Joseph Aaron is a young California plein air impressionist painter and a rising star who possesses a great natural talent. Primarily a self-taught artist, he studied with Ovanes Berberian, but he has made a name for himself and is now regarded as one of the top contemporary California painters. Joseph Aaron was born in Southern California in 1959. During his High School years, he did a great amount of drawing. Even though he always desired to paint, he engaged in the pursuit of other interests for almost fifteen years. His artistic inclinations were again awakened while living near Laguna. Viewing the beautiful works in the galleries of the area, he gave in to the need to express himself in art. After a period of dabbling in pencil, pen and ink and acrylic, Aaron began to work in oil in 1994. The Masters of California Impressionism heavily influenced Joseph Aaron. His work reflects his passion for this sensual style of rendering the natural beauty. Although he is also adept at still life and floral paintings, his burning passion is to render outdoor scenes like the early California impressionists. His favorite subjects are drawn from the areas of Santa Barbara and Ojai, north up the coast, to Morro Bay. Joseph is now a dedicated, full time painter with the desire to be known and remembered for his work. Recently listed in Davenport’s Art Reference & Price Guide as well as the Artists Bluebook, he is sold in major galleries in Santa Barbara, San Diego, and Laguna Beach.