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Joan Rebecca Hastings Crane, EdD. (Born 06/12/1962 to present) is an American painter. She was born in Florida, but lived most of her adult life in North Carolina. Crane often creates images of brilliant color in the impressionist’s style.

Born: June 12, 1962

Nationality: American

Education: Bachelors in Visual Art from St. Andrews college, Laurinburg, NC; Masters in Adult Education from Central Michigan University, Mt Pleasant, MI; Doctorate in Adult education from National-Louis University, Chicago, IL; 2nd Masters in Art education from University of Florida, Gainesville, FL

Known for: Art Educator and painter

Early life Crane was born in Largo, Florida, which is located on the central, Gulf side of the state. Her parents were both artists. Her father, Herbert Norman Hastings was a graphic designer, artist, and painter. He owned a successful sign company in Sarsasota, Florida, American Sign Company, for over 35 years. Her mother, Zaidee Mae Crispin, always aspired to be a painter. Crane was one of seven children, her oldest brother died in November, 2010. Crane’s family live in the central Florida area.

Later life In 1983, Crane had her first child, Anthony Louis Melecci, at the age of 21. Her second child was born in 1984, Amanda Joan Melecci. After she lived in St. Petersburg all of her life, she moved to NC in 1986. She lived in Raleigh for several years and married William Clinton Ray, III, a successful Toyota Franchise car dealer, in 1990. They both returned to Florida and moved from St. Petersburg, Florida to Rockingham, NC in 1993. Soon her 3rd child William Clinton Ray, IV, was born. Crane graduated from college in 1996 and opened a small national and international fine art gallery in Southern Pines, NC. In 1997. Ray and Crane divorced in 1998. In 2000 the gallery closed. She married Timothy Arnold Crane in 2000. In 2001 she directed Pinehurst Art gallery, an extension of Old Sport Golf Gallery, owned by golf pro Tom Stewart. Crane worked for Stewart until 2004. In 2005 she had her 4th and final child at age of 42. In 2007 she moved to Chicago, IL so her husband, Timothy could attend Stritch School of Medicine. She returned to NC in 2010 so he could concentrate on his studies, he subsequently abandoned Crane and her child on August 15, 2010 so he could court and marry a much younger woman. In 2010 Crane’s father and oldest brother died. In 2011, Crane returned to St. Petersburg, FL to be near family for support. After she finished her doctorate work in 2013, she launched her art academy business in January, 2014. Suncoast Art Academy caters to the beginning, adult artist. Today, Joan Crane is living in her childhood home, near her siblings and mother. She continues to create art daily for her students.

Gallery: Images do not insert/paste Sources: http://suncoastartacademy.com/ http://oldsportgallery.com/ http://www.meddean.luc.edu/

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