Jan 07 2009
C’est moi!
The Artist as a Young Man(72).
Joe “The Artist” Hagarty
Connestee Falls, Brevard, NC - USA.
Originally a Computer Design Engineer, Consultant, and teacher, he painted in oils and acrylics in the 1980’s. Retiring in 2000 to Connestee Falls (Brevard), North Carolina, he started painting in water media and doing pen and ink drawings.
Since coming to Connestee Falls, NC, Joe has taken courses in drawing, watercolor techniques, and oil painting from noted national and local artists.
In 2004, 2006, and 2007, he was Treasurer of Art League of Henderson County. Since 2001, he has been Treasurer of the Connestee Art League. He is also an active member of the Transylvania Art Guild in Brevard, NC.
Artist’s statement:
“Life is full of opportunities; opportunity knocks when we least expect it; most of the time, we fail to hear the knock. - View each scene, person, or event as an opportunity for expression.”
