Brian Joseph, Artist
Brian Joseph started painting at the tender age of 33 in 1986. He created his own style based on the fictitious Bydee People and thus he is called the Bydeeman. His paintings are as colorful as they are happy. His art focuses on education and promotes diversity. He is an artist, poet and a motivational speaker. He has four published books: Color Me Bydee, Happy Calypso Clowns, People Come In All Colors and Words of Bydee. Some of his art commissions were for Texas A&M University, City of Austin, Texas State Reading Association, The University of Texas, The Catholic Diocese of Corpus Christi, National Education Agency, National Association of Social Workers and Family Eldercare. Some of his mural commissions were for Auburn University, Advocacy Incorporated, Best Elementary School, and Del Valle Junior High School. He is an active judge and clinician around the state. Over the years Brian has received numerous awards and honors, including the TNOYS Spirit of Giving Award and The Austin Links Honoree of Community Arts Award. He was one of four artists featured in the KLRU television In Concept documentary. Brian was born in Trinidad, and he is a self-taught artist. He has a BA in Sociology and Anthropology from Tougaloo College and a MA in Urban Studies from Trinity University. Brian is currently writing his fifth book titled “From Brian Joseph to the Bydee Man.” Brian has been designing the artwork for the choir festival for many years. Brian resides in Cedar Park, Texas. He can be contacted via email at bydeeartgallery@gmail.com, via website at www.bydee.com, or via phone, 512-507-7877.