JOSEPH Q. DAILY
Daily's keen eye and steady hand produce exquisite contemporary portraits that pay homage to traditional techniques. The canvas skillfully portrays the dewy texture of skin, the intricacies of hands and the softness of fabrics. Subjects may be depicted in a luminous setting or presented alone against a single light source. In some instances, the inclusion of a landscape, a beloved pet or another person enriches the portrait, providing the viewer with deeper insight into the subject's life.
The portrait process is seamless for the sitter, as the artist travels to their location to capture numerous photographs for reference. Once the composition is finalized, Daily retreats to the studio to bring the painting to life. A final visit to the subject ensures precise details, such as eye color and skin tone. The entire process can be completed in just a few months, though the wait for an appointment may extend to a year.
Mayor, Philadelphia 2008-2016 Painted 2024
Sidney Kimmel Medical School at Thomas Jefferson University Philadelphia
Princeton Theological Seminary Princeton, NJ
Mayor, Philadelphia 2008-2016 Painted 2024
Joseph Q. Daily has been creating art for as long as he can remember. Born in 1981, to two freelance illustrators, he was fortunate to grow up in a creative environment filled with art supplies. He began his formal art training in high school and continued at The School of Visual Arts in Manhattan, where he was honored with the prestigious four-year Silas H. Rhodes Scholarship. While still in college, Joseph sold his first portrait and began working professionally as a portrait painter immediately upon graduation.
In 2005, Joseph received both the Best of Show and People’s Choice Award at the Portrait Society of America’s International Portrait Competition. A chance encounter with Minnie S. Churchill, the director of Churchill Heritage and a keynote speaker at the conference, opened the door to a steady stream of commissions on both sides of the Atlantic. Today, Joseph’s public and private commissions are displayed in collections throughout the United States and the United Kingdom.
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Whenever possible, Joseph and his wife, Maria, enjoy exploring the gardens, fields, and woods surrounding their home in Vestal, New York, in search of inspiring subjects to paint.
SELECTED COLLECTIONS & COMMISSIONS
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Churchill Heritage Foundation
Community College of Philadelphia
Hamilton College
Jefferson Health Foundation-New Jersey
Lafayette College
Loyola University, College of Law, New Orleans
Magee Rehabilitation Hospital, Philadelphia
Mellon Bank, Pittsburgh, PA
Minterne Estate, Baron Digby, Dorchester, Dorset, England
New York Yacht Club
Philadelphia City Hall
Princeton Theological Seminary
Randolph Churchill
St. Lawrence University
School of Medicine, Washington University
Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia
Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia
Torosay Castle Estate, Isle of Mull, Scotland
Tulane University, School of Law
University of South Florida
Widener University
Numerous private commissions