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shakespeare purple
viggo mortesen
young einstein
yellow shakespeare
thomas jefferson
statue of liberty -sold
white tiger plastic
tiger
surfing-sold
vanessa by joel- sold 2
willy the kid
Clown Fish in coral
Sea Lion
Lobster
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2011 Canada

Opening night at The International Naturally Autism Peoples Awards & Convention, Vancouver, Canada

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ABOUT

BEHIND THE BRUSH

Joels art at the age of five was well beyond his years. He always has a pencil in hand. When Joel turned eleven he started painting. Soon to follow was putting his art on note cards and starting his business Joels Vision Arts.Diagnosed with Autism at the age of three has not slowed Joel down. He has persevered through all the hard work of being the best he can be. In 2009, Joel graduated from high school with his diploma in hand! Currently he is taking classes in college toward a degree in animation. His dream is to make kid friendly movies teaching good character qualities. He would love to have his art shown in New York City and Hollywood.Joel has a passion for sharing about Autism Awareness and How to be a Friend to kids and adults with special needs.His desire is to encourage and support kids with autism all over the world. The Autism Tree Project Foundation family has been a life changing catalyst for Joel since 2003. With their support, Joel has spoken to thousands, from elementary school kids up through high school, universities and corporations like SDG&E Sempra Utilities. He has appeared on many news and radio stations and shared the stage with autism supporters Lorenzo Neal, James Lights Out Tony, Adrian Gonzalez, Kyle Negrete, Doug Flutie and many others. His art is published in several books and in a documentary film.
PUBLIC SPEAKING Simple

Joel Anderson is a sought after and seasoned assembly speaker. Joel encourages students from kindergarten to college. His unique perspective and direct manner captures students' attention immediately. He explains what is feels like to have autism. Students listen with rapt attention to his multi-sensory presentation including firsthand testimonial, interactive art, singing in unison, and narrating the books he's written and illustrated. He is always willing to answer any questions the students may have.Joel encourages students to make a friend by being a friend, to have courage and not be afraid of bullies, and to stick up for someone in need. Joel shares how everyone has a purpose and encourages students to follow their dream. Whether for Ability Awareness or at other times in the school year, Joel's example inspires all ages.What the kids are saying: "Thanks you for coming and saying everything you reminded me to treat everyone the same and not to bully or be rude to anyone because of a disability" - Brianna"Thank you so much for coming to our school to talk about ability awareness, I could never make a presentation in front of 300 kids. You are very inspiring" - Grace"Thank you for the great assembly you were very inspirational, I'll be looking forward to your second book!" - Grant"I like having you at our school because you are the best artist that I've ever seen. Your drawings should be on a billboard in Hollywood" - Lali "Thank you for speaking at the assembly. You are a great artist. Your songs and books are fantastic!" - Madison"Thank you for coming to our school and sharing with us. You are my hero. You've inspired me to draw and be creative. I know it must be tuff for you. If I ever see a guy picking on an autism kid. Then I will stick up for him"- TylerWhat the adults are saying:"You're an excellent artist, songwriter, author, and singer. The kids like singing along with you and we'll be singing those songs for a long time"- Principal La Costa Heights Elementary "You're assembly is the best one we've had in 10 years" - Teacher La Costa Heights Elementary For more informaiton on fees and availability, you can reach Joel on his contact page.

PRESS Awards:September 14, 2011 Letter of Recognition by The Congress United States House of Representatives from Darrell E. Issa member of Congress October 2010 1st International Naturally Autistic People Awards for:Community Achievement for an Adult with Autism, Vancourver, B.C. CanadaOctober 2010 Certificate of Recognition from the State of California Senatefrom Senator Denise DuchenyMarch 10, 2011 Autism Tree Project Foundation 'Butterfly Award for bringing about remarkable change and transformation to children and families with autism.Community Outreach Volunteer of the Year 2004-Autism Tree Project FoundationEinstein: painting Blue Ribbon 1st place 2003; Fallbrook GalleryLion: Honorable Mention 2004; Fallbrook Jr. Wildlife Art ShowCowboy Dad: Blue Ribbon 1stArt Published :The Art of Autism by Debbie Hosseini; May 2011ARTISM, Art by Those with Autism by Karen Simmons CEO, Autism TodayFamilies and Transitions: A Different Dream by Cynthia Norall, Ph.D. 2000Film AppearanceARTS: A Film About Possibilities, Disabilities & the ARTS by Keri BowersJoels art is owned & collected by a diverse group of people and corporations:Doug Flutie; former San Diego ChargerVice President of Marketing for the San Diego ChargersAdrian Gonzalez; former San Diego PadreLorenzo Neal; former San Diego ChargerTodd Hoff; CFO Scripps MercyAcqua Al II Restaurant, San DiegoHe has private collectors in:San Diego, CAAlameda, CASan Jose, CALa Jolla, CAPt. Loma, CAMontanaArizonaAnd many others...His art has sells for between $25.00 - $1,700.Joels donated art has raised $30,000.00 + since 2003.

