Portfolio - Paintings

To Stand In The Dark

To Stand In The Dark

Jo Hards

What if your childhood fear of the dark was not actually fear of the darkness itself, but of the unknown that exists within it? Here, Lilith stands on the threshold...

To Stand In The Dark

Jo Hards

What if your childhood fear of the dark was not actually fear of the darkness itself, but of the unknown that exists within it? Here, Lilith stands on the threshold...

A New Web

A New Web

Jo Hards

We don't always get things right first time, so sometimes the only thing left to do is to begin building a new web! This little spiderling is just learning, but...

A New Web

Jo Hards

We don't always get things right first time, so sometimes the only thing left to do is to begin building a new web! This little spiderling is just learning, but...

Pulling Threads

Pulling Threads

Jo Hards

Painted in acrylics on a 6" square cradled wooden panel, this magical spider was inspired by a vivid dream I had. Pulling Threads is about personal sovereignty, learning from our...

Pulling Threads

Jo Hards

Painted in acrylics on a 6" square cradled wooden panel, this magical spider was inspired by a vivid dream I had. Pulling Threads is about personal sovereignty, learning from our...

Invitation

Invitation

Jo Hards

You are invited to a gathering, tonight in the deepest woods. All are welcome. The spirits of the forest will meet you there. They are almost certain you will return...

Invitation

Jo Hards

You are invited to a gathering, tonight in the deepest woods. All are welcome. The spirits of the forest will meet you there. They are almost certain you will return...

Ghost of the Blue Moon

Ghost of the Blue Moon

Jo Hards

If you’ve ever looked up at the full moon on a clear night and felt a deep sense of longing for a distant past you can’t quite remember, this painting...

Ghost of the Blue Moon

Jo Hards

If you’ve ever looked up at the full moon on a clear night and felt a deep sense of longing for a distant past you can’t quite remember, this painting...

painting of a ghost in dark blue forest setting

Ghost in the Woods

Jo Hards

Acrylics have always felt like an old friend for me. As soon as I start mixing colors, put my brush to the surface and start building light and shadow, shape,...

Ghost in the Woods

Jo Hards

Acrylics have always felt like an old friend for me. As soon as I start mixing colors, put my brush to the surface and start building light and shadow, shape,...

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