Voodoo Cowboy Presents: Josh “Spar” Esparza
::March 9th, 2010::
Joshua Esparza was born May 1978 near Los Angeles. He began his professional art career in 1997 under the name Spar Designs which evolved into SparArt in 2001.
Joshua has been drawing since early childhood and started painting at the age of eighteen. He married his muse in 2006, and in 2007 they expanded to Austin, Texas. He currently lives in L.A. and works and displays in L.A. and Austin.
After graduating high school in 1996, he spent two years under Celeste Korthase at Celeste Korthase Studios. She introduced him to the broad spectrum of faux finishes, color theory, chemical staining and furniture painting. Joshua used this new knowledge of painting and paired it with his artistic talent to begin his career in the homes of family members. His clientele, as varied as his work, ranges from homeowners to businesses to schools. Joshua’s medium varies, while paint is primary, he also works with all types of illustrating mediums as well as metal & wood, tattooing and computers.
In 2001, Joshua met an influential figure in his career, artist Charles Hanson of C. Hanson Design. Charles gave him that opportunity to broaden his metallurgy skills. While Joshua was immersed in and inspired by Charles’ creativity he continued developing new and innovative art techniques . Custom car builder Dean Bryant of Elegant Customs mentored Joshua while he customizing his chopped ‘73 Coupe Deville. Joshua’s most recent art is taking him increasing into the spiritual/visionary realm. He was an artist is residence at the Peacock House and performed a solo show of his works last Fall.
Sacred Fertile