by Joshua Rios
Acrylic on Canvas
18” x 24”
2025
Balboa Park reveals a different dimension of Joshua Rios's artistic range — stepping away from his signature abstract expressionism to capture the relaxed elegance of one of San Diego's most beloved landmarks. Crimson café umbrellas dot a sun-drenched plaza, silhouetted figures linger at wrought-iron tables, and the ornate Spanish Colonial tower rises confidently against a vivid blue sky punctuated by billowing white clouds. Rios renders the scene with a loose, confident brushwork that feels immediate and alive — less a literal document than a warm, luminous memory of an afternoon well spent. A perfect acquisition for San Diego collectors, lovers of plein air-inspired work, or anyone who wants to bring the spirit of Balboa Park into their home.
by Joshua Rios
Acrylic on Canvas
18” x 24”
2025
Balboa Park reveals a different dimension of Joshua Rios's artistic range — stepping away from his signature abstract expressionism to capture the relaxed elegance of one of San Diego's most beloved landmarks. Crimson café umbrellas dot a sun-drenched plaza, silhouetted figures linger at wrought-iron tables, and the ornate Spanish Colonial tower rises confidently against a vivid blue sky punctuated by billowing white clouds. Rios renders the scene with a loose, confident brushwork that feels immediate and alive — less a literal document than a warm, luminous memory of an afternoon well spent. A perfect acquisition for San Diego collectors, lovers of plein air-inspired work, or anyone who wants to bring the spirit of Balboa Park into their home.
