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Cover artist Joel Nakamura's tin paintings explore ideas inspired by Mexican folk lore, retablo paintings and road signage. These tin works follow the tradition of painting images on sheets of tin in central Mexico. Nakamura's clients run the gamut from record companies to editorial and corporate commissions. He splits his time with illustration and fine art projects. He resides with his family in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Visit his website at: www.joelnakamura.com
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