Joel Nakamura
Award -winning artist Joel Nakamura is known for his unique style: a blend of folk art and sophisticated iconography rendered in a neo- primitive technique. He is chosen for many of his commissions for his knowledge of tribal art, mythology, and for his ability to convey stories, and information in an intricate and engaging manner.
Nakamura's ability to render humanity in such primal, edgy hues has captured the attention of clients like Time magazine, US News and World Report, the Los Angeles Times . His paintings have enlivened the pages of many other books and publications, as well as marketing materials for Lego, Merck & CO, Nike, and the Salt Lake 2002 opening and closing ceremonies programs for the winter games. Nakamura has been profiled in communication Arts, Step Inside Design, and Confetti magazines. He is proud to be the recipient of over two hundred awards of excellence.
Nakamura resides in Santa Fe, New Mexico with his wife and kids.
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Joel Nakamura client list includes:
Corona, Nike, Merck, Time Magazine, A&M Records, Warner Brothers Records, Atlantic Records, US News and World Report, KPMG Peat Marwick, Andersen Consulting, Absolut, Georgia Pacific Paper
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