Joseph’s art is inspired by the writings of Robert Henri, the orchestration of John Singer Sargent, and the nuance of Giovanni Boldini.  As such Joseph’s approach to the canvas is a blend of artistic inspiration, a traditional sense of form and application, and an energetic excitement that transcends the stroke of the brush.  

Joseph does not simply copy to a canvas what he sees in life,  “A portrait painting must be a realization of the model; it must capture the essence of the person’s presence”.

“People will always be a major focal point of my art. It is what makes our time here so interesting, life and the people who live it”. Joseph captures people doing the things that are meaningful to them. It is in these everyday moments that people have the greatest impact on one another. It is what attracts people to Joseph’s work. Whether romantic, silly, or nostalgic, people are drawn in by everyday situations that make up this life we live. 

Joseph is a member of the Portrait Society of America  and the American Society of Portrait Artists 

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