Joyce  Schleiniger

-Biography

 

  Joyce Schleiniger - Artist and Educator

   Professional - Commercial Success!

 

   Budding Brazilian Artist and Educator:  At the age of 15, Joyce switched from Piano to Art., when she took the Brazilian State Exam to enter University, one of only 5 students selected that year in sculpture.  At the age of 19 she graduated, and became a University instructor, spending the next 17 years as a professor in several Universities.  Joyce  earned her Master of  Education degree, the day before she left her home country, for good.

   Realizing the limitations for commercial success, due primarily to the economics of Brazil, Joyce immigrated to Encinitas, California, with her daughter, in 1985.  Upon her arrival, Joyce provided a home, earning and saving her incomes, investing in the American dream, to build their futures.

   Professional-Commercial Success:  In 1989, Joyce settled into her present home,and studio/gallery to build her art business into the commercial success it is today.  The studio has expanded into it’s present form through many designs and re-designs.  Just like her studio, Joyce’s art is a planned work in progress, to meet and stay ahead of the local markets, and needs of her many clients.  Flexibility is the key to success.

   *  When the markets wanted art for the home; fountains, vases, wall relief, and sculptures stimulates the local markets. (See sold items and gallery pages.)

   *  Hand impressions for the mothers, and grandmothers are an instant hit for the gifts that define a family’s beginnings.

   *  Teaching -  adult education for budding sculptors, and private classes at the studio still provides budding artists a venue to grow, and maybe also become commercial artists.

   *  Tile design - One of Joyce’s students introduced her to her company, which was looking for Joyce’s talents and abilities, evolving into becoming the primary designer of their tiles.  As an independent contractor to Oceanside Glasstile, she designs for their glass and ceramic production.  Joyce also has her own line of custom designs, for the home and architectural markets.