Joan Brady, a classically trained artist, draws inspiration from her seven-year experience living and working on a tiny island twelve nautical miles off the coast of Maine. Currently residing in Annapolis, Maryland, this new environment has captivated her as well, sparking exploration of the uniqueness of the Chesapeake Bay watershed through painting and ceramics.

Brady holds a B.A. degree from Mount Holyoke College in Massachusetts, where she received the Phi Beta Kappa Prize in Art. Additionally, she earned an M.A.L.T. degree from Notre Dame of Maryland University in Baltimore. Her artistic training includes studies at the Schuler School of Fine Arts, Zoll Studio School of Fine Arts, Koo Schadler, New Hampshire,and Baltimore Clayworks in Maryland.

Throughout the East Coast, Brady's paintings adorn spaces as murals, trompe l’oeil, and framed works. Notable patrons and clients include the Henry DuPont Winterthur Museum in Delaware, The Hotel Hershey in Pennsylvania, and the Monhegan Island Inn among many others. In 2024 Ms. Brady was honored to be an Artist in Residence at Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts in Annapoils. Beyond her artistic endeavors, Brady has contributed to the field as an art educator, a guest lecturer, and has even made appearances on Lifetime Television. Her work has also been featured in publications like Better Homes and Gardens magazine. Currently she serves as Secretary on the board of the Annapolis Arts in Public Places commission and as studio manager for Providence Pottery and Arts Studio in Arnold, MD.