Josie studied at the University of Tasmania completing a Bachelor of Contemporary Art with Honours (Visual Art) in 2003 finishing with first class honours. Josie was a recipient of the University Medal and placed on the Dean's Roll of Honour.

Josie worked part time at Launceston Church Grammar School as an Art Technician.

Josie enjoys portrait painting, various crafts, travelling, playing the violin, surfing and bike riding.

• 2009 Illustrations for If Why Politics Doctor? Politics: Warts and All by Dr Frank Madill.
• 2006 Illustrations for If It All Comes Back to Sheep! Medicine: Warts and All by Dr Frank Madill.
• 2005 Illustrations for If You Faint, Fall Backwards! Medicine: Warts and All by Dr Frank Madill.
• 2003 2m x 4m mural painting for Dudley House, Hoblers Bridge road, Tasmania, volunteer collaborations.
• 2001-2004 Three paintings commissioned by Riverside Hotel for promotional displays.
• 1994 Sign painting for Paul's Veterinary clinic, Invermay Road tasmania collaboration.

• 2005 Art from Trash
  Exhibition of art from recycled materials,
  Long Gallery, Salamanca, Hobart
• 2004 Fully Booked
  Exhibition of work by Launceston Church Grammar School, School Art Staff
  Poimena, Launceston, Tasmania
• 2003 Red Hot
  Exhibition of graduating honours and post graduates student's work
  Academy Gallery, School of Visual and performing Arts, Inveresk, Tasmania
  Out of the box
  Contemporary Christian Art, Community Health Centre Smithton, Tasmania
  Eskleigh Art Award
  Exhibition and sale of work
  Perth, Tasmania
• 2002 The Academy school - Senior Students
  Academy Gallery, School of Visual and Performing Arts, Inveresk, Tasmania Painting Studio 2002
  Academy Gallery, University of Tasmania Newnham Campus
• 2001 The Drawing Show
  Gallery B, School of Visual and Performing Arts, Inveresk, Tasmania
  Facing Nature
  Gallery B, School of Visual and Performing Arts, Inveresk, Tasmania