Joseph Alexander Studio
@josephalexanderstudio.com
Representational realism in oil painting. Haarlem-based portrait/figurative artist.
I do not use AI for any part of my work.
Husband to the awesomest man anywhere.
Living to lessen suffering in the world. Zenboeddhist, veganistisch.
🏳️🌈 🇳🇱 🎨🐾 ❤️ ☮️🌲
I do not use AI for any part of my work.
Husband to the awesomest man anywhere.
Living to lessen suffering in the world. Zenboeddhist, veganistisch.
🏳️🌈 🇳🇱 🎨🐾 ❤️ ☮️🌲
“You Belong,” by Joseph Alexander.
16x20 inches, oils on linen panel.
NFS.
This is a figurative painting of my hero. @transpainter.bsky.social’s amazing T-shirt pattern fits the bill perfectly. This man opens his heart to everyone, even people who have caused him pain.
16x20 inches, oils on linen panel.
NFS.
This is a figurative painting of my hero. @transpainter.bsky.social’s amazing T-shirt pattern fits the bill perfectly. This man opens his heart to everyone, even people who have caused him pain.
July 28, 2026 at 8:05 PM
“You Belong,” by Joseph Alexander.
16x20 inches, oils on linen panel.
NFS.
This is a figurative painting of my hero. @transpainter.bsky.social’s amazing T-shirt pattern fits the bill perfectly. This man opens his heart to everyone, even people who have caused him pain.
16x20 inches, oils on linen panel.
NFS.
This is a figurative painting of my hero. @transpainter.bsky.social’s amazing T-shirt pattern fits the bill perfectly. This man opens his heart to everyone, even people who have caused him pain.
The Bud
23x30.5cm, oils on panel-mounted linen
I don’t do very many pet portraits, but I should! This oil sketch was a lot of fun to work on.
23x30.5cm, oils on panel-mounted linen
I don’t do very many pet portraits, but I should! This oil sketch was a lot of fun to work on.
February 24, 2026 at 11:47 PM
The Bud
23x30.5cm, oils on panel-mounted linen
I don’t do very many pet portraits, but I should! This oil sketch was a lot of fun to work on.
23x30.5cm, oils on panel-mounted linen
I don’t do very many pet portraits, but I should! This oil sketch was a lot of fun to work on.
Ik Zal Nooit Goed Genoeg Zijn: een portret van de kunstenaar
40,6x50,8cm, olieverf op linnen paneel
Bekijk dit schilderij en vele andere werken tijdens de opening van LOVE, van 14.30 tot 16.30 uur op 31 oktober in Raadhuis Heemstede. De tentoonstelling loopt tot januari. Zie de flyer in de reacties.
40,6x50,8cm, olieverf op linnen paneel
Bekijk dit schilderij en vele andere werken tijdens de opening van LOVE, van 14.30 tot 16.30 uur op 31 oktober in Raadhuis Heemstede. De tentoonstelling loopt tot januari. Zie de flyer in de reacties.
October 25, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Ik Zal Nooit Goed Genoeg Zijn: een portret van de kunstenaar
40,6x50,8cm, olieverf op linnen paneel
Bekijk dit schilderij en vele andere werken tijdens de opening van LOVE, van 14.30 tot 16.30 uur op 31 oktober in Raadhuis Heemstede. De tentoonstelling loopt tot januari. Zie de flyer in de reacties.
40,6x50,8cm, olieverf op linnen paneel
Bekijk dit schilderij en vele andere werken tijdens de opening van LOVE, van 14.30 tot 16.30 uur op 31 oktober in Raadhuis Heemstede. De tentoonstelling loopt tot januari. Zie de flyer in de reacties.
A beautiful afternoon with mijn beste vriend at Haarlem Pride and now a late lunch at the fantastic, plant-based New Vegas Kitchen & Bar.
July 19, 2025 at 2:51 PM
A beautiful afternoon with mijn beste vriend at Haarlem Pride and now a late lunch at the fantastic, plant-based New Vegas Kitchen & Bar.
Just like that.
July 17, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Just like that.
My little studio is pretty much set up, and it is time to dive in. So far, I have not found panels (which I prefer to use up to about 50x60cm or A2-ish size) that are up to my standards. I have found cradeled boards that are quite nice, and of course, fantastic Belgian linen. 1/2
July 17, 2025 at 7:58 AM
My little studio is pretty much set up, and it is time to dive in. So far, I have not found panels (which I prefer to use up to about 50x60cm or A2-ish size) that are up to my standards. I have found cradeled boards that are quite nice, and of course, fantastic Belgian linen. 1/2
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ARTISTS! Let’s do an art share!
There are now more than 36.7 MILLION Bluesky accounts!
Let’s find each other!
Spread the post to reach the most! 💙
There are now more than 36.7 MILLION Bluesky accounts!
Let’s find each other!
Spread the post to reach the most! 💙
June 19, 2025 at 4:55 PM
ARTISTS! Let’s do an art share!
There are now more than 36.7 MILLION Bluesky accounts!
