Joe can be commissioned to appear on-site for direct mural, furniture and floor finishes. His breadth of experience painting in retail and hotel establishments, as well as significant individual homes, assures a high level of expertise is employed to bring your vision to life. Please use the CONTACT page on this website to request availability and a quote.
Faux marble and landscape painting on a wooden chest.
Portrait of Conrey Residence, Waverly, Maryland.
Portrait of Old Key Lime House restaurant, Lantana, Florida.
Joseph is a classically trained portrait artist with over 50 years experience. A specialist in period costume, he can be commissioned to paint a portrait in any desired period. Use the CONTACT tab to request a quote.
After the Italian Renaissance period circa 1530
Historical portrait of Dr. Ken Slossberg in 17th Century British costume.
After the Italian Renaissance period circa 1530
Style French Victorian circa 1865
After the style of Jean Clouet, French Renaissance period circa 1530
Samantha is on a balcony overlooking the ocean in Cuba. She wears a silk satin ball gown with black lace. Style French Victorian Second Empire circa 1867.
Angela is on a balcony overlooking the ocean in Cuba. She wears a silk taffeta ball gown trimmed in white lace and velvet ribbon. Style French Victorian Second Empire circa 1867.
Lady in Black with Gardenias is in Italy overlooking the La Mal Contenta. She wears a black silk tulle ball gown. Style French Victorian circa 1876.
Military uniformed soldier after the British Lord Nelson period circa 1810-1815.
French military officer after the High French Baroque period from the court of Louie 14th circa 1680.
Young men clad in lace collars in the Italian Baroque period circa 1630.
Young woman wearing a embroidered tulle over silk in the French First Empire Napolianic period circa 1810.
The Three Fates from Greco Roman Mythology dressed as Venetian Cortesans with hair and costume style circa 1640.
Clotho holds the Thread of Life, Lachesis holds the Book of Life and Atropos cuts off Life. Notice the whimsical skull jewelry and hair baubles.
Limited Edition (200) Fine Art Watercolor Paper Giclee signed prints and archival quality Print Reproductions are available.
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Young Venetian Courtisan with her own hair woven into a Spanish Court-style wig. Wearing a very elaborate silk everyday costume elaborately trimmed in lace and gold bullion in the Italian period circa 1645-1660.
Young aristocratic woman portrait in the style of the painter Vigee-Le-Brun. After the French period of Louie 16th circa 1780.
The variation and simplicity of shells, both land and sea, has fascinated Joseph for decades. In 2014, his excellence in depicting shells was recognized by the Broward Shell Club and his extensive shell painting collection was featured in a solo exhibition sponsored by Decorative Crafts at the Design Center of the Americas in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
These exotic shells are from the Indo-Pacific ocean area.
This shell, also known as the Honey Cowrie, is from the Indo-Pacific ocean area.
This scallop shell is from the Indo-Pacific ocean area off of Japan.
This shell, also known as the Thorny Oyster, is from the Caribbean ocean and Florida area.
Chambered Nautilus from the Indo-Pacific Ocean.
This shell is from the Indo-Pacific ocean area near Japan.
This shell, a variety of Cowrie, is from the Indo-Pacific ocean area.
This is a land snail shell.
This shell is a type of ocean dwelling Olive.
This shell, also known as the Kelp Snail, is from the Pacific ocean area near Australia.
This is a land snail shell found on the island of Cuba.
This is a land snail shell found on the island of Cuba.
This is an exotic sea urchin skeleton.
This shell, one of a species of Harp shell, is found in the Indo-Pacific ocean region.
This shell appears to be an immature specimen of a species of Ton shells.
This shell is a fragile scallop shell with ribs composed of scales and threads that act as a brace.
This is a species of Cowrie shell.
This is a rare land snail shell from the Solomon Islands prized for its bright green hue with bold yellow stripes.
From painting in historical buildings and restaurants to grand homes, Joseph's murals have graced the walls of many aristocratic locales. He is available to customize murals for your location; simply email your request using the CONTACT page.
This wall mural of Carlos Manuel deCespedes is located in the Instituto de San Carlos in Key West, FL. It represents the declaration of the Freedom Movement in Cuba with El Grito de Yara (the Battle Cry of Yara) in 1868.
Commemorative portrait of world-famous poet and Cuban political figure Jose Marti, activist for independence from Spain, with the harbor of 19th century Havana in the background under the coat of arms and flag of Cuba.
This painting is of the San Carlos theater in Key West, Florida.
Trompe l'oeil mural painting at the Casa Marquesa Restaurant in Key West, Florida.
Delicate hues and perfectly rendered petals characterize Joseph's vibrant floral paintings. So fresh, you can smell their heavenly fragrance...
Summer plein air painting of flowers from a Maryland estate.
Summer plein air painting of flowers from a Maryland estate.
Summer plein air painting of flowers from a Maryland estate.
Summer plein air painting of flowers from a Maryland estate.
Summer plein air painting of flowers from a Maryland estate.
Summer plein air painting of flowers from a Maryland estate.
Summer plein air painting of flowers from a Maryland estate.
Joseph brings his sharp wit and love of costume to whimsical illustrations. Incredible character features and exotic creatures abound in his vivid imagination brought-to-life. Some of the portraits in these paintings are even fashioned after real people!
This Shell City Adventure illustration painting features underwater ballerina Sea Lu and her protective Pirate Clown Fish body guards. Painted in acrylic gouache on paper and bursting with color and whimsy. 18" x 24" unmounted.
Price above is for the Original painting. Limited Edition (200) Fine Art Watercolor Paper Giclee signed prints and archival quality Print Reproductions are available.
Send inquiries through the CONTACT page to request availability of the Original painting and to get prices for the desired print sizes.
This Shell City Adventure illustration painting features underwater ballerina Sea Lu, Sea Fred, and their protective Pirate Clown Fish body guards clashing against Lobster Man and Trilobite minions. Painted in acrylic gouache on paper and bursting with color and whimsy. 18" x 24" unmounted.
Price above is for the Original painting. Limited Edition (200) Fine Art Watercolor Paper Giclee signed prints and archival quality Print Reproductions are available.
Send inquiries through the CONTACT page to request availability of the Original painting and to get prices for the desired print sizes.
Reveling in the diversity of Mother Nature, Joseph paints detailed exotic insects, many showing off a luminous iridescent nuance only visible when viewing the original.
Exotic Amazon forest scene including spectacular insects.
Joseph's landscape paintings detail the spectacular shifting seasons, primarily painted out doors (plein aire), on a sprawling Maryland estate.
Summer plein air painting of the gardens and garden shed on a Maryland estate.
Summer plein air painting of the pond on a Maryland estate.
Summer plein air painting of the cottage on a Maryland estate where the Artist lived during his employ.
Early spring plein air painting of the back fields full of daffodils on a Maryland estate.
Joseph is a classically trained human and animal portrait artist with over 50 years experience. He can be commissioned to paint a portrait of your favorite animal or you with your animal. Use the CONTACT tab to request a quote.
Portrait of client's champion horse in a home wall mural.
The Space Egg illustrations are artworks created for a fantasy book series Joseph has written. Incredible character features and exotic creatures abound in this adventure story of heroine Egglotta.
