Joseph Toney honed his artistic practice growing up in Western North Carolina and earned a BFA from Appalachian State University. After exploring various locations in the West, he settled in Salt Lake City, Utah. Toney creates ultra-contemporary landscapes that reflect a deep connection to environmental issues, drawing inspiration from the vastness of the American West. His illustrative painting style reimagines these landscapes with meticulous attention to detail, resulting in abstracted memoryscapes. His work is showcased worldwide, appearing in private collections, large-scale murals, and commercial products in the outdoor industry.