www.joannabarnum.com/shop
December 7, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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“Bronze Coyote” another of my 5” x 7” mixed media animal experiments. Collage, watercolor, and colored pencil. Some of the watercolor is metallic.

These are all up in the shop now! It’s my last week for holiday shipping.
www.joannabarnum.com/shop
December 8, 2025 at 2:43 PM
“Cardinal Camouflage,” painted on watercolor test swatches.

This pair and a few other little guys are currently available! www.joannabarnum.com/shop

It’s my last week for holiday shipping.
December 9, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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I have a bunch of new little animal originals live in my shop now!

www.joannabarnum.com/shop

Here’s “Sparkle Bat,” a mixed media painting with collage.
December 7, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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“Octopus’s Garden,” a small mixed media original including bits of used envelope and stamps.

Available! I’ve just added a number of small mixed media animal pieces to my shop: www.joannabarnum.com/shop
December 7, 2025 at 7:54 PM
“Bronze Coyote” another of my 5” x 7” mixed media animal experiments. Collage, watercolor, and colored pencil. Some of the watercolor is metallic.

These are all up in the shop now! It’s my last week for holiday shipping.
www.joannabarnum.com/shop
December 8, 2025 at 2:43 PM
All the little mixed media animals I just added to my shop! Ready to ship right now for the holidays. They’re all $100-$200 depending on complexity.
www.joannabarnum.com/shop
December 7, 2025 at 8:06 PM
“Octopus’s Garden,” a small mixed media original including bits of used envelope and stamps.

Available! I’ve just added a number of small mixed media animal pieces to my shop: www.joannabarnum.com/shop
December 7, 2025 at 7:54 PM
I have a bunch of new little animal originals live in my shop now!

www.joannabarnum.com/shop

Here’s “Sparkle Bat,” a mixed media painting with collage.
December 7, 2025 at 7:49 PM