When I see a blank canvas, my imagination opens and I imagine all the various subjects that i can create.
You decide who will appear in Artforum Magazine, take home $25,000, and display their work at The Art of Elysium's Salon!
Welcome to the world of Joe, where art comes dressed to the nines—or not dressed at all. My paintings are a vibrant, colorful clash of contradiction and charm, spotlighting fashionably fierce women alongside bold, unapologetically naked men. It’s a cheeky nod to empowerment, balance, and maybe a little bit of mischief. My canvases burst with vibrant color and bold contrasts celebrating the beauty and elegance of fashionably dressed women & the raw unapologetic of nude men.
Where do you find inspiration?In the grace and beauty of women, the male figure. The juxtaposition of bright colors and dark terrains. A glowing fire place. The swirling clouds from a marijuana joint. The sparkle in laughter. Everything and anything can spark an idea to draw
What would you do with $25,000?Pay my rent, my bills, assist my family. More art supplies
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