Josh tells us about himself with a simple Q&A
Q1 Who is Josh?
A digital luxury artist based in Toronto, with an exemplary creative background in graphic design and fashion, embodying popular culture, art, and luxury. Using a mixed-media of 24kt Gold, Loose Diamonds, Swarovski Crystals, Resin, Diamond Dust, Russian Birch to finish his art. In contrast with other artists, Joshʼs work focuses on Excellence itself as a medium.; he uses them all to create pieces lavished in refined Artistic bliss. Know for his laid-back, attitude of gratitude that is clearly reflected throughout his works.
In contrast with other artists, Joshʼs work focuses on Excellence itself as a medium.; he uses them all to create pieces lavished in refined Artistic bliss. Know for his laid-back, attitude of gratitude that is clearly reflected throughout his works.
Q2 Where do you get your inspiration?
- Iʼm inspired by the unique attributes of the human face, billions of humans live on this earth and not one of them is the same. Every art I create is of similar nature, which is powerful. I draw many of my other inspirations from my daily surrounds, the color or mood of the sky, and the patterns found in nature, trees, flowers, rocks.
Q3 Did you have any training?
- Iʼm self-taught from the ripe age of 9, I have been drawing with pencil, touching on various paints, pen and ink, and now on to digital.
Q4 How would you describe your art?
My art falls into a few categories: contemporary, modernism, minimalism, and hints of abstract. My art is alluring, yet full of playful stories created to evoke deep intellectual thought.
Q5 What artists inspire you?
Pabol Picasso, I was referred to this artist from a very young age, and I think that stuck with me throughout my years. I love how he used vibrant colors, forms and simple shapes to create is art.
Q6 What does Sentiment mean to you?
An object, experience, a place that has a special positive connection with me. Sharing a unique moment in history that feels like it was only yesterday.
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Sentiment Piece
Titled 'Illustrious Vrou'
This mixed media artwork certainly celebrates all the exciting visual possibilities that working in this way allows.
This artwork is now part of the Sentiment collection and has been divided up into 1000 pieces allowing friends, family and fellow art lovers to connect to his story.
Each piece is mounted on a 24-carat gold leaf base with a thread of gold running through each piece. This connects all the pieces together and to the artist and in turn all the artists in the Sentiment collection.
Framed in a black wooden box frame, signed and numbered ready to share and be collected.
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To own a piece of Josh's Sentiment follow the link below and start collecting and connecting. A human connection through the medium of art.