“I create art from life experience. Like a warrior, hunting and capturing the raw, gritty essence of a subject is my joy, passion and reality. I believe art is not just a journey of being yourself, but finding yourself.”
Josh is a dedicated painter who enjoys testing the boundaries of realism and abstraction. Born in Long Island, NY in the early 70′s and raised in Arizona, Connecticut and New Jersey, Josh’s early passion of art, music and popular culture shaped his unique outlook on life. He went on to receive art and graphic design degrees, only to find out later that artists need more life experience than degrees. After years of “real jobs” and the recent economic status of our world, Josh reached a crossroads in his career and decided to pursue his first passion; painting.
His favorite style of art is expressive plein-air and alla prima (direct from life), using loose brushstrokes, tight composition and limited color palettes to create unique works of art. Inspired by Robert Henri, Anders Zorn, Nicoli Fechin and other Russian and French Impressionist painters, Josh’s paintings are filled with emotional content, haunting color schemes and palette knife techniques.
Since 1991, Josh’s commitment to artistic expression has led to over 30 solo and group exhibitions in New York City area, Colorado, Arizona and New Mexico. In 2006, Josh relocated to Santa Fe, New Mexico which had an immediate profound effect on his colorful life and art. “My eyes and palette opened a bit wider, like a vista” In addition, murals and portraits were also added to his landscape palette. Josh is a member of the Santa Fe Artist Market at the Railyard by the farmers market. In September 2010, Josh will participate in the New Hope Arts Festival in New Hope, PA. Josh grew up in the area, so it will be an amazing homecoming. So right now Josh is working on a series of new works and in the meantime, you can see his art, read his blog, and have a good time.
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a few testimonials…
Josh, I’m the lady who bought your painting of St. Marie at the Evergreen Colorado art show and I just have to say – your work is stunning. Keep it up and never stop! I truly enjoy seeing your passion grow and you do a great job of promoting yourself without being arrogant (although you have every right to be!). Best of luck to you and I promise if I win the lottery, I will be your greatest benefactor! - Dickie L., Colorado
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When we first found Josh on Craig’s List it was the picture of the child in blue,”Anna” that caught our eye. At the time we were looking for someone to paint a mural on our courtyard wall. We interviewed Josh, liked his work and his attitude and commissioned him to do the mural. We watched him labor over his work and love every minute of it until the very end. He took all of our suggestions to heart and made it all work out perfectly. Everyone who sees our “wall” is impressed.Then, just last weekend we went to Josh’s sale in town and we got to purchase the picture of “Anna” which now hangs in our living room. We’ve been keeping an eye on Josh since we met him, through his emails, blogs and websites. He has grown in confidence and improved his technique greatly since we first met him. We feel that his is “our very own local artist” and we feel privileged to support him and encourage him anyway we can. Give him the chance to impress you……. - Jo-Ann & Joel H., Santa Fe, NM
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I was wandering around the little market in Santa Fe and stumbled upon Josh’s stand. I love the colour and vibrancy of his works. The prices are very reasonable… I am glad I bought a painting and will take it all the way back to Australia next week. Josh is a great bloke.. he spent time chatting and telling me about his art and his passion for painting… - Glennis, Melbourne, Australia
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