Joseph David Greenwood is an artist from Fresno,
California.
From the time his hands could hold a pencil he has been
scribbling on any little piece of paper he could find.
Still today, he scribbles on pieces of paper, only now
he is older so he calls it drawing. Always walking the
edge between reality and fantasy Joseph experiments with
different mediums while trying to express his visions.
Most of his work is with watercolors, acrylic, pastels,
prismacolor pencils, pen&ink, charcoal, and digital
graphics. His main goal is to capture the essence of his
subject, to bring out the unique qualities which exist
below the surface, and to convey his thoughts and
emotions.
"Art is something that has been with me throughout my life.
Everyday new images flow into my head like a waterfall
pounds into the river beneath. Creativity is something which
drives my every moment. No matter where I am or what I am
doing, there is always something else on my mind. Everything
inspires me, life is a great inspiration. When I meet
people, it is natural for me to observe the characteristics
which define who they are, how they feel and think. I notice
gestures, looks, which seem to be far more revealing than
anything ever said. I like to get to know people on a deeper
level, so in conversations I often find myself probing to
find what the person is interested in, what they hold in
their hearts. So when I do a portrait I usually try and
capture a look which represents their true self, not just
the outer image. Animals too express themselves in non
verbal
manners. The cougar, the wolf, these are among my favorite
animals because their gaze entrances me. They seem to
possess such calm, such wisdom, and yet there lurks the
proud hunter within. This is what draws me to animals, their
primal urges meld seamlessly with the sensitivity and peace
of the natural world. Mythology too is a great well of ideas
and hidden
within each tale there can be a cornacopia of insights into
the true nature of our world and culture. Everything around
us was created, whether it be nature or technology. I
believe that the gift of creativity lurks within us all, it
is the essence of our being, the caged soul which we must
set free in order to truely live. So I strive to open the
gate and soar into the imagination."
CURRENT EXHIBITION:
The Pepper Tree Gallery,
2785 W. Shaw Ave. #107, Fresno CA. 93711
FIRST TIME EVER ORIGINALS FOR SALE AT THE PEPPER
TREE GALLERY
Artist Joseph D. Greenwood at the Grand Opening of The
Pepper Tree Gallery, Sat April 16th, 2011
The Pepper Tree Gallery -
2785 W. Shaw Ave. #107, Fresno CA. 93711
Presenting Originals, Limited Editions, and Prints by
artist Joseph D. Greenwood
