Joseph Fronsee – the Artist

It all started in Mont Saint Guilbert, Belgium in 1862, when Francois-Joseph Fronsee, my Great-Great-Grandfather, with his wife and 7 children, departed for America. Thanks to him, and then Felix, John and Emanuel, I am here today in America having the wonderful luxury of painting whatever my inner-inspiration directs me to paint.

As an artist, I am very fortunate to have had the opportunity to have painted all over the world, including, Tuscany and Portovenere, Italy; Giverney, Aix in Provence and Arles, France; Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany; Stockholm, Sweden; Killarney, Ireland; Mont Saint Guilbert, Belgium and all over the United States and Canada, including Hawaii.

I paint primarily acrylics, but also dabble with gouache and oils, but the drying time of oils frustrates me too much. I prefer the quicker drying time of acrylics.

What paintings do I love the most? Well, there is my series of Christmas cards, with an original painting for each year. And, of course, my Surreal golf course paintings, which started with "Sky Golf." But, my truly most favorites are my "Young Girl in White" series, which started with "The Highest Roses," and includes "The Special Bouquet," and my "Tuscany Color" series, which started with "Portovenere Sunset."

I live and paint in Weddington, NC., where I have a wonderful art studio and a gallery/house full of paintings.

ps - it is always important to remember one's beginnings. This was my first painting ever...... and this is a special note of thanks to my two biggest art fans, Dave & Julie, for all their support and encouragement through the years.