Born in Duquesne, PA in 1939, I Joseph is a self-taught artist. He works in all media. His first-choice medium is wataercolor and sacred art is his preferred subject matter.

His works have been shown at the Washington Square Outdoor Art Exhibit in NEw York City, the Stockade Ehibit in Schenectady, Red River Art Gallery in Atlanta, GA, Juxtapose Gallery in Westfield, NJ, and numerous shows in the Saratoga Springs area, including the Soave Faire, Marina Petro, and Dayspring Galleries.

In 1985, he was commissioned by the City of Schenectady to do a watercolor of the historic sculpture of Lawrence the Indian. The original painting is on exhibit in the Schenectady City Hall. Lithograph No. 1 was presented to the Mayor of Albany, NY and is displayed in Albany's City Hall.

I Joseph was commissioned by the great boxing trainer, Lou Duva, trainer to Evander Holyfield and Pernell Whittaker, to paint the portraits of several members of his family.

I Joseph is a member of the exclusive Oak Room Artists Gallery in Schenectady, NY. He is a resident of Saratoga Springs, NY, and has his studio gallery at 34 Jefferson Street in that city.