Josh Schoemaker
Plano, TX, United States
My inspiration comes from the purity and simplicity of Zen painting, which uses brushwork and bold m...
About the artist
Josh Schoemaker
Joined In 2015
(8 Followers)
About the artist
Josh Schoemaker
Joined In 2015
(8 Followers)
ABOUT
EDUCATION
EXHIBITIONS
My inspiration comes from the purity and simplicity of Zen painting, which uses brushwork and bold marks to convey spiritual awareness. Even without knowing the literal translation of the symbols, these ink paintings have always stirred something deep within me. The combination of deliberate, accidental and even subconscious brush work creates something truly unique and expressive, and I aspire for my art to speak to others in much the same way.
My process starts with small-scale ink drawings, using thin wooden sticks and sumi brushes, which are Japanese calligraphy brushes. These tools and fluid medium allow me to quickly and freely draw and paint across the paper. During my initial exploration, I often fill pages and pages with ink drawings until I uncover the composition that defines the moment or sentiment I am trying to express. Only then do I execute the piece on a larger scale, which could be a collage on paper, canvas or a printmaking process.
My aesthetic is influenced by my background in traditional printmaking techniques. As a fine arts major in college, I chose to focus my studies on printmaking. Every piece I create utilizes elements of traditional printmaking, from etching to relief, contrasting line widths and ...
BFA Abilene Christian University, 2001
FRISCO FINE ART
ARTHAUS
Frisco Fine Art
7227 Main Street
Frisco, TX 75034
Exhibition Date: October 10, 2017
ARTHAUS POP-UP
with Frisco Fine Art at McGannon Showroom
1617 Hi Line Drive
Dallas, TX 75207
Exhibition Date: September 21, 2017
CARBON & FIBER
Solo Exhibition
ACU Downtown Gallery
1133 N. 2nd
Abilene, TX 79601
Exhibition Date: April 21, 2017
CARBON & FIBER
Solo Exhibition
TEN20 Gallery
1020 E 15th Street
Plano, TX 75074
Exhibition Date: March 17, 2017
COALESCENCE
Solo Exhibition
Pohlenz
1617 Hi Line Drive, Suite 470
Dallas, TX 75207
Exhibition Date: September 15, 2016
DISH IN COLOR
Solo Exhibition - (Sold Out Show)
Komali
4152 Cole Ave #106
Dallas, TX 75204
Exhibition Date: April 21, 2016
ADORNMENT
Pohlenz
1617 Hi Line Drive, Suite 470
Dallas, TX 75207
Solo show featuring 15 works consisting of large canvas paintings, intaglio/chine collé prints and smaller mixed media pieces.
Exhibition Date: Sept. 29, 2015
SLANT INVITATIONAL
Invited by resident gallery artists to show pieces at their annual Invitational.
Exhibition Date: Sept. 14, 2015