Joe McManis

Acrylic Painting

Joe McManis is a Colorado-based artist whose creative journey began with a lifelong passion for drawing and visual expression. He earned his BFA from MIU in Iowa, where he studied painting and sculpture, and spent many years working professionally as a graphic designer. He exhibits his work at regional juried fine art festivals and at Rox Arts Gallery.

Working primarily in acrylic on canvas, Joe creates vibrant, textured paintings using a palette knife to build rich layers of color and movement. His subjects range from landscapes and wildlife to architectural forms, often incorporating geometric square overlays that introduce elements of abstraction and structure. His sculptural background is also reflected in his distinctive Aspen Leaf Wall Art. Each three-dimensional wall sculpture features individually hand-sculpted leaves, painted and assembled on textured, hand-painted branches. Whether working on canvas or in three dimensions, Joe's art celebrates the beauty, energy, and expressive possibilities of the natural world.

Website: joemcmanis.com

Email: info@joemcmanis.com