Joseph is an autodidactic or self taught artist who's interest in working in pastels and oil paint came later in life. He enjoyed visiting various art museum, but had no idea that he would become an artist until a colleague saw his stick figures at work. Joseph didn't know that his colleague was an artist, when she ask if she could take his stick figures to an informal art class that she and others were attending. After returning from her art class, the instructor ask her to encourage him to continue with his art. His paintings have been influenced by the 19th Century Art Movement, known as Impressionism. His depiction of light, thin, small, and broad strokes can be seen in his paintings. His use of gradation in his bold colors evokes emotions, atmosphere, rhythm, and the elements of human perception.
Joseph is married and currently lives in Midwest City, Oklahoma. After completing his military service which included deploying to Vietnam, he returned to Oklahoma City to pursue his education. He holds a Master's Degree in Clinical Social Work from the University of Kansas and a BA Degree from the Historical Black College at Langston University, Langston Oklahoma. Joseph retired from the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri where he evaluated Veterans for Post-traumatic Stress Disorder. He credits his experience in counseling Veterans with Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, as the driving force that lead to the development of his artistic discovery and journey.
Joseph is a Life Member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. He was initiated on September 17, 1979 through Omicron Xi Chapter. He's currently active with the ETA IOTA Chapter in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Joseph is also a Life Member of The Disable American Veterans Organization.