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For Joe Henry Baker, water is not just a medium—it is the very essence of his artistic process and creative expression. Each morning begins with a ritual of cleansing and clarity, where he immerses himself under pure, filtered water that refreshes his body and sharpens his mind. Water fuels his inspiration, flowing through every brushstroke and wash of color on the canvas.
Joe’s paintings capture the fluidity and vitality of water itself—its ability to cleanse, transform, and give life. As an artist deeply connected to nature, he understands that the quality of water influences not only his physical wellbeing but also the energy and authenticity of his work. With every piece he creates, Joe invites viewers to experience the purity and power of water—reminding us all that just as water nourishes the body.
WATER &
PAINTING
with Joe Henry Baker
Joe Henry Baker is a dear friend who produces beautiful paintings that explore light and movement in abstract form. Joe’s preferred technique is called ‘alla prima’ (also known as wet on wet), in which layers of paint are applied on top of layers of each other before they dry… which means the work must be done quickly and often in one sitting. We love how this way of working lends itself to ‘chance and control’ in which the work is unpredictable and experimental, evolving as the paint dries and settles.
Water is fundamental to painting — as it’s the delivery mechanism that carries the pigment in paint to the surface of what’s being painted on — the canvas, the wall, the fabric. We spent a morning with Joe on the beach as he used the ocean water to both mix his paint and to apply on top of the canvas as he produced two beautiful works.
Water played a role in more ways than one: The salinity of the ocean water had an impact on the painting itself, creating a crystallization effect as the work dried, and Joe’s ’studio’ became the empty, freeing beach, his movements influenced by the waves before him.
WATER &
PAINTING
with Joe Henry Baker
Joe Henry Baker is a dear friend who produces beautiful paintings that explore light and movement in abstract form. Joe’s preferred technique is called ‘alla prima’ (also known as wet on wet), in which layers of paint are applied on top of layers of each other before they dry… which means the work must be done quickly and often in one sitting. We love how this way of working lends itself to ‘chance and control’ in which the work is unpredictable and experimental, evolving as the paint dries and settles.
Water is fundamental to painting — as it’s the delivery mechanism that carries the pigment in paint to the surface of what’s being painted on — the canvas, the wall, the fabric. We spent a morning with Joe on the beach as he used the ocean water to both mix his paint and to apply on top of the canvas as he produced two beautiful works.
Water played a role in more ways than one: The salinity of the ocean water had an impact on the painting itself, creating a crystallization effect as the work dried, and Joe’s ’studio’ became the empty, freeing beach, his movements influenced by the waves before him.
WATER &
PAINTING
with Joe Henry Baker
Joe Henry Baker is a dear friend who produces beautiful paintings that explore light and movement in abstract form. Joe’s preferred technique is called ‘alla prima’ (also known as wet on wet), in which layers of paint are applied on top of layers of each other before they dry… which means the work must be done quickly and often in one sitting. We love how this way of working lends itself to ‘chance and control’ in which the work is unpredictable and experimental, evolving as the paint dries and settles.
Water is fundamental to painting — as it’s the delivery mechanism that carries the pigment in paint to the surface of what’s being painted on — the canvas, the wall, the fabric. We spent a morning with Joe on the beach as he used the ocean water to both mix his paint and to apply on top of the canvas as he produced two beautiful works.
Water played a role in more ways than one: The salinity of the ocean water had an impact on the painting itself, creating a crystallization effect as the work dried, and Joe’s ’studio’ became the empty, freeing beach, his movements influenced by the waves before him.
WATER &
PAINTING
with Joe Henry Baker
Joe Henry Baker is a dear friend who produces beautiful paintings that explore light and movement in abstract form. Joe’s preferred technique is called ‘alla prima’ (also known as wet on wet), in which layers of paint are applied on top of layers of each other before they dry… which means the work must be done quickly and often in one sitting. We love how this way of working lends itself to ‘chance and control’ in which the work is unpredictable and experimental, evolving as the paint dries and settles.
Water is fundamental to painting — as it’s the delivery mechanism that carries the pigment in paint to the surface of what’s being painted on — the canvas, the wall, the fabric. We spent a morning with Joe on the beach as he used the ocean water to both mix his paint and to apply on top of the canvas as he produced two beautiful works.
Water played a role in more ways than one: The salinity of the ocean water had an impact on the painting itself, creating a crystallization effect as the work dried, and Joe’s ’studio’ became the empty, freeing beach, his movements influenced by the waves before him.