Travels, appreciation for the natural world and love of painting have shaped my vision as an artist. I create expressive realistic pastel paintings that capture fleeting moments of rich color and luminosity in a landscape. I'm fascinated by the transformation of light and how these variations affect the mood of a piece. With pastels I'm able to work directly onto textured paper or board applying color and blending. In addition to my pastel work, I’ve been exploring the possibilities of combining acrylic paints and pastels to vary textures, color and create interesting atmospheric effects in my paintings with amazing results.

Inspired by the 19th century landscape painters, who were in awe when they discovered America's endless beauty and inspiring vistas, I strive to bridge an emotional response with the representational elements of a location. My journey will continue with further exploration of mood and space using layered color and unique compositions, aiming to capture the essence of a place.

Josh finds his inspiration through exploration, a passion shaped by his Pacific Northwest upbringing. His photography captures the enchanting beauty of diverse landscapes and compositions, from the high peaks and golden aspens of Colorado to the slot canyons of the Southwest and even the quaint streets of far off villages, always showcasing his talent for light and composition. His work has been sold around the world and is in many private collections. Josh has been the recipient of several awards for his work including ‘best of show’ in the numerous exhibitions and events he has been invited to participate in.

A dedicated member of Evergreen, Colorado’s art community, Josh runs a fine art print service up here for local artists and photographers. His work is featured in the Evergreen Gallery on Main Street, and he enjoys volunteering with the various creative organizations in the foothills.

Beyond the arts, Josh is a committed Senior Systems Engineer at a leading aerospace company. He seamlessly balances his technical expertise and artistic vision, inspiring others to appreciate the beauty of our world from multiple perspectives.