Setting the Bit - Joshua Moore by Joshua Moore

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Joshua Moore, Lansing, Michigan
Member Since September 2016
Artist Statement When I began to paint, I was in search of something more meaningful in life. I always felt that oil painting was the most respected of the visual arts. As someone who grew up in a trailer park I thought that If I could learn to master that medium, then I might be able to do anything.

I sat down at my easel with a blank canvas, having never painted before. Two years later, I had attracted the attention of Paul Collins, one of America’s most famous artists, through ArtPrize. Collins is best known for his Underground Railroad mural and international exhibits portraying the world around us. I quickly became his apprentice, finding a commonality in our work ethic and subject matter. I’ve been learning from him for many years now. His work inspired me to take my art to a level that I couldn’t imagine when I started.

I also regularly work with my sister, Liz Goodall, an award winning costume designer for Meadowbrook Theater. She often designs the costumes that appear in my paintings and advises me on my projects. We have a similar philosophy and work ethic when it comes to art.

Art can be very powerful. With my work, I try to paint the beauty in humanity. I am dedicated to creating art for the sake of the people, art that tells a story and honors the good things in humanity.