Joe  is a local Westfield Artist with a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. He is the owner and Creative Director of Get Set Marketing on Worthington Street in Springfield. His wife and children have been supportive in his creative endeavors, even though they haven’t seen the bills for his art supplies. Thanks for stopping by to check out the work!

josephbessette

"Monster in the Closet" 48" x 54" Oil on Canvas. I "Monster in the Closet" 48" x 54" Oil on Canvas. Imaginations run wild late at night. Creaking doors, squeaking floors. You get the gist. Grab that bat! It's go time! Lot's of dark paint on this one. The art store made big bucks on me. 

#painting #oilpainting #illustration #monster #canvaspaintings #art #westernmassart #westernmassartist #baseballbat
I did a Monster series quite a while ago that trie I did a Monster series quite a while ago that tried to illustrate those scary things that go bump in the night. I used to always check my back seat when I got into the car, but what if the one time I looked back there, something looked back at me! This one likes to chew on seatbelts. "Back Seat" 48x48" Oil on Canvas

#painting #oilpainting #illustration #monster #canvaspaintings #art #westernmassart #westernmassartist
"The Bully" 48x48" Screw bullies. Could I have be "The Bully" 48x48"

Screw bullies. Could I have been bullied? I'm not sure why I painted this other than the fact at one time or another, I've felt that hand right up where his is. Teased, provoked, insulted, made fun of, etc. etc. No one should have to go through this. And if you're that big guy on the right, you're the asshole. (But in realty, I knew these two models and we had some fun making this.) But yeah, screw you bully!

#acrylicpainting #artist #stopbullying #westernmassart #nobullying #westernmassartists #painting #art
"KEEP IT DOWN!" 48X48" Jamming on the kit in your "KEEP IT DOWN!" 48X48"
Jamming on the kit in your parents basement is where it all started. Bless your folks for putting up with it. Because of you Rock N' Roll will never die. But truthfully, your parents miss it. Paradiddle away! 

#acrylicpainting #artist #dummer #drumming #painting #jamming #musician
"The Trip" - 48x48" Geeze! Practical jokers end up "The Trip" - 48x48"
Geeze! Practical jokers end up with tv shows these days, but when it ends up with a smooshed pizza, it's no bueno.

#acrylicpainting #artist #pizza #trip #painting #practicaljokes
"Stuck" - 48x48" Spotters are underrated, especial "Stuck" - 48x48"
Spotters are underrated, especially when you've missed your energy drink.

#acrylicpainting #artist #weightlifting #workout #painting #workoutfail #workoutmotivation #athleticgreens
"Sick Day" 48x48". When I'm out of tissues it's pr "Sick Day" 48x48". When I'm out of tissues it's probably one of the most horrible things that can happen. Who the heck wants to use TP?! When you're sick, they're more valuable than gold!!! Thanks to my Mom for posing for this painting. Let's pretend that the book on her chest is "1001 Remedies for the Common Cold." But really, chicken soup is the only one...according to Grandma. 

#acrylicpainting #artist #tissues #sickday #thermometer #painting
This is probably the last time my brother didn't h This is probably the last time my brother didn't have a beard. Although with the shaving cream where it is, maybe a goatee? And look at the detail of that Bic Razor! Watch those nubs. Ouch! "The Cut" 48x48" 

#acrylicpainting #artist #cut #shaving #bic_group #painting
Going to post some oldies before some newies come Going to post some oldies before some newies come along. Just took down some of these 48x48" paintings that have been traveling with me for quite some time. I did a whole series called "Little Problems." This one actually won me some money. Appropriate because it's of my Dad who turned 81 this week. It's called "Hole in Sock." Always a bummer...unless you like holes in your socks. Enjoy.

#acrylicpainting #artist #socks #painting
In honor of Star Wars day. Here’s Chewy Cat from In honor of Star Wars day. Here’s Chewy Cat from a few years ago as well as my other “Space Opera” doodles. May the 4th Be with you too. https://www.hambonepicklebottom.com/category/space-opera/
Flight cancelled so we're stuck in Florida during Flight cancelled so we're stuck in Florida during the storm. Yeah, boo hoo. Anyway, here's an oldie. "Backpacking Bee." Trudge on friend.
Dem apples Dem apples
Make way for that 70s King of the Jog! #animalart Make way for that 70s King of the Jog! #animalart #animalartist #childrensbookillustration #watercolorpencils #runningmotivation #drawingaday #whimsicalart
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Jack runs with a hydration pack! #animalart #insta Jack runs with a hydration pack! #animalart #instaartist #watercolorpencils #jackrabbit #childrensbookillustration #childrensillustration #runningmotivation
Iggy runs in the nude. Avert your eyes. #animalart Iggy runs in the nude. Avert your eyes. #animalartist #watercolorpencils #childrensbookillustration #running #whimsicalart #illustration
Today is H? Or is it I? I think I’m behind. Anyw Today is H? Or is it I? I think I’m behind. Anyway, have you ever seen those races where the runners wear tutu’s? We’ll, here she is. This is my valentine’s horse…. #animalartist #instaartist #childrensbookillustration #running #horse
Goats kinda freak me out. Not sure if its the look Goats kinda freak me out. Not sure if its the look they give you like their going to ram you in the nethers, the fact that they eat pine trees, or the way they whine like a baby. Just Weird. Although I do like the cheese! Speaking of goats, here’s one running to his retirement. Enjoy your life in sunny Florida. We’ll forget about the last 2 years. #drawingaday #childrensbookillustration #illustration #running #goat
Beats. I ran with my tunes on this morning and put Beats. I ran with my tunes on this morning and put in 4 miles…but I think it could have been more because with all the frozen pavement (black ice again), I felt like I was running on a treadmill or even running backwards! I couldn’t help but smile over how silly this all was because it’s now 40 degrees and all melted.  Oh well, Fox here puts in the time too, and the miles just flow a bit better with the beats pumpin. #artaday #illustration #childrensbookillustration #running #foxart
Black ice. I almost had multiple wipeouts this mor Black ice. I almost had multiple wipeouts this morning when I went for my run. A light snow began to fall and suddenly outlined the treacherous foe. I danced around it similarly to our pachydermic friend here, but wasn’t sporting the purple compression wear. Those were my daughters suggestions, and I think they rock. #watercolorpencils #childrensbookillustration #running #illustration #elephant
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