JoAnn Bland is a Ukrainian-American abstract artist with some elements of surrealism, primarily utilizing acrylic on canvas in her work. Born in the historical south-western part of the Soviet era Ukraine, JoAnn developed an early appreciation for the beauty of the lush landscapes near the Carpathian Mountains, and the diverse architecture represented by Vienna Secession, Neoclassicism, Baroque, elements of Goth, Byzantine, and even Cubism one would find in her hometown.
