Spector, Pastel Still Life Demo

At Next SCAN Meeting

The Society of Creative Arts of Newtown (SCAN) will welcome Joel Spector of New Milford as its guest artist during the group’s next meeting.

Mr Spector will be painting a pastel still life on Wednesday, January 13, at 7:30 pm, at Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main Street in Newtown. The public is invited, 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. He started out 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.

Additionally, one of Mr Spector’s paintings was featured in The New York Times account of the Long Island Art League’s recent Exhibition in Dix Hill Long Island, N.Y.

Besides illustration, Mr Spector also does commissioned portraits and is presently doing two portraits for the Players Club in NYC.

Reservations are not needed, but additional information about SCAN and its programs is available from Ruth Newquist; call 203-426-6654.