Artist: Joey Mars

Joey Mars is an artist illustrator who has been creating a unique world of characters and far out planetary environments for more than 30 years. His art has reached the far corners of the world through distribution by Liquid Blue, Polygram, Not Fade Away, Net Sales and Orion Distributers, among others. In the 1990s and 2000s the Joey Mars brand and fan base grew in the music merchandising, pop-surreal, “low brow” graphics world.

Joey went to Art School in Boston, MA in the 1980s, and began creating band flyers and rock and roll posters for Boston alt rock circles, and by the 1990s had distribution deals with Aerosmith and the Grateful Dead.  Living in Worcester in the 90’s he was president and member of the Worcester Artist Group bringing live music and Artist events to Central Massachusetts. He continued his commercial work for Budweiser and Pepsi through the Boston Phoenix. As a consultant, and in house artist, for Shop Therapy in Provincetown, MA,  he travelled throughout Asia, helping to develop their unique merchandise and alternative shopping emporium brand. Joey is well known for his eye-catching iconic murals that adorn the outside of Shop Therapy on Commercial St. in Provincetown.

Moving to Cape Cod in the late 90’s Joey began showcasing his art in local galleries throughout the Cape and the Northeast. He collaborated with local P-town artists forming the Hell Town Gallery which was influential in showcasing local artists and helped launch successful careers. He continues to create his artwork on canvas, digitally, and through merchandise and t-shirts, and he is active in supporting the arts throughout Cape Cod. Joey is currently hosting a weekly live  online auction on Whatnot, featuring his work, including one-of-a-kind t-shirts, clothing and hats, as well as original canvas and prints.

Look for Joey Mars on Whatnot @joeymars, Instagram @joeymarsart and on Facebook  @joeymarsworld.