Joe Winslow

Joe Winslow believes that art, unlike any report or statistic, gives America the clearest picture of how her young citizens use their hearts and hands to shepherd this nation to a greater good. He strives to communicate the deep relationships that are shared among those that serve, and, those that they protect through his art.

Winslow was reared by a father who was an architect and a mother who was an interior designer. From both parents, he developed a love of plein-air sketching of architectural structures as well as an appreciation of dramatic interiors. These experiences were bolstered by considerable formal studies surrounding art history, architecture and sculpture.

His professional pursuits over the last 30 years have included contributing to the Marine Corps Combat Art Program, designing and creating incredible exhibits, and deploying to combat zones to document military history and collect battle artifacts. His combat service in the Battle of Fallujah inspired a return to his art.

Winslow served 21 years in the US Marine Corps – which included a posting in the Marine Corps History Division. He first participated in combat operations as a Field Historian and Combat Artist in Al Anbar Province, Iraq during Operation Phantom Fury in 2004. He accompanied infantry assault units, and it was his job to record events of historical importance for the Marine Corps Museum System and History Division. He completed field sketches and renderings of combat action and collected battle artifacts and came home to begin sculptural and fine art representations of our Marines in action.

Winslow has written extensively for official USMC History publications and conducted speaking tours regarding the 2nd Battle of Fallujah.

He is a member of American Legion Post 22 in Luray, Va.