JOE MARAIS – My JourneyAlthough Joe has had no formal art training, a natural talent and love for drawing led him to start sketching and painting. Inspired by the natural beauty of the African landscape and wildlife, his creative abilities grew and he gradually developed his own style in his preferred medium of acrylics. In June 1993 his painting of two sparrows on a milk-can was selected for the back page of Readers' Digest. In 1995 he was invited to exhibit at the 'Washington Square Outdoor Art Exhibition'. He has also exhibited successfully in Central Park, New York, Canada, London and Mauritius.
In 2004 he exhibited at the Safari Club International Convention in Reno, Nevada. His paintings can now be found all over the world. He presented art classes for many years as well as art demonstrations to members of various art societies across the globe.
During 2023 he was notified by one of the biggest Art Platforms in the world that he is currently in their top 5%! They market and represent more than ten thousand selected artists worldwide!
He equates the painting of a canvas to a stage performance, where the success of the show is measured by the response of the audience.
This inspires and motivates him. Joe paints to share his story, his vision and conceptual symbolism - his passionate love affair with painting the natural scenes of life outdoors. He is currently working from his Gallery/Coffee Shop in Meerensee, Richards Bay, South Africa.
Email: art@joemarais.co.za : Cell: 076 4944 356
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Email: art@joemarais.co.za Cell: +27 76 4944 356
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