BLOG | Joshua Brown - Lockdown Artist

7 October 2020

Josh has been coming to Venture Arts for three years and loves drawing, printing, painting and photography. He spoke to Venture Arts volunteer Megan about what inspires his art and how his creativity has got him through lockdown.

Age: 26

Attending VA since: October 2017

Interests: Drawing, Printing, Painting and Photography

Goals: Have more artwork exhibited and start selling artwork

Joshua Brown sketching during lockdown

How long have you been attending VA? About three years What do you enjoy most about VA? Talking to new people What sort art do you enjoy creating the most? Printing and using paint Who or What inspires your artwork? The Lowry and the Whitworth What is your favourite piece of art that you’ve created? One of my figures Any figure in particular? Probably The Flash

The Flash by Josh Brown

Do you have any big goals that you would like to achieve with your artwork? Sell more artwork and be part of more exhibitions Has lockdown changed your art in any way? Been at home more so more time to do artwork. And you started exploring photography during lockdown, didn’t you? Yes How have you found lockdown? Very quiet and peaceful What have you missed about attending venture arts sessions? The people