Joe Leonard (b. 1993) is a multi-disciplinary artist currently based in Columbus, OH.
Joe’s work strives to honor the simple and ordinary. Inspiration stems from his direct environment, taking wonder in the design of nature and manmade objects present in the day to day. The familiar becomes the foundation for vibrant expressions of otherwise overlooked subject matter. His paintings are an invitation to observe the unnoticed, to slow down and engage with the world familiar with us all.
With a foundation in drawing and painting from the Laguna College of Art and Design, Joe utilizes classical painting techniques in his work. By combining his traditional oil painting education with a love of midcentury modern design and pop art, he creates a visual language rich in shape, color, and rhythmic line that evokes joy and playfulness.
Joe aims to bring a sense of lightheartedness to the world while preserving and reinterpreting artistic traditions, all while celebrating the beauty of the everyday.
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