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Joyanna Margo

THE ART AND OBSERVATIONS OF A CREATIVE SOUL ON THE COAST OF MAINE

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  • Feb 20, 2026 Art Loft Interview (2019)
  • Aug 09, 2025 Art in the Park
  • Jun 25, 2025 Currently Showing At
Daphne36 × 24 inches | Acrylic on canvas💜This painting is full of swirling color, layered textures, and loosely suggested blooms. Some shapes are bold and defined, while others seem to dissolve into the background. It’s full of movement and spontaneity. 💜The colors - periwinkle, lavender, deep violet, and platinum - are directly inspired by Daphne, a character with the superpower of speed in the TV series Heroes. Yes, I picked up my phone and made a note of the color palette repeated in shots focused on her, because they struck me as really pretty. 💜 This painting holds sense of motion throughout, yet with all that lavender there’s also something peaceful about the finished piece. It’s currently showing at Maine Art Collective on Middle Street in Portland. It’s also available through my website, with free shipping. #collectart #purple #amethyst #heroes #florals @maineartcollective
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Daphne 36 × 24 inches | Acrylic on canvas 💜 This painting is full of swirling color, layered textures, and loosely suggested blooms. Some shapes are bold and defined, while others seem to dissolve into the background. It’s full of movement and spontaneity. 💜The colors - periwinkle, lavender, deep violet, and platinum - are directly inspired by Daphne, a character with the superpower of speed in the TV series Heroes. Yes, I picked up my phone and made a note of the color palette repeated in shots focused on her, because they struck me as really pretty. 💜 This painting holds sense of motion throughout, yet with all that lavender there’s also something peaceful about the finished piece. It’s currently showing at Maine Art Collective on Middle Street in Portland. It’s also available through my website, with free shipping. #collectart #purple #amethyst #heroes #florals @maineartcollective
3 days ago
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Ragtime36 × 24 inches | Acrylic on canvasOlive-painted sidesThere’s a rhythm to this one! Bold blues dance across a lively backdrop of turquoise, green, and syncopated golden ochre, creating a composition that’s playful, energetic, and full of movement. This is the beginning of a series of paintings in which I’m experimenting with using a cloth rag and my hands as painting tools. This “rag painting” invited a really fun improvisation, with organic shapes emerging along the way. Thanks to my gallery mate David for the perfect title and his thoughtful creative insight along the way. Follow his artwork at @bigfins 🎨 Ragtime is available on my website, or if you’re in Portland check it out at @maineartcollective 💙 #collectmaineart #ragtime #bluedecor #decorate #original
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Ragtime 36 × 24 inches | Acrylic on canvas Olive-painted sides There’s a rhythm to this one! Bold blues dance across a lively backdrop of turquoise, green, and syncopated golden ochre, creating a composition that’s playful, energetic, and full of movement. This is the beginning of a series of paintings in which I’m experimenting with using a cloth rag and my hands as painting tools. This “rag painting” invited a really fun improvisation, with organic shapes emerging along the way. Thanks to my gallery mate David for the perfect title and his thoughtful creative insight along the way. Follow his artwork at @bigfins 🎨 Ragtime is available on my website, or if you’re in Portland check it out at @maineartcollective 💙 #collectmaineart #ragtime #bluedecor #decorate #original
1 week ago
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2/12
Merry ❤️ 24x18 acrylic on canvas @maineartcollective #floral #merry #art #abstractfloral #scarborough
Merry ❤️ 24x18 acrylic on canvas @maineartcollective #floral #merry #art #abstractfloral #scarborough
Merry ❤️ 24x18 acrylic on canvas @maineartcollective #floral #merry #art #abstractfloral #scarborough
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Merry ❤️ 24x18 acrylic on canvas @maineartcollective #floral #merry #art #abstractfloral #scarborough
1 week ago
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3/12
This whimsical, layered painting began (as what looked to me) like a painting full of people. As I continued working, windows and doorways began to emerge, almost as though I were creating places for all those people to belong. It became a playful collection of shapes and spaces, paintings within the painting, each with its own character and story. I originally called it “All the Lonely People,” but as the painting evolved, the people seemed to find their place, and became “All the Lovely People.”I almost renamed it “Old Port” after noticing a part that reminded me of a photo I took of light reflecting off a building on Union Street. The resemblance emerged unintentionally, but I couldn’t resist enhancing it! I’ve included a photo of the reflection alongside the corresponding detail in the painting.There’s so much to discover in this one, and I hope you’ll enjoy exploring it as much as I enjoyed creating it.“All the Lovely People,” 24x48 Acrylic on Canvas, available at @maineartcollective in #portland #maine#abstract #windowsanddoors #people
