Highlighting the Issue
One way to make a problem visible and understandable is through art. This is what Joseph Marshal Foster is passionate about. The artist portrays homeless people, aiming to show individuals in difficult life circumstances and share their stories with a wide audience. He doesn’t try to idealize or embellish their faces; instead, he shows them as vulnerable yet strong.
My process
Foster often engages directly with the people he paints, spending time to understand their stories, emotions, and life experiences.
This connection allows him to truly see and capture the true essence of each person.
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Foster’s technique often using rough, bold strokes to highlight the harsh realities his subjects face.
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The Artist works with a variety of materials, from traditional oil paints to unconventional surfaces like cardboard.
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In his work, Joseph Marshal Foster uses natural, muted tones to focus viewers' attention on the portraits themselves and their emotions.
Joe sees beauty and uniqueness in people, despite the difficult circumstances they have found themselves in. He donates a portion of proceeds to local shelters and kitchens to help those in need.
Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of Mine, you did for Me.
- Matthew 25:40
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