Joseph Holodook was born in the Historic Hudson River Valley. This is also where he was raised up. He liked the environment and the natural features in this region and they so much inspired him to be an artist. Today, his artwork reflects his environment - a welcoming, warm and friendly place never mean and uncaring. He paints the way he would like the world to be. His licensees for which he has created artwork are UNICEF, Heartside Home, Evergreen Enterprises, Hallmark, Wincraft, JCA, Limited Treasures, Pictura, NCE, Leanin' Tree, Tweel, Ne Qwa, and many others all over the world. He is largely self-taught and works from dreams, legends and life. However, viewing his work, it’s difficult to tell that he’s a self-taught artist. That’s because his art stands out among the works of other artists in terms of attractiveness, quality and theme. Holodook prefers working in oil paint, gouache and acrylics and has been able to create a large portfolio of work. Many of his works grace the walls of many prestigious homes as well as leading organizations, among them ITG Boston and Ernst & Young. Framed Joseph Holodook art are highly priced by many discerning art collectors. This is a clear testimony that they are in high demand. Holodook is the finest painter of country Americana and Santa Claus in America. This has helped to make him one of the best-loved painters in America. His pieces of artwork have been licensed on a variety of products including prints, puzzles, holiday decorations and home decor.