Joshua Been
223 Wood Ave.
Salida, CO 81201
josh@joshuabeen.com www.joshuabeen.com
719.221.8964
A Statement of my Work
My paintings are one-of-a-kind pages in the visual journal of my life. Through design, my paintings are viewed best with some distance, while the brushwork brings you in for a closer look. It is the elegant randomness of form and light that I dance with, and I always attempt to do the Universe justice. I hope to remind and inspire others to take the time to really see how amazing this existence is. I am very fortunate for the gift of placing these "reminders" in to the lives of others, and will never take that gift for granted.
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International Plein Air Painters Worldwide organization
Est. 10/19/01
Joshua Been, Plein Air painter
Signature Member
A WORLDWIDE Plein Air Painting Organization
Awards and Recognitions:
2008
· Invited to participate in the inaugural “Grand Canyon Masters Show and Plein Air Festival, AZ 2009.”
· Presenting Sponsor purchase award, La’Auberge de Sedona, Sedona Plein Air Invitational, AZ.
· “Best of Show” Victor Plein Air Festival, CO.
· “1st Place quickdraw” Victor Plein Air Festival, CO.
· “Artist’s Choice” Estes Park Plein Air Festival, CO.
· Mini 50, Paint America’s “Paint the Parks” Competition.
· Featured as “Artist to Watch,” Southwest Art Magazine: June Issue.
· Honorable Mention, Frank Bette Plein Air Festival.
2007
· “King of Frames Award” Sedona Plein Air Invitational, AZ.
· "Top 100" Paint the Parks National Competition.
· 2nd Place Show Award, Estes Park Plein Air Festival, CO.
· 3rd Place Show Award, Denver High Plein Air Festival, CO.
· “Gloria Riddle Roe Award for Portrature”, Art of the Rockies Open Awards Show, CO.
2006
· “Best of Show” Art of the Rockies Open Awards Show, CO.