VENUES

JOELS UPCOMING GIGS

Upcoming events: If you have any questions, or would like to attend an upcoming event, please contact us for information.November 16,2011 LaCosta Heights Elementary School-speaking, singing, artshow for two student assembliesSome of the great people and places we've been invited to share art and experiences with in the past:October 27,2011 SoHo Digital Art Gallery, art & music with Debra Hosseini and Keri BowersSeptember 23-25,2011 International Naturally Autistic People Awards and Convention, host & represented the United States of America Delegates, World Premier of his song "The Colors of My Mind",Joel sang this to a video he produced of his artwork to corolate with the words to his song. He also was a presenter at an interactive art work shop and a music workshop.July 7-27,2011SoHo Gigital Art Gallery , New York CityAugust 30, 2011 Univeristy of San Diego Football team & The Autism Tree Project Foundation Meet & Greet Event, spoke about autismMay 2011 art published in The Art of Autism by Debra Hosseini, pages54-56May 21,2011 Concert of Prayer, Carlsbad, CA Speaking and art showMay 19,2011 The Art of Autism in Hollywood, CA produced by Keri Bowers & Normal FilmsApril 30,2011 USD Football Mentor Program Fun Day with the University of San DiegoApril 2, 2011 AWE in Autism Art Show, Glen Head, New YorkApril 8, 2011 Brighton Jewlery Store Autism Awarness Event in Fashion ValleyApril 7,2011 Crimson Center Open House & Art Show in Mira MesaAutism Tree Project Foundation 2003-2010www.autismtreeproject.orgSeptember 22, 2010 Southern California Gas Co. Diversity Art ShowAugust L.A. Ride for Autism-donated art, art boothMay 15, 2010 Biggs May Ride for Autism -art booth and autism awarenessJune 8, 2010 Southern California Gas Company meeting:Joel participated in sharing autism awareness and planning with the company for an upcomingdiversity awareness campaign in September. Joel designed a special piece of art for the event.June 6, 2010 5th Annual Autism Wine Maker Event in Sherman Oaks, CAJoel donated a framed acrylic work of art A Boy and His Dog for the silent auction and attendedthe event.May 7, 2010 Children of the Sun Book Team Meeting. Joel met with team and beganartwork designs for the cover of the book.April 27, 2010 Sweetwater High School Coins For Change CampaignJoel designed campaign logo; He spoke to the student body about autism awareness andhow to be a friend to kids with special needs. Joel designed You Did It posters for thewinning students who raised the most money for the ATPF and presented them to thestudents at a special Thank you Luncheon in May.March 1, 2010 ATPF Mentor Event: Joel was given The Butterfly Award.He also spoke about his journey with autism, his life transitions, and now wanting to bea mentor to kids like him.October 11.2009 Jazz on the Lawn Benefit Concert for the Autism Tree Project FoundationJoel painted and donated a beautiful painting of the Estancia La Jolla Hotel and Spa usedas a thank you gift for the Estancia hosting the event.September-December 2010 Joel was the ATPF Liaison with theUniversity of San Diego Football Team and helped organize and leadthe mentor program matching the ATPF kids and football player mentors.He also designed the logo for the mentor event and the Winter Wonderland party.August 25, 2009 San Diego Gas and Electric Headquarters- Diversity luncheonJoel designed and donated artwork used on all media for eventMay Your Heart Shine Bright for Autism, and used for the opportunity drawing.Joel spoke about his autism and how companies could be open to havingthe POWER to hire persons with autism.July 11,2009 Wright Family Picnic Joel participated with an art booth and made special4th of July coloring pages for all the children.He also painted and donated a special portrait for the host.May 9, 2009 Luncheon for SDSU Mens & Womens Lacrosse Team-guest speakerApril 18, 2009 Thank You Luncheon for the USD Football Team-guest speakerMarch 26, 2009 Q1 mentor event at San Diego DessertsDecember 11, 2008 Winter Wonderland Party-assisted with childrens activities andplanningNovember 13, 2008 Crate and Barrel Shopping Event-Special art work created/donatedfor the event & participated in sales of art and autism awarenessJuly 12, 2008 2nd Annual Wright Family Picnic art show and sale, participationwith children with art projects and donated art for ATPFMay 22, 2008 Hats Off for San Diego Gold Diggers Luncheon-art and hat Designerfor the ATPF entryMarch 29, 2008 ATPF Gala-two Special art work creations/donations of celebrity hosts,participated in event and planning.March 29, 2008 Kingsmen Band Recital participating band memberMarch 28,2008 ATPF Undisputed: Celebrity Fight Day with James Toney-art unveiling and participantFebruary 2008, ATPF James Toney video commercial-assistant to directorduring productionMarch 12, 2008 Interview on XX Sports Radio with Lorenzo NealSeptember 27, 2007 4th Annual South Bay Golf Classic-speaker,special art design/donation and participantAugust 2, 2007 Acqua Al 2 Anniversary Party with the SD Padres 2 special art work creations/donation, singing solo performanceApril 25, 2007 Interview on XX sports Radio participant with Dayna Hoffand Philly Billy and Daren SmithApril 18, 2007 Kate Sessions Elementary School with San Diego Chargers.Guest speaker to the student body and shared artAugust 20, 2006 Acqua Al 2 Anniversary Party with the San Diego Padres-Special art design and guest speakerJuly 20, 2006 3rd Annual CSR Golf Tournament special art designsand guest speakerJune 1, 2006 Hats Off for San Diego, Gold Diggers Luncheon-mini artshow, autism awarenessApril 1, 2006 CSR Wine Tasting Mountain Winery- guest speakerNov. 8, 2005 Q4 Event with Dr. Mihir Parikh and Dr. Susan Daniels mini art showOctober 15, 2005 Fight Night II ATPF Fundraiser, special art designSept. 23, 2005 NBC Health Fair-art show and autism awarenessJuly 21, 2005 CSRs 2nd Annual Charity Golf Tournament -Special art design/donation, art show and speakingJune 24, 2005 Hats Off to San Diego sponsored by the Gold Diggers of San Diego-Special art designed used as centerpieces, art show and guest speakerApril 23, 2005 ATPF CME Conference-art show for autism awarenessOctober 23,2004 San Diego National Bank and Point Loma Cultural Faire-art show and autism awarenessSeptember 25, 2004 NBC Health Fair-art show and autism awarenessMarch 7, 2004 Kick OFF party for ATPF Fundraising-art showMarch 3, 2004 Q1 ATPF Networking Event-guest speakerOctober 20, 2003 Monday Night Football with Doug Flutie-special art designs and 4 donated paintingsOctober 2003 NBC New with Dayna Hoff ATPFOctober 2003 Fox News with Dayna Hoff ATPFGuest Speaking and Autism Awareness in CaliforniaNovember 2010 Corky McMillan Elementary School, Joel spoke in 5 different classesto over 300 students.June 25, 2009 Point Loma Nazarene University- Guest lecturer onAutism in TransitionJanuary 2009 Joni and Friends International Disability Conference- raised money tosupport a young boy and his family to attend a new autism school in Nanjing China.Nov 14, 2008 Paul Ecke Elementary School, Special Needs Awareness Week-guest speaker 6 timesMarch 2008 Joni and Friends International-taping of a television show aboutThe Myths of Autism, personal interview and art showMarch 3, 2008 ART Disabilities and Possibilities by Keri BowersPremier Showing in Thousand Oaks CA; Joel is in the filmAfter film question and answers with several of the movie participantsMay 2007 UCSD Medical School- guest Lecturer on Autism for Dr. Doris Trauner2007 Sport Jam Camp in Solana Beach-guest speaker 3 times, mini art showMarch 1, 2007 Richland Elementary School, Autism Awareness Week, Specialguest speaker and art show and visited individual classroomsMission Hills Church - special art and testimony

