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I enjoy telling stories with memorable pictures

Hi, I'm Joel.
I think of my self as a creative visualizer. The story goes that when I was born, I was obsessed with the pen and pencil in the obstetrician’s lab coat pocket. I kept reaching for them and once I got a hold of one, I’d wave my arm around and end up drawing on the doctor's white coat. “My son the artist.” My father proudly said.

My grip was so strong that it was almost impossible to pry the pen or pencil out of my chubby little hand. As my mother would observe, holding one in hand, I was content, but without it, I would cry. This cute habit finally got so annoying, the doctor ordered his nurse to sew my sleeves closed.

Nothing’s changed. I’m still only happy when my shirt sleeves are rolled up and I'm in the zone, creating.