Title:"Mountain River"
Medium:Pen and Marker on Archival Paper
Size:11x14"
Year:2024
Motivation Behind the Work:"This piece was created as a live event drawing tribute to Vincent Van Gogh. I wanted to convey the movement of Van Goghs mountains while also showcasing the colorful fields that he was so famous for creating."
Enjoy the vibrant colors of a true Joshua Blankinship Original. Pen/Marker drawings are easily the most affordable way to own Joshuas original art and add color to any space. Each drawing is and original, 1-of-1 hand drawing thats signed by Joshua on thick, acid free/archival paper. Each piece also includes Joshuas unique logo sticker affixed on the back to direct you to areas where you can follow and learn more about his art and story.
Why purchase Joshuas work?
Joshua is a full time artist and mental health advocate from Medina, Tennessee. Hes a highly decorated, multi-award winning artist thats sold hundreds of original works both domestically and internationally.Most recently he won "Best in Show" and "Peoples Choice" Awards for Leonid Afremov/Afremov.coms "Art for Peace" original art competition. He was awarded a 6 month artist residency in Kinston, NC in 2023. Hes been showcased in multiple solo and group exhibitions across the United States.
Joshua has custom commissions hanging in the State of Tennessees Governors Mansion as well as homes of multiple celebrities---including the Memphis Grizzlies superstar and 2020 NBA Rookie of the Year, Ja Morant, Tennessee Titans All-Pro Running Back, Derrick Henry, the estate of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee, Carl Perkins, NBA All-Star, Brandon Ingram, Tennessee Titans All-Pro Defensive Lineman, Jurrell Casey, Hip Hop Legend, Project Pat, World Famous Boxer, Eric "Butterbean" Esch, etc....
Some of his corporate clients include: Netflix for use in the Adam Sandler and Lebron James produced film titled "Hustle", Paramount for work included in their mini-series "George and Tammy" that documents the relationship between country music legends George Jones and Tammy Wynette, ESPN for use in their documentary series, titled "NBA Rooks." Joshua provided the cover art for James Cherrys re-release of his highly acclaimed novel, "Edge of the Wind." Joshuas art has also been the subject and study of a collegiate art class at Union University in Jackson, TN as well as features in multiple print, news, and web publications. Most recently, Joshua has been honored to have his art hanging in the prestigious Frist Art Museum in downtown Nashville, TN.
