Joseph Edward Allen is a painter whose work is driven by the desire to find the emotional truth in the subjects to which he is drawn. Adept and accomplished at painting in both the abstract and the impressionist realm, his vividly colorful tropical, nautical, and nature scenarios may easily parallel reality or whimsically vary the observer's perception in line with the artist’s vision. Joseph’s emotional engagement with his subjects is rendered through his trademark vibrant color palette, along with several techniques that create indelible images—noteworthy for the positive energy they create as much...more