Biography
Joel is a rising star within the southwest art community. He describes himself as a fine artist using primarily oils as well as other mediums. After studying and teaching at the Animation Academy – located in Burbank, California, Joel worked professionally as a creative designer but soon realized his true passion was painting fine art.
In 2019, Joel enrolled at the prestigious Florence Academy of Art of Italy and studied figure drawing and plein air. His works have been displayed in Tubac, Phoenix, and Casa Grande, AZ.
Joel is the proud grandson to the late Mary Lee and Joel D Valdez, Tucson’s longest serving City Manager and Sr. Vice President of Business affairs at the University of Arizona.
