Norden Chute

Painting local scenes along Nebraska’s Niobrara River is my preferred subject. The Norden Chute is a narrowed area where the water drops. Through the years this has carved deeper upstream and soon will be lost. Preserving this local icon on to canvas is an honor.
Capturing the essence of our natural surroundings and simplicity of daily life are the focus of Joan Swim’s artwork. In this fast paced, technologically embedded society Joan opens the viewer’s eyes to the aesthetics of the ordinary. Viewing the straightforward nature of something and working from life in plein air gives vibrancy to what Swim sees as life’s simple beauty. Nature is her studio as she paints in plein air on location. Her hope is that the viewer finds refuse and fascination in the design and eloquence of a humble life.