The story of JOS-L
About JOS-L:
Creator, wall scrawler, side walker, street roller, sticky paster, paint and ink mixer always trying to keep up with all the ideas floating around in my cranium, from the light and funny to the deep and dark, cartoony, looney, spooky, freaky, funky. Always looking for new stuff to paint, spray and draw on. Hope you like what you see and never hesitate to contact me and let me know.
JOS-L was born and raised in Queens, NYC, now living in New Jersey. When the doodling in school notebooks started taking up more pages than my notes, I realized it was more than just a hobby.
The real adventures started in about 1989 at about 15 years old. Growing up right outside of New York City, I started jumping on the subway to skateboard, party, and wander through the city. The creativity, freedom, and culture kept me coming back and the city became like my second home for the next 15 years.
My early influences came from graffiti and art I saw on the street, skateboard art, cartoons, and comics. I took some formal art training and combined this with my self-taught art to create my own style.
I enjoy experimenting with different styles and mediums, never just settling on one in particular, always trying to broaden my horizons. This keeps me inspired and gives me a drive towards a different goal all the time.
I am glad my art can connect with someone in any way, whether it be spiritual, emotional, mental, or with humor.
Our daily lives are ever-changing second by second and I try to capture the different moods, emotions, and spiritual beliefs we are faced with.
JOS-L is available for freelance work and also sells and displays his work. Please contact him at joslart [!at] yahoo.com.
