Art by Joanne LaMantia
10+
YEARS PAINTING
100+
ORIGINAL WORKS
Custom
COMMISSIONS
original landscape PAINTINGS
Meet Jo
A contemporary landscape artist who celebrates the natural world that surrounds us, bringing the outside inside to remind us to reconnect with nature.
Every piece is a celebration of the natural world — vibrant, textured, and full of life. Jo loves to find the whimsical realism in nature. If a viewer stops for just a moment to feel the magic, she has succeeded in her art.
Every piece is a celebration of the natural world — vibrant, textured, and full of life. Jo loves to find the whimsical realism in nature. If a viewer stops for just a moment to feel the magic, she has succeeded in her art.
FEATURED WORKS
From the Studio
Vanderbilt 18"x 24" $500
This painting was Inspired by The Vanderbilt Gate section in Central Park, NYC — painted in bright, bold colours that would brighten any space.
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All Grown Up 12"x 16" $275
A vibrant mixed media painting of a tree trunk with multi-coloured segments against a bright blue sky. Both texture and colour make this tree come alive in any space.
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Cottage Life 12"x 24" $400
A landscape painting of Canada's beautiful cottage country. It stands for our unbreakable bond with the land and the freedom it provides us.
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FEATURED SPOTLIGHT
$500 Mixed Media 16"x20"
Mapped In Memory: Central Park
A vibrant mixed media painting of The Willowdale Arch bridge in Central Park. A map of NYC drifts through the background, fading in and out, the way memory often does, blending the real with the imagined.
Explore the Work
King of Kennedy
Vivid, mosaic-like trees standing tall and majestic. These trees are every bit magical, but impossible to ignore.
The Drag Queen
Tranquil rivers winding through lush green canopies. These paintings capture the stillness and depth of forest waterways, inviting you to slow down and breathe.
The Drag's Glory
A vibrant autumn river winding through a forest ablaze with color. Rich golds, fiery reds, and deep greens cascade along the rocky banks, capturing the raw beauty of nature in full seasonal splendor.
Whitsunday Island
Rugged coastlines where land meets sea. These pieces explore the drama of cliffs, the calm of sandy shores, and the endless horizon beyond.
Naples
Lush blooms and verdant canopies alive with color. These pieces celebrate the intimate beauty of flowers, leaves, and the quiet corners of gardens where nature feels most personal.
COMMISSIONS
Commission a Custom Piece
Every commission begins with a conversation — you share the story, the place, or the feeling you want to hold onto. From there, I develop a concept and bring it to life on canvas, with progress updates along the way. The result is a one-of-a-kind painting created with intention and care, ready to become part of your home.
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"The painting arrived and it was even more beautiful than I imagined. Jo captured the exact feeling of that moment — it's like having a window to a favorite memory."
— A JoArt Collector
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Upcoming Shows & Events
Come see the work in person. Here's where you can find Jo's paintings next.
Featured — Upcoming Show
Blue Mountain Federation for the Arts - 2026 Juried Art Show
April 15 – June 13, 2026
65 Simcoe Street, Collingwood, Ontario
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Aurora Skylight Gallery - Solo Show
August 1-31, 2026
Aurora Town Hall, 100 John West Way, Aurora, ON
Event Details →Past Show
Whispers of Nature Show 2025
Twist Gallery, 1100 Queen St W Toronto, Ontario.
FOLLOW THE JOURNEY
See the Studio in Action
From first brushstroke to finished piece — follow along on Instagram for behind-the-scenes process videos, new work reveals, and the landscapes that inspire every painting.
