New Milford Artist

At Next SCAN Meeting

The Society of Creative Arts of Newtown (SCAN) will have Joel Spector of New Milford painting a pastel still life at its next meeting, which is scheduled for Wednesday, January 10, at 7:30 pm. The demonstration will take place in the lower room at Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main Street (at the flagpole).

The public is invited to attend, free of charge.

Known for his images of elegance, Joel Spector was born in Havana, Cuba, and came to the United States at the age of 12. He graduated from the Fashion Institute of Technology and attended the Art Students’ League.

Mr Spector began his art career in the field of fashion illustration, then moved on to general illustration and has worked with prominent accounts throughout the years. His work has appeared in books, children’s books, magazines, newspapers, advertising and annual reports and has been used not only in the US but throughout the world.

Mr Spector is a member of the Pastel Society of America from which he has won gold medal awards. He has also won awards from the Society of Illustrators in New York City. His work has been featured in Artist’s Magazine, Pastel International, Society of Illustrators Annual, Best of Pastels and in international magazines. A documentary was produced for Japanese television showing his working progress.

Besides illustration Mr Spector also does commissioned portraits and his work has been included in some prominent collections. He has taught at FIT, Wooster Community Center for the Arts, and currently at Western Connecticut State University.

For additional information call Ruth Newquist, 426-6654.