Contact Joseph Mendez

I paint on direct visual perception—an emotion. If I don’t get that emotion while painting, it hinders my ability to communicate to the viewer. That's why I try not to reason while painting—I just paint! I like to paint more than one subject—be it people, landscapes, cityscapes or a bunch of flowers. I paint what attracts me. There have been many artists known primarily for their work on a particular subject matter. Diversification has been of great interest to me. Capturing the beauty of nature and the play of light on the motifs are my main goals. By diversifying my subjects, I become a master of none, so in essence, I am an eternal student. In pursuit of seeking my "truth" I encounter many difficulties. I may never reach the plateau of perfection, but as an artist I must constantly strive for it. In this business, you almost have to be a masochist or have an extremely large ego. Painting is never easy, but I'm certainly enjoying the trip!