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Art of Josh

Art of Josh

@artofjosh.bsky.social

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I am a figurative watercolorist, which means I make watercolor art featuring the human body. This is a deeply personal spiritual practice for me. https://artofjosh.gallery

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Art of Josh @artofjosh.bsky.social · Jul 13

I love it when people can hold a large body of my work in their hands. I think my hardcover art book is the second best thing to owning original paintings. Plus, a book is a nice alternative for those who love nude art but are not ready to display it on their walls.

artofjosh.gallery/hardcover

Photo of the Art of Josh hardcover book featuring just over 100 pages and 5 years of nude watercolor paintings.

Art of Josh @artofjosh.bsky.social · 1d

This looks great for just learning. Impressive!

Art of Josh @artofjosh.bsky.social · 1d

I am so excited to watch this. Had tears in my eyes just watching the trailer.

Art of Josh @artofjosh.bsky.social · 1d

Damn that’s a beautiful view.

Art of Josh @artofjosh.bsky.social · 6d

“The [human] body in art can be a potent symbol of resilience and vulnerability, reminding the community what they are fighting for against a dehumanizing system.”

J Douglas Dalrymple / edge studios @edge-studios.art · 6d

"Authoritarianism is, at its core, a failure of imagination. It can only conceive of power as dominance and truth as propaganda."

#Resist #IamAntifa

The Hammer and the Palette

The True Force of Resistance Lies in Imagination.

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Art of Josh @artofjosh.bsky.social · 7d

Thanks for sharing

Art of Josh @artofjosh.bsky.social · 7d

Model: www.instagram.com/paulagaritao...

Artist: @artofjosh.bsky.social

Watercolor painting of a partially nude woman.

Art of Josh @artofjosh.bsky.social · 7d

What a wonderful observation. Thank you.

Art of Josh @artofjosh.bsky.social · 8d

You are so kind to let me practice with your image. ❤️

Art of Josh @artofjosh.bsky.social · 8d

Thanks! I like leaning into the “imperfections” of watercolor and let it do its thing to combine realism with abstractionism.

Art of Josh @artofjosh.bsky.social · 8d

Watercolor sketches of Chris N. at Snohomish Life Drawing.

Watercolor sketches of a nude man lying on the floor.

Art of Josh @artofjosh.bsky.social · 8d

A little watercolor practice with @jennymspmodel.bsky.social as the model. Thank you, Jenny!

Granulating watercolor closeup.

Watercolor painting of a nude woman standing; slightly leaning forward.

Art of Josh @artofjosh.bsky.social · 8d

Saul at Snohomish Life Drawing

Monochrome watercolor figure sketches of a man in various poses.

Art of Josh @artofjosh.bsky.social · 8d

Getting started on this.

Art of Josh @artofjosh.bsky.social · 9d

We are pretty lucky!

Art of Josh @artofjosh.bsky.social · 11d

Here is a tiny peek at my watercolor art in the #hardcover2025 book. The theme is “retro”, which will make sense when you see the rest of the painting.

Model: @kootenayrosehaus.bsky.social

www.kickstarter.com/projects/har...

A cropped thumbnail of Art of Josh’s watercolor painting in the new Hardcover 2025 book, out now on Kickstarter.

Art of Josh @artofjosh.bsky.social · 11d

The #hardcover2025 campaign is live!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/har...

#hardcover2025 | art for adults 18+ | Retro

The fifth book of the series. This time with the topic: Retro!

www.kickstarter.com

Art of Josh @artofjosh.bsky.social · 12d

Here is the link to the Kickstarter page.

🔞 #hardcover | NOW LIVE ON KS! @hardcoverart.com · 12d

Get ready for tomorrow! 6 pm CET 💪🤘
www.kickstarter.com/projects/har...

Art of Josh @artofjosh.bsky.social · 12d

This fun multi-artist project is launching tomorrow on Kickstarter. I am honored to be included with a host of other extraordinary artists.

I want to give a big thank you to @kootenayrosehaus.bsky.social, who modeled for the art I submitted.

Learn more at: @hardcoverart.com

Promo image for the Hardcover 2025 book launch on Kickstarter with thumbnail previews of some of the art in the book.

Art of Josh @artofjosh.bsky.social · 14d

Gorgeous!!

Art of Josh @artofjosh.bsky.social · 15d

This is an amazing ink drawing.

Art of Josh @artofjosh.bsky.social · 15d

I can see that. I’m so happy she’s open to the idea.

Art of Josh @artofjosh.bsky.social · 15d

Aw, thank you! I’ll share when I’m finished with the painting.

Art of Josh @artofjosh.bsky.social · 15d

I’m so excited about my upcoming artist reception:

www.eventbrite.com/e/art-of-jos...

Model in poster: @blueper06.bsky.social

Artist reception flyer featuring a seated woman holding flowers.

Art of Josh @artofjosh.bsky.social · 15d

I’m so glad you’re back. Your work is a constant inspiration for me.

Art of Josh @artofjosh.bsky.social · 16d

I do art shows with pretty niche work that doesn’t really make much money; only a small number of people connect with it. But honestly, I don’t make art for mass appeal or the money (although money is required to keep going). I do it because I love the conversations, the energy, the connection.

Watercolor sketch of a woman.