Joel Nakamura features his "unique" and "very visual" artwork, whether in fine art or commercial illustration. Many of Joel's pieces are painted on pounded tin canvases which also act as the frame. They are dynamic, and colorful, representing much of the pure emotions in life.

He currently teaches at the "Art Center College of Design", in Pasadina, CA, where he Graduated in 1982.


Client List



Capitol Records, Polygram Records, Bank of America, KPMG Peat Marwick LLP, Intelliquest Corporation, and Nike.

Appeared in Los Angeles Times, Texas Monthly, Computer Life, U.S. News, World Report, and Communication Arts, magazines.


Contact Information


Joel Nakamura
Route 3 #108E
Santa Fe, NM 87505
Phone: 505.989.1404
Fax: 505.989.7448

Represented by:
Corey Graham Represents
415.956.4750