Joshua Dean Wiley draws his inspiration from the environment. Growing up in the rural Midwest and currently living in the desert of Arizona have provided a rich backdrop for his current artwork. Known for mixing media to create a variety of unique textures, Wiley is adept at using metallics, like iron oxide and chromium oxide, as well as acrylic paints. Wiley has gained a reputation for his incredible painting style, and has shown his work in many galleries in his home state of Arizona and around the country.