JOSHUA BEEN

Salida, Colorado

Joshua Been has been drawing since he could manage a pencil. Originally captivated by animation and cartooning, Joshua was also active in theater, performing arts, and earth sciences, an interdisciplinary foundation that is evident in his work. He worked for several years as a character animator and visual development artist for Cartoon Network, Disney, and other studios. Joshua has a bachelor’s degree in Fine Art from Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado, where he graduated magna cum laude. He was the People’s Choice and Artist’s Choice Award winner at the 10th annual Celebration of Art.

Adventuring down to the bottom, indeed the “Basement” of the Grand Canyon, leaves one in complete awe of the earth sciences that took place to create such spectacles. Add the cosmic sciences to the earthen, and we get the “Golden Hour.”

The Golden Hour | 24x48, oil