Joseph Choe
Contemporary impressionist exploring cityscapes and landscapes through color, movement, and place
Selected Works from 2018 - Present
Coastal Boats of Amalfi, 2018
Acrylic on canvas, 24 x 30 inch
An atmospheric and vivid Mediterranean palette, the sensory richness of the region balancing movement and stillness.
Tresures in the Quiet Corner, 2018
Acrylic on canvas, 30 x 24 inch
An antique shop filled with books, instruments, and timeworn curiosities captures the cozy, cluttered charm of a devoted collector’s sanctuary.
Uphill Rhythm, San Francisco, 2018
Acrylic on canvas, 30 x 24 inch
San Francisco's iconic hills, energetic strokes and dynamic color capture the city's distinctive rhythm.
Harbor Light, 2019
Acrylic on canvas, 24 x 30 inch
An overcast Pacific Grove harbor gains energy through expressive marks of boats, cranes, and glimmering water.
Heading Home at Sunset, 2019
Acrylic on canvas, 24 x 30 inch
Painted from a fleeting moment captured while sitting in the car: a city street paused under a red light, its swirling sky softening as people drift toward home.
Sunset Over the Pacific Pier, 2020
Acrylic on canvas, 24 x 36 inch
An atmospheric study of the Pismo Beach Pier at dusk, rendered through expressive, layered brushwork that heightens the drama of shifting coastal light
Bodega Bay in Wild Light, 2021
Acrylic on canvas, 30 x 24 inch
The rugged Pacific cliffs meeting the restless blue water, along with bold, vibrant vegetation, bring the coastline alive.
Canyon Vista, 2021
Acrylic on canvas, 24 x 30 inch
This expressive landscape distills the vast geology and shifting light of Kings Canyon National Park into bold, textured strokes that capture both its rugged grandeur and its restless, atmospheric beauty.
SoHo Steps and Shadows, 2022
Acrylic on canvas, 30 x 24 inch
A sunlit SoHo afternoon, where iconic cast‑iron facades and lively urban movement animate the heart of Lower Manhattan.
Blossoms in the Breeze, 2023
Acrylic on canvas, 30 x 40 inch
An impressionistic celebration of spring captures a blooming landscape alive with the fleeting beauty and emotional warmth of cherry blossoms.
Newport Stroll, 2024
Acrylic on canvas, 30 x 24 inch
Dappled sunlight filters through leafy branches onto a lively café terrace. The shaded sidewalk captures the gentle rhythm and warmth of an urban afternoon.
Staten Island Harbor, 2024
Acrylic on canvas, 24 x 36 inch
Vibrant blues and expressive brushstrokes capture the movement of light across water, evoking the lively rhythm and maritime character of the harbor.
Valldemosaa Rising, 2025
Acrylic on canvas, 30 x 24 inch
A sun‑washed Mediterranean lane unfolds in lively, textured strokes, where stone façades and cascading flowers evoke the intimacy of a village afternoon.
Manhattan Waterfront at Dusk, 2025
Acrylic on canvas, 24 x 36 inch
Expressive Strokes and vivid color capture the city's transition from daylight to evening, reflecting its energy, warmth, and ever-shifting skyline.
Arles Old Town Walk, 2025
Acrylic on canvas, 30 x 40 inch
An impressionistic street scene from Arles, shaped by travel that lets me capture the everyday rhythm and timeless charm of this historic French town.
St. John Market Morning, 2025
Acrylic on canvas, 24 x 30 inch
A bustling market interior comes alive with the warmth of shared drinks and the hum of conversation, its vivid palette transforming an everyday gathering into a celebration of community.
Sunset Whispers Through the Alley, 2026
Acrylic on canvas, 30 x 24 inch
Bukchon rooted in a meaningful trip with my loved ones, translating that shared experience into color, texture, and light
Jindo Harmony, 2026
Acrylic on canvas, 24 x 36 inch
Vibrant color and textured brushwork evoke the island's unique harmony of land and sea - its open vistas, coastal winds, and the luminous atmosphere of Korea's southwestern archipelago.
Manhattan in Motion, 2026
Acrylic on canvas, 30 x 24 inch
A vibrant city street pulses with movement as towering architecture and rushing pedestrians capture the energy and rhythm of urban life.
Summer Hydrangea Garden, 2026
Acrylic on canvas, 24 x 30 inch
Clusters of hydrangeas in soft purples and blues rise from lush green foliage, their thick, expressive strokes giving the garden a vivid sense of presence.
The Last Color of the Day, 2026
Acrylic on canvas, 30 x 40 inch
A radiant Pismo Beach sunset unfolds in sweeping strokes of gold, violet, and deep blue. Light dances across the water's surface, capturing the fleeting drama of California's coast.
Autumn Light in the Rice Fields, 2026
Acrylic on canvas, 24 x 30 inch
Golden rice fields ripple under a wide, shifting sky, where distant hills and quiet power lines anchor the scene in the calm rhythm of rural autumn in Korea.
