Joe Graham
Founder + Creative Director
I built Trade Waters to make the painting process more thoughtful, more creative, and easier for people to navigate.
01 / Overview
Painting.
Design.
Direction.
Joe Graham is the founder and creative director of Trade Waters Painting Company. He brings together professional painting, design thinking, and clear project direction to help clients transform spaces with confidence.
His background spans painting, graphic design, branding, environmental design, murals, and live production. That range taught him to see a project as more than a coat of paint: every color, surface, graphic, schedule, and person has to work together to create a finished environment that feels intentional.
Joe founded Trade Waters to give clients one capable team that can carry a strong idea from the first walkthrough through the final detail. He leads the creative direction, builds the systems that keep the work organized, and stays connected to the craft on every project.