Joel  is a lifelong Massachusetts resident. He finds inspiration in New England’s natural beauty along with concepts that take him back to his childhood. He graduated from University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth with a BFA in illustration. His career was spent teaching high school design students at Keefe Technical School.

 

Today he paints full time, creating landscapes, seascapes, and pop culture iconography. His paintings primarily incorporate an impressionistic style. His use of bold colors makes his work unique. He love the process of making art, it provides him with an emotional connection to his work. In Joel's artwork, he incorporates values such as truth, clarity, and strength. Illustrating these values helps him to successfully navigate the emotional process of making art.​​