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This whimsical, layered painting began (as what looked to me) like a painting full of people. As I continued working, windows and doorways began to emerge, almost as though I were creating places for all those people to belong. It became a playful collection of shapes and spaces, paintings within the painting, each with its own character and story. I originally called it “All the Lonely People,” but as the painting evolved, the people seemed to find their place, and became “All the Lovely People.” I almost renamed it “Old Port” after noticing a part that reminded me of a photo I took of light reflecting off a building on Union Street. The resemblance emerged unintentionally, but I couldn’t resist enhancing it! I’ve included a photo of the reflection alongside the corresponding detail in the painting. There’s so much to discover in this one, and I hope you’ll enjoy exploring it as much as I enjoyed creating it. “All the Lovely People,” 24x48 Acrylic on Canvas, available at @maineartcollective in #portland #maine #abstract #windowsanddoors #people
2 weeks ago
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4/12
“Elevator to the Moon,” 24x48 acrylic on canvas. Available at @maineartcollective #portlandmaineart #heart #listentoyourart #homedecor #hygge 💚🌝
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“Elevator to the Moon,” 24x48 acrylic on canvas. Available at @maineartcollective #portlandmaineart #heart #listentoyourart #homedecor #hygge 💚🌝
3 weeks ago
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5/12
Signs and Wonders, 20x24 acrylic on canvas Available at @maineartcollective #portland #maine #yellowochre #universe #joy
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Signs and Wonders, 20x24 acrylic on canvas Available at @maineartcollective #portland #maine #yellowochre #universe #joy
3 weeks ago
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6/12
“It definitely matters how you look at it” and “Blue Skies” - both 10x20 acrylic, available at @maineartcollective in #portlandmaine 🩵
“It definitely matters how you look at it” and “Blue Skies” - both 10x20 acrylic, available at @maineartcollective in #portlandmaine 🩵
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“It definitely matters how you look at it” and “Blue Skies” - both 10x20 acrylic, available at @maineartcollective in #portlandmaine 🩵
1 month ago
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7/12
“Amore,” 20x16 mixed media on canvas 🩷#thatsamore #theresanoilforthat #thatslife #artistlife #mixedmediaflowers
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“Amore,” 20x16 mixed media on canvas 🩷#thatsamore #theresanoilforthat #thatslife #artistlife #mixedmediaflowers
1 month ago
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8/12
Adding a little more Green Gold 😍 mixed with a little white 😋 💐 🪄 #paintingoftheday #love #itsajungleoutthere #mainewedding #everything “Be With You,” 30x15 mixed media on 1.5” canvas, available via my website or message me for pickup 🤗 💐
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Adding a little more Green Gold 😍 mixed with a little white 😋 💐 🪄 #paintingoftheday #love #itsajungleoutthere #mainewedding #everything “Be With You,” 30x15 mixed media on 1.5” canvas, available via my website or message me for pickup 🤗 💐
2 months ago
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9/12
Another Art Fair in the Books! Thank you, Saco Bay Artists!
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Another Art Fair in the Books! Thank you, Saco Bay Artists!
2 months ago
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10/12
A little off-topic from art, but I’m proud of this…This actually started at the DMV last summer. 😂 I was renewing my license and the guy asked if I wanted to change the weight listed on it: 135 lbs. I was closer to 150 and thought, Nope. I’m going to make it accurate instead.Once I got there, I decided to keep going. In January, I set a new goal: 120 lbs by September 2—and to get stronger, in pretty much every way.I reached 120 on May 11, my 44th birthday—not a bad present to myself!I didn’t do anything drastic. I wanted consistency and sustainability. I walked a lot, added simple strength exercises, ate more intentionally, and still enjoyed drinks & dessert. 🥂 I wanted changes I could actually live with.I got stronger. 💪 I feel better in my body, I can do more with it, and I’m really proud of myself. 💐🎂❤️#PersonalGrowth #FitnessJourney #Consistency #SelfCare #HealthyHabits StrongerEveryDay
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A little off-topic from art, but I’m proud of this… This actually started at the DMV last summer. 😂 I was renewing my license and the guy asked if I wanted to change the weight listed on it: 135 lbs. I was closer to 150 and thought, Nope. I’m going to make it accurate instead. Once I got there, I decided to keep going. In January, I set a new goal: 120 lbs by September 2—and to get stronger, in pretty much every way. I reached 120 on May 11, my 44th birthday—not a bad present to myself! I didn’t do anything drastic. I wanted consistency and sustainability. I walked a lot, added simple strength exercises, ate more intentionally, and still enjoyed drinks & dessert. 🥂 I wanted changes I could actually live with. I got stronger. 💪 I feel better in my body, I can do more with it, and I’m really proud of myself. 💐🎂❤️ #PersonalGrowth #FitnessJourney #Consistency #SelfCare #HealthyHabits StrongerEveryDay
2 months ago
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11/12
“Weightless,” 36”x12” acrylic on canvas 💫 🛰️ 🐚 🌺 #paint #décor #beachdays #vacationmode #art
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“Weightless,” 36”x12” acrylic on canvas 💫 🛰️ 🐚 🌺 #paint #décor #beachdays #vacationmode #art
2 months ago
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