Let’s find each other!
Spread the post to reach the most! 💙
There are now more than 36.7 MILLION Bluesky accounts!
Let’s find each other!
Spread the post to reach the most! 💙
I was young and cute once.
June 17, 2025 at 2:50 PM
I was young and cute once.
Ik denk aan familie en vrienden die protesteren tegen de opkomst van het blanke nationalistische fascisme. Veiligheid en moed. Amerika heeft geen plaats voor autoritarisme. Deze agressie zal niet standhouden, man. 🌻
June 14, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Ik denk aan familie en vrienden die protesteren tegen de opkomst van het blanke nationalistische fascisme. Veiligheid en moed. Amerika heeft geen plaats voor autoritarisme. Deze agressie zal niet standhouden, man. 🌻
The whole family at home in Haarlem, at last. #mijnNederlandseleven #misseljay
June 3, 2025 at 8:19 PM
The whole family at home in Haarlem, at last. #mijnNederlandseleven #misseljay
May 2, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Maybe another week to go on this portrait of two amazing, groundbreaking LGBTQIA+ men.
April 24, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Maybe another week to go on this portrait of two amazing, groundbreaking LGBTQIA+ men.
More progress on this portrait. It’s quite a lot of fun.
April 24, 2025 at 12:13 AM
More progress on this portrait. It’s quite a lot of fun.
Work in progress. Project for a collaborative show with a mental health theme.
April 12, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Work in progress. Project for a collaborative show with a mental health theme.
Hughes 4000 disassembled for transport to my new studio in Haarlem. Will this be the first Hughes easel in Nederland? #bighonkincounterweightedeasel
April 12, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Hughes 4000 disassembled for transport to my new studio in Haarlem. Will this be the first Hughes easel in Nederland? #bighonkincounterweightedeasel
Red Urn and Lanterns, oils on canvas panel, 12x16 inches, by Joseph Alexander.
January 9, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Red Urn and Lanterns, oils on canvas panel, 12x16 inches, by Joseph Alexander.
Now I am completely off Meta-owned social sites; I’m sure that will have *them* quaking in their booties. Was it the “removal” of fact-checking? Not really. In its best years, being posted on Facebook was enough reason to question information’s veracity. Overall, FB and Instagram have become
January 8, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Now I am completely off Meta-owned social sites; I’m sure that will have *them* quaking in their booties. Was it the “removal” of fact-checking? Not really. In its best years, being posted on Facebook was enough reason to question information’s veracity. Overall, FB and Instagram have become
Miss Anita Tiara. Oils on stretched linen, 40x60 inches. A part of my Grand Drag Legacy of Southeastern Minnesota series.
December 26, 2024 at 5:45 PM
Miss Anita Tiara. Oils on stretched linen, 40x60 inches. A part of my Grand Drag Legacy of Southeastern Minnesota series.
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Stop Forcing A.I. into Fucking EVERYTHING!
December 24, 2024 at 3:11 AM
Stop Forcing A.I. into Fucking EVERYTHING!
Reposted by Joseph Alexander Studio
“Love is for the ones who love the work.”
— Joseph Fasano
#poetry #poetrysky #poem #josephfasano #artisforliving #writing #writingcommunity
— Joseph Fasano
#poetry #poetrysky #poem #josephfasano #artisforliving #writing #writingcommunity
December 22, 2024 at 5:39 PM
“Love is for the ones who love the work.”
— Joseph Fasano
#poetry #poetrysky #poem #josephfasano #artisforliving #writing #writingcommunity
— Joseph Fasano
#poetry #poetrysky #poem #josephfasano #artisforliving #writing #writingcommunity
Gosh Alice Jones. Oils on stretched linen, 36x52inches. A part of my Grand Drag Legacy of Southeastern Minnesota series.
December 20, 2024 at 11:57 PM
Gosh Alice Jones. Oils on stretched linen, 36x52inches. A part of my Grand Drag Legacy of Southeastern Minnesota series.
Every studio needs one, to help bring hairs to paintings. Nobody wants bald paintings. #Eljay #studiodog
December 20, 2024 at 11:41 PM
Every studio needs one, to help bring hairs to paintings. Nobody wants bald paintings. #Eljay #studiodog
In the Cities for a little business, and now at Joy’s Pattaya, our favorite Thai restaurant from when we lived nearby.
December 17, 2024 at 11:08 PM
In the Cities for a little business, and now at Joy’s Pattaya, our favorite Thai restaurant from when we lived nearby.
Unexpected bounty for a starving artist: compost-pile volunteer squash. These grew over the summer without planting, care, or coaxing. I was thinking they would not taste good. But they are so yummy!
December 16, 2024 at 8:08 PM
Unexpected bounty for a starving artist: compost-pile volunteer squash. These grew over the summer without planting, care, or coaxing. I was thinking they would not taste good. But they are so yummy!
Here is the painting *in situ* at The National Gallery.
December 16, 2024 at 7:38 AM
Here is the painting *in situ* at The National Gallery.