Joel Spector
Known for his images of elegance, Joel Spector was born in Havana, Cuba, came to the United States at the age of 12, and currently lives in New Milford, Connecticut, with his wife Rowena and their four children; Max, Ari, Jacob and Saskia. He graduated from Fashion Institute of Technology and attended the Art Student's League.
Joel started out in the field of fashion illustration, then moved on to general illustration, working on well-known accounts throughout the years. His work has been published in books, children's books, magazines, newspapers, advertisements and annual reports. Honors include; Gold Medal awards from the Pastel Society of America, Society of Illustrators Award, and Best in Show at the Kent Art Association. His work has been featured in The Artist Magazine, Novum Magazine, Pastels International and Best Of Pastels. Represented in prominent collections. Japanese television produced a documentary showing his vibrant and methodical illustration process.
Presently working on murals in addition to illustration, Joel is sought out to paint commissioned portraits.
Joel started out in the field of fashion illustration, then moved on to general illustration, working on well-known accounts throughout the years. His work has been published in books, children's books, magazines, newspapers, advertisements and annual reports. Honors include; Gold Medal awards from the Pastel Society of America, Society of Illustrators Award, and Best in Show at the Kent Art Association. His work has been featured in The Artist Magazine, Novum Magazine, Pastels International and Best Of Pastels. Represented in prominent collections. Japanese television produced a documentary showing his vibrant and methodical illustration process.
Presently working on murals in addition to illustration, Joel is sought out to paint commissioned portraits.
