Joshua Spies loves painting wildlife because it is timeless. The scenes he captures have existed for thousands of years, unchanged by the pace of modern life. Even as cars speed by his studio at 50 miles per hour, these quiet natural moments remain. Life moves fast, but when we step into the outdoors, we can witness the world as it has always been — still, beautiful, and alive.

He finds inspiration everywhere: from everyday happenings to extraordinary, once-in-a-lifetime encounters. Anything that catches him off guard can spark a painting. When people view his work, Joshua hopes they feel the same emotion he experienced in that instant — the awe, excitement, and wonder of a fleeting, real-life moment.

For Joshua, painting is a joy and a calling. He remains continually humbled that others are moved by his work, and he seeks to share that instantaneous, in-your-face feeling of life’s quiet, powerful beauty through every piece he creates.