About the Artist

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I  find the craft of painting to be both humbling and inspiring...relaxing  and invigorating. When I get an idea in my head and the runway of time  to test it out, the hours can disappear into the canvas.

Due to a  breakneck working style (and a notoriously short supply of patience  when it comes to watching paint dry!), virtually everything I paint is  acrylic directly on canvas.

I have exhibited all over the US and my work has been sold to collectors all  over the world (including UK, Sweden, Switzerland, Canada, Australia  and more!)  I am currently a Resident Artist at 311 Gallery in downtown Raleigh, NC.

Contrast plays a big part in all my work: contrast in colors, order  along with chaos, geographic shapes alongside fluid, abstract motion.   A personal  favorite for both me and my customers are my custom portraits (of original compositions and popular figures/icons!)  My “Landscapes”  and “Urban” series convey nature and city life respectively via a modern, contemporary approach.  My “Abstractions” series provides an abstract visual to contrast, bold colors and themes.

A native of  Raleigh, NC, I grew up with an artistic bent from an early age. After  living in several different locations (Raleigh, Chapel Hill, Charlotte,  Atlanta, San Francisco and London), I have settled back in my hometown of Raleigh with my wife Leela and 3 daughters (Carly, 13 and  identical twins Valerie & Isla, 11) and established my studio and art business, Joel Tesch Studio.

I am active in art festivals and actively pursue exhibition opportunities and commissions.

I can be found online at:

INSTAGRAM:  @artbyjoeltesch 

FACEBOOK:  facebook.com/joeldtesch