Color Study – Black & Green
6.5" x 6.5"
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Color Study – Black & Green
Acrylic on Paper · 6.5" × 6.5" · 2015
Original square paintings from West Texas — bold color relationships, made by hand, one piece at a time.
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About the Artist
The comeback is the story
Joshua Weathersbee earned dual BFAs — in Painting and in Crafts — from Delta State University, where his senior painting thesis ran to 100 paintings, shown across two venues in Cleveland, Mississippi at the same time.
In the two years after college, he sold close to 150 landscape oil paintings. Collectors called him out of the blue and stopped by to see the work. One buyer took twenty paintings. Another took twelve. Delta Magazine ran a feature on him. He'd studied painting in Florence and Rome for a summer, and for a moment it looked like the straight line every young artist hopes for.
Then he walked away from it. The landscapes were selling — and he was done with landscapes. He stepped away from painting for about ten years, working as a janitor and in a factory, and has now returned to the studio.
He's back now, working from his studio in Ballinger, Texas. Color and minimalism have always driven his work, and his focus now is still lifes centered on serious color relationships, made by hand, one painting at a time. Every piece on this site is a one-of-one original — when it's gone, it's gone.
His still lifes come out of the color tradition that runs from the Impressionists through Henry Hensche and his students, including George T. Thurmond, Charlie Miller and Robin Durand. He has always been drawn to color, from Rothko and Agnes Martin to Sorolla and Rembrandt.
No two pieces are alike, and no piece comes twice. Every painting is equal to the last and completely different from it — that's the nature of the work. When a piece finds its collector, it's gone for good, and what comes next will be something new.
Dual BFAPainting + Crafts, Delta State University
~150 paintingsSold in two years out of college
Delta MagazineFeatured artist
CertificateSigned CoA with every original
Process
From the studio
Every painting starts as a surface, a brush, and a question about color. Here's a look inside the studio in Ballinger, Texas.
The Studio Cart
Built, not bought
Designed and built a portable easel cart by hand — holds 80 brushes, rolls anywhere the light is good.
Color Studies
Color relationships
Small-format studies exploring high-contrast color dynamics — the core of the work.
Works in Progress
Slow looking
Larger pieces develop over weeks — layers, revisions, and the patience to let a painting tell you when it's done.
FAQ
Good questions
Is shipping really free?
Yes. Each piece is packed flat in glassine with chipboard backing, in a rigid mailer. Free shipping anywhere in the US.
What is a Certificate of Authenticity?
Every original ships with a signed Certificate of Authenticity. It verifies your piece is a one-of-one original — not a print — and documents its provenance for future collectors.
What if my piece arrives damaged?
If your piece arrives damaged, email photos of the artwork and packaging within 48 hours of delivery. Once we receive the damaged piece back, you can choose a replacement of similar size and price or a full refund.
Do you do commissions?
No — the work comes from the studio's own direction. But join the collector list and you'll see every new piece before it goes public.
Is local pickup available?
Yes, in Ballinger, Texas — always free. Contact the studio after checkout to arrange a time.
How do I contact the studio?
Email joshua@weathersbeefineart.com — every message is read, replies within 1–2 business days.