Joshua Lance's vision is a painting and a symphony of colors. Since 1991, he often calls his works "Visual Jazz", as there is usually spontaneity in his brushwork in a disciplined composition. Lance intentionally uses a simplified color palette of primaries to create harmonious relationships. Working as a professional artist and English teacher in Asia and Europe, Josh has had the unique opportunity to work closely with Taiwanese, Thai, Italian, and American artists and paint on location from Ireland to Italy, from the streets of New Jersey to the mountains of New Mexico and beyond. He is a storyteller and nomadic artist at heart. His techniques come from his influences of impressionism, calligraphy, and some classical elements. Essence and emotion are more important than hyper-realistic details. Nature and intuition are among his greatest teachers. He finds inspiration and beauty in moments often missed by modern life. He enjoys being personal with his audience and creates art videos of his life and artistic process.
In early 2024, he received a diploma for oil portraiture in Florence, Italy at the Angel Academy of Art. "Learning classical and impressionistic techniques has been good for me. Art has given me a life worth living. Josh's art is in collections around the globe, including Taiwan and the United States.
Josh currently lives and works in beautiful Santa Fe, New Mexico.