Joan Walsh

Joan Walsh was born in Ireland, she is an International Contemporary Artist and Illustrator. A
graduate of the National College of Art and Design Ireland. Joan moved to Martha’s Vineyard, U.S.A
where she was commissioned by the Preservation Trust Of Martha’s Vineyard to create the original
artwork for the ‘Flying Horses Carousel’ poster in 1999. This is the oldest working Carousel in the U.S.A and is
a National Historic Landmark. A member of the Vineyard Artisans Festivals since its foundation in
1995, displaying her art there for over 25 years. A multi-disciplinary artist she paints a variety of
subjects in several mediums and illustrates Children’s Books.
Presently, residing in London Joan shows at the Spitafields Arts Market and Roy's Art Fair while maintaining
strong ties with Martha’s Vineyard, Ireland and Brazil, all of which influence her paintings.

National College of Art and Design Ireland

Spitafields Arts Market, London 2021
Roy's Art Fair, London 2022
Boomer Gallery, London February 2023
Roy's Art Fair, London September 2023