His first art teachers were the Christian Brothers of La Salle who recognized the young mans extraordinary artistic ability and instructed him in arts. He graduated from the Academy of Art in San Francisco.

Over 40 years later he is still painting and sculpting and from time to time making jewelry. He deliberately worked his way from prehistoric cave paintings to contemporary modern art. Mastering each style and its history through the centuries. For this reason his early paintings are ecliptic in style so sought after by so many private collectors in 46 countries through the world.

It is now 40 years later Joseph has produced over 10,000 original paintings,watercolors,drawings,sculptures & custom hand made jewelry. Instead of taking his work to the Museums or Galleries. He created his own galleries & auction companies and took his work directly to the people from all walks of life.

His private collectors are too numerous to mention in one list. From Disney On Parade to Van Cliburn to Cyril Magnin owner of Guicci store's in California. To Johnny Ray to Agnes Moorhead, Robert C. Pritikin Chenery House S.F.

Joseph says; As an artist it is a privilege to be able to live your life as an artist and create good quality art

I create because I can. And I create for the people of all walks of life. And if in some small way I can continue make life a little more enjoyable for all my clients who collect my Paintings,Sculptures,Watercolors & Drawings. Then I am happy.And when I am happy, I love to create new artworks & play my Saxophone,Piano,Guitar which in turn assist my sprit in the creative process.

Remember to keep the heart of the child inside you alive. It is the child who is the grand inquisitor. Forever looking at life as if it were brand new toy. Play becomes discovery. Discovery becomes invention. Invention is humanity creating recreating itself.