I DRAW YOU

would you like Joel to draw your own caricature?

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Send Joel a good jpeg of you or your loved one.This is goes without saying that we do not accept any inapporiate or infalmintory submissions. Tell him a little about what you like to do and he might include it in his artwork.$15.00 For the first head and $10.00 each additional head up to 5 people.Your artwork will be emailed back to you in a high resolution jpeg format for you to print off on your printers highest quality settings with coressponding high quality paper. You may even like to use it as your Facebook profile photo!
Throughout Joel's career, people have commissioned him to create caricatures of themselves or loved one for gifts.Due to high demand we are now making this available to all of you online!

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In Toto Color 20"x16"

Original signed acrylic of Joel's 20"x16" In Toto Color painting.

$350
Einstein 11"x14"

Signed 11X14 print

$20
Apple 12"x16"

Signed apple 12"x16" print.

$20
Caricature- 1 person

Personalized caricature created from high res. jpg and emailed back for your printout.

$15
Mona Lisa 12"x16"

Mona Lisa 12"x16" signed print.

$20
Seal and Seagull 7"x5" Acrylic

ORIGINAL ACRILYC 7x5 signed painting.

$30
Sea Horse 5"x7"

Original signed acrylic of Joel's 5"x7" Sea Horse painting.

$30
Clown Fish Gold

ORIGINAL ACRYLIC 5 x7 signed painting

$30
Bull Dog Pup

Original signed acrylic 8"x10"

$150

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We use USPS priority as our carrier. This is a 2-3 business day wait after processing and packaging of our regularly stocked items. For speciality items such as jewelry and caricatures, there is a standard 2 week processing time from creation to shipping.Your item will reflect your shipping charges as you check out with our trusted paypal processor. Please see shipping table below, to understand how much shipping you will incur at the time of your order.$.01 - 39.99 = $5.50$40 - 59.99 = $10.50$60 - 89.99 = $12.95$90 - 200.00 = $14.95PLEASE NOTE*** Certain large and unique sizes of artwork, may require custom shipping. You will be contacted upon purchase of these items.

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