Background
Smith, Jo-an Richardson was born on April 8, 1933 in Eugene, Oregon, United States.
Smith, Jo-an Richardson was born on April 8, 1933 in Eugene, Oregon, United States.
Bachelor in Art, University Texas, El Paso, 1970. Master of Arts in Art, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, 1975. Design certified, Gemological Institute America, California, 1977.
Graduate, Spanish Defense Language Institute, 1965. Private studies, Canal Zone College Panama, 1968—1970. Student, Stephen Quiller.
Student, Aleksander Titovets. Student, Cheng Khee Chee.
Private practice writer, Las Cruces, since 1972;
private practice designer, Las Cruces, since 1975. Consultant Glenn Cutter Jewelers, Las Cruces, El Paso, since 1976. Instructor New Mexico State University, 1974-1981.
Teacher Career Art Path, Las Cruces, 1994.
Member Signature New Mexico Watercolor Society, Southwest Writers, Dona Ana Arts Council (Treasure Trio 1985-1989), Society North America Goldsmiths (distinguished member, honorable mention 1976-1977), Phi Kappa Phi.
Children: Greg, Jeff.