JoAnna Pettit-Almasude is a contemporary fine artist, author, and educator with over 45 years of professional experience. Her work spans multiple media, including oil painting, figure drawing, bronze sculpture, and illustration. 
Artistic Career and Style: Her portfolio is characterized by a deep engagement with semiotics and identity, particularly inspired by her time in the Middle East and North Africa. 
Key Themes: Her work often features portraits, serene landscapes, and series reflecting her international experiences, such as the  Morocco Series and Salalah Oman Series.
Notable Collections: Major series include From Morocco to Oman: Semiotics of Identities in the Middle East and several works focused on social commentary, such as  The Cost of War (2006) and  The Despair of War (2020).

Media: She utilizes oil on canvas, watercolors, and pastels. Recent 2024 works include oil sketches and the piece Mimount with Grandchild.

Art Links:
  1. JoAnna Pettit-Almasude –   https://joannapettitalmasude.com/
  2. Fine Art America, JoAnna Pettit-Almasude Art Shop –   https://fineartamerica.com/profiles/joanna-pettit-almasude/shop
  3. Saatchi Art, JoAnna Pettit-Almasude –   https://www.saatchiart.com/almasude
  4. Absolute Arts, JoAnna Almasude –   https://www.absolutearts.com/portfolios/a/almasude/

Social Media:

  1. Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/joannaalmasude/
  2. Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/JoAnna.Almasude/