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RESIDENT MUSINGS

She was introduced to painting on sail canvas, an art form known
as the “poor man’s carpet” by a cousin about 15 years ago.
Joyce

Gombrich JOYCE DODD-GOMBRICH IS A treasured work, including her involvement with 10-year-old floor covering in her home
that looks as fresh as if it had been
Zonta and many other community
resident of Corral de Tierra and is
service organizations.
done yesterday.
known for her captivating personality
Joyce has been invited to show
and exceptional talents. Hailing from
Joyce is a perpetual learner. She
Oregon, Joyce has called her serene
Shepherd Art Show in Corral de
and immerse herself in diverse
hilltop in Corral de Tierra home for over loves to travel the world, meet others, her works at the Church of the Good
Teacher, artist, inspiration 40 years. Looking out at the views from cultures. She loves learning what Tierra, on September 12, 2025. Come
her wonderful home is to feel on top makes people who they are. Her by and see her wonderful work. Better
BY DOUG BROWN, SAN BENANCIO of the world and almost apart from it – home is full of mementos of her many yet, spend some time talking with
truly a sanctuary in the sky. travels, which are reflected in her her. She is profoundly engaging and
Joyce developed a connection interest in interior design. approachable.
with the land and sea at a young age, A deep reader and an avid golfer,
growing up in Oregon. To this day, Joyce is also passionate about art. She Send us your stories, poems, historic anecdotes of the area,
photographs, etc. - this section celebrates the Loop residents’
she loves the annual Corral de Tierra was introduced to painting on sail creativity and passion. Email Laurie.Martin@n2co.com or
Rotary crab dinners and the diverse canvas, an art form known as the “poor phone 272-4620.
beauty of our Salinas Valley. man’s carpet,” by a cousin about 15
Joyce taught at Salinas High School years ago. The weight of canvas is very Doug Brown lives
in multiple subjects - special education, durable and makes excellent, stylish in San Benancio
history, food, marketing, and various floor coverings. Starting with black and with his wife, Maria.
other subjects. Simply, she is a giver. white geometric designs, Joyce has now They are long-time
She invests herself in everything moved to paint gorgeous agricultural residents of the
she does. This is the trait that makes depictions of artichokes, asparagus, Loop. Doug is an
her so easy to get to know. Her love onions, and more. The durability of her active Rotarian and enjoys being with and
for people is evident in her volunteer art is impressive; Joyce showed me a helping people far and near.

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