In Their Words
“Josh Ball is a truly gifted artist and visionary. His ability to not only draw and paint but to transform ideas into vivid realities is remarkable. Through his work, Josh brings characters and emotions to life in ways that captivate and inspire. He helped me bring my book to life with his incredible drawings of Seth Squatch, building a world around the character that feels so real you half expect to stumble into the Adventures of Seth Squatch on your next walk in the woods. Whether you hire him for a creative project or purchase one of his stunning paintings, you won’t be disappointed. His talent and passion shine through in every piece he creates.”
— Mike McKinstry - Executive Producer/Host/Author
"Josh Ball brought creativity and precision to every detail of our project. Once the design was finalized, his work was professional, meticulous, and exceptionally clean—highly recommend! It catches people’s eye immediately.”
— Meghan Ketterman - Business Owner
"Josh has that rare combination of immense talent and genuine warmth that makes working with him truly unforgettable. I can’t recommend him highly enough to anyone seeking art that beautifully captures the essence and spirit of a person.”
— Mindy McEachran - Private Collector
"I’m beyond thrilled with the painting Joshua created for our family home . It’s stunning — full of warmth, emotion, and personality. Somehow, he managed to capture not just an image, but a feeling of the outback. Every time I look at it, I am back in the place where I first saw the buffalo. The whole process was easy, and creative. If you’re looking for art that tells a story Josh is your man.”
— Patience Wright - Private Collector
"Completely obsessed with the custom pet portraits Joshua painted, the colors, the texture, the vibe — pure magic. The canvases are elegant, bold, and one-of-a-kind. If you’ve been thinking about commissioning a piece, do it. Josh captured the images and personalities of our beasts.”
— Patience Wright - Private Collector
“Josh is hands down my favorite artist of all time! His range of expression is incredible — I own pieces that span from fun and lighthearted to dark and thought-provoking, even hyper-realistic. I even have one painted on burlap (who does that!?), and it’s absolutely stunning.
Working with Josh is like hanging out with one of your coolest friends — you share your idea, talk price, and next thing you know, your new artwork is on its way across the country, ready to take center stage in your home.
Every piece he creates has its own soul, and I can’t wait for the day he finally agrees to sell me the original ‘Steven’ painting. Until then, I’ll keep admiring his brilliance from my wall. Josh is amazing — the world should know.”
— Austin Thomas - Private Collector
“I’ve known Josh for almost 30 years, and from day one it was clear he wasn’t just another illustration student he was operating on an entirely different frequency. At the Center for Creative Studies in Detroit, he wasn’t merely top of the class; half the time he was better than the professors. The rest of us were grinding through assignments while he was quietly rewriting what ‘amazing’ even meant.
Over the years, he’s become more than a friend he’s family. A true brother in art and in life. We share the same humor, the same fascination with the strange corners of creativity, and the same instinct to keep pushing an idea until it stops being safe and starts being unforgettable. That’s always been Josh’s default setting.
His talent isn’t confined to one lane, either. He has the raw, hand-drawn chops that most artists would trade an in our case a left arm for illustration, painting, sculpture all instinctual, all deeply human. But on top of that, he’s an incredibly skilled commercial artist. His graphic design work shows the kind of precision, versatility, and problem-solving you only find in someone who understands both the art and the business of visual communication. He’s one of the rare creatives who can deliver soul and strategy in the same breath.
One of my most cherished pieces of art is a portrait he painted of our beloved cat Ari after he passed. Every person who sees it stops, stares, and wants to know the story behind it. It has a kind of emotional gravity that only comes from someone who puts truth into their work, whether it’s personal art or commercial projects.
Being around Josh or seeing what he creates is stepping into a world built by someone who refuses to do anything halfway. He’s fearless, relentlessly skilled, and wired with a creative spark you can’t teach or fake. After decades of watching him evolve, he still finds new ways to surprise me. That’s the sign of an artist worth paying attention to and one I’m proud to call my brother.”
— Matthew Sommerfield - A career creative, glad to have Josh in his corner
“Josh Ball is simply incredible to work with on a commission. He took my rough, directional ideas and transformed them into a beautiful, moving masterwork that my son cherishes among his most prized possessions. Josh communicated at every step, allowing me to be come inside his creative process and experience the painting from ideation through completion. The best thing I did was get out of his way and let him create - his passion and love for the work is truly infectious. Josh Ball is an amazing artist, creator and friend. I’m already thinking about the next commission I can bring him!”
— Matthew Hubbard - CEO