We had the good fortune of connecting with Joseph R Wheeler III and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Joseph R, looking back, what do you think was the most difficult decision you’ve had to make?
Possibly the most difficult decision yet is one I answer everyday. How to stay on my path as a legit ARTIST, become rich and travel the world, as an ARTIST, without falling prey to common societal pressures to give up on Art Life and become just another number in the system. I always decide to keep on keepin on as an ARTIST! Because I know my value and my purpose.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
I am an Artist in every sense of the word but I am currently branding myself with my skills as an Actor, Writer, Producer, and Director. I do Indy films like my creature feature BIGGITY:What Is It!? , and BOSS, currently on YOUTUBE at ONYXCON. ONYXCON is a nonprofit Arts and Culture multipurpose 501c3 nonprofit. We started as an annual /bi-annual comicon that ran from 2009-2019. We want to bring back the live event, but only if/when the budget (we need your donations), venues, and logistics match the anticipation.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
A best friend for this situation would be my Lady. I am single as of this interview but if I had an out of town love connection I would wanna show her my city! ATL is a different place now than what I grew up in. I would first and foremost be safe. It’s sad to say that first but it’s a reality. I would give them a car tour of local murals and other public art. I would take them to the High Museum, to Hammonds House Museum, all of the tourist spots near Centennial Olympic Park like the GA Aquarium. Naturally the MLK Center and Atlanta History center, tons of food options, and maybe a park festival.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
Anyone that is currently supporting ONYXCON!

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Image Credits
I took this picture. I am a master photographer and master of selfie and cropping magic!

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