Joseph the Giant

 

Joseph Watson also known from his signature “JOEE” grew up in Gardena, CA. Art has been a creative escape for him ever since his youth. Throughout the years, Joseph had the opportunity to be influenced not only by great creative mentors, but also by the wonderful Los Angeles landscape where everyday life was unique and filled with excitement, danger, culture and love. It’s obvious that Joseph is an observer of everyday occurrences. His work can be described as daily life driven by story and transformation. In 1998, he graduated with honors from the Prestigious Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, CA. This was a true test of his dedication, creativity and strength.

Life after college opened his eyes to many opportunities where his work could be applied. This included everything from doing concepts for major video game companies, toy design at Mattel, founding his gallery that ran for 12 years, philanthropic endeavors with art, mentoring, television appearances, original commissioned paintings that are featured in the Raiders Allegiant Stadium and children’s book development to name a few. Also, Joseph is the Illustrator of the Go, Go, Greta and the Jo Jo Goose children’s book series. His art is timeless and is something that stays with you long after you encounter it for the first time.

Abstract artwork of diverse people reading books, emerging from an open book with floating butterflies and stacks of books in the background.
Surreal painting of a large blue flower with swirling petals, accompanied by smaller blue flowers. A snail is shown on the ground, with a colorful gradient sky in the background.
Surreal painting of a large blue whale underwater with a cityscape and buildings beneath the surface, signed "JOEE 2023."
Surreal artwork featuring an orange flower, a hummingbird, and a scorpion in a desert setting.
Abstract painting of a single blue flower with a yellow center and a ladybug on the ground, featuring a blue and brown background with artistic brushstrokes.
Painting of two octopuses interacting, with orange and red hues, against a stylized background featuring a vintage radio.
Painting of a butterfly chrysalis hanging from a branch against a textured, colorful background.
Painting of a stylized snail with a large spiral shell on a textured background, signed with "JOEE 2023".
A digital illustration of two individuals facing each other. One is a tall, muscular person wearing a green "Henry Clay JHS" sweater, sunglasses, and a gold chain. The other is a smaller person with a red jacket, backpack, and holding a fishbowl, sta
Illustration of the word 'UNITY' formed by people standing together, bridging two cliffs under a sky with the sun.
Painting of a vintage pink car surrounded by flowers with a roller coaster and sunset in the background.
Abstract painting of diverse people walking on a bridge with a cityscape background in warm hues.
Illustration of a crowded subway scene with diverse characters and various objects, including a birdcage and instruments, in a sepia tone.
Surreal painting of an airplane combining musical instruments, with a trumpet body and piano wings, flying over a city at sunset.
Colorful bus with "Book Bus" branding, parked on pavement, featuring educational graphics. Three people in orange safety vests stand nearby. Open bus door reveals interior with boxes.
Cartoon book cover titled 'Greta Goes to Space' featuring a girl with glasses in a rocket ship, colorful planets and stars in the background. Written by Dana Satterwhite and illustrated by Joseph Watson.
Three children's books titled "JoJo Goose" on a wooden table. The books have colorful covers featuring cartoon characters and magical themes.
Illustration of a red-haired girl with glasses in a hammock, accompanied by a small animal holding a telescope. A blue butterfly and an orange butterfly sit on each end of the hammock.
A cartoon girl with glasses holding a colorful umbrella floats in the rain, accompanied by a smiling blue fish with red fins holding a mug. The scene is whimsical, set against a background of clouds and rain.
Illustration of a child in glasses riding an ostrich on a skateboard, accompanied by a small bear and a tied-up sack. The ostrich wears a top hat.
Cartoon girl in pink football gear holding a football, preparing to snap it, with a heart on her helmet; another player running in the background against a sunset sky.