Instagram story viewer> @joshpaintedthat> Posts

Josh Cook

@joshpaintedthat

1.5K

followers

1601

following

Painter. Digital Artist. @letjosh.cook
Chicago Based.
and yea, my commissions open. DM for inquires

POSTS STORIES REELS TAGGED

My first, upcoming solo exhibition, Shadow of Your Smile, brings together a year of paintings exploring Black interiority, childhood recollection, and the stories carried in everyday gestures.
Opening December 19th at Fourtunehouse Art Center.
Thank you to everyone who’s pushed, supported, and challenged me on this path. I can’t wait to share this work with you.
Dec. 19th – Jan. 4th · Chicago🙏🏼 by @joshpaintedthat

372

75

a year ago

Black Creativity Night Out was a success🙏🏻🍾 Grateful to @msichicago for allowing me to be showing and speaking about my artwork to so many people.
•
•
•
#art #painting #explore #blackart #chicagoartist taken in Griffin Museum of Science and Industry by @joshpaintedthat

106

9

7 months ago

With all the MJ appreciation going around I thought I’d highlight my painting “The Hardest Working 11 year old”. Much respect to the incredible stylist Michael worked with throughout his career🙏🏻 This work is also FOR SALE💯
#art #explore #painting #oilpainting #michaeljackson by @joshpaintedthat

61

3

8 months ago

My art is in the Museum of Science and Industry for the Black Creativity Exhibition! If you’re in Chicago, stop by to see my piece “Bees on the Lowend” 🐝 ! @msichicago #art #explore #painting #chicago #blackart taken in Griffin Museum of Science and Industry by @joshpaintedthat

195

7

9 months ago

Happy to announce my artwork “Bees onna Lowend” was selected to be a part of the Black Creativity Juried Art Exhibition at @msichicago !
It’s the longest continuous running exhibit of Black art, running for 56 years. The exhibition highlights Black artists for thousands of Museum visitors, and I am so thrilled to be included. You can see my piece from Jan. 19 to April 19. 🐝🎉
•
•
#art #artofinstagram #chicagoart #chicagoartist #blackart by @joshpaintedthat

197

28

9 months ago

“Shadow Of Your Smile”
36 x 48 oil, pigment stick on Canvas
•
•
Currently on view at my solo exhibition also titled “Shadow of Your Smile” at Fourtunehouse Art Center. The exhibition has been EXTENDED to Friday, Jan 9th🚨 So see it while you can🙏🏼
•
•
#chicago #art gallery #chicagoartist #art #explore by @joshpaintedthat

85

0

9 months ago

You all know I love a good timelapse so I had to make one for the set up SHADOW OF YOUR SMILE 🙏🏻
•
The show is currently up at @Fourtunehouse until January 4th!
•
#oil #painting #artgallery #explore #chicagoart by @joshpaintedthat

60

2

10 months ago

The Quadrant

•The Driver
•Stranger in Moscow
•He Was Number One
•Window Seat

2025. Oil on 11x14 Canvas.
SHADOW OF YOUR SMILE. At Fourtunehouse Art Center.

#oilpainting #art #artgallery #chicagogallery #paintings by @joshpaintedthat

107

1

10 months ago

Friday, Dec 19th, I had my first solo art exhibition. I’m still replaying the night over in my head. The love and support I felt from all my guests, I will truly never forget. I want to thank every single person who reposted, shared, and liked the announcement, everyone who DM’ed me encouraging words, everyone who came to opening, everyone who’s ever liked a piece of my artwork, thank you to my family, my friends and peers, and to Fourtunehouse for seeing and hearing my ideas and visions. I hope to continue to make art that connects and brings families and communities together 🙏🏻THANK YOU!!!💐 by @joshpaintedthat

564

30

10 months ago

Tonight. Shadow of Your Smile. Doors at 6.
Hope to see you there🤞🏼
•
•
#art #artgallery #chicagogallery #explore #artistsofinstagram by @joshpaintedthat

127

7

10 months ago

5️⃣ DAYS left until my first solo exhibition, SHADOW OF YOUR SMILE”, at @fourtunehouse 🚨 I can’t wait for you all to see and experience the work I’ve been developing over the year!
•
Featuring:

“Shadow of Your Smile” (2024)
“The Kid’s Room” (2025)
“He was Number One” (2025)
“Watermelon Theory” (2025)

•
#art #artist #gallery #painting #explorechicago #explore #chicagoart by @joshpaintedthat

78

6

10 months ago

9 more days until SHADOW OF YOUR SMILE. My first solo exhibition at Fourtunehouse Art Center🚨 Slide and the art I’ve been working on for the past year🙏🏻
•
•
#art #explore #painting #oilpainting #blackart #artwork #chicagoartist #artgallery by @joshpaintedthat

76

5

10 months ago