Joel Iskowitz

I am a narrative artist. Simply stated:I tell stories with images. I have been honored and privileged to have had the opportunity interpret via my artwork some of humankind's most stirring histories.
Involved in every phase of illustration and graphic design in a variety of media from publishing, book illustration and cover art, stamp, coin and medallic design to murals and art in public spaces.
54 minted (winning) U.S.Coins designs, including more than15 Congressional Gold Medals.The only American artist to portray HRH Queen Elizabeth II on a coin of the realm.(British Commonwealth)

Music and Art High School (Drawing Award)
BFA Hunter College, Yale Summer Art School Scholarship

AWARDS:
2016 Gold medal International Design Awards for Borinqueneers Congressional Gold Medal Design.

Nominated for the National Medal of the Arts by the Hon. John Glenn jr.

2015, A Design Award Excellence in Design,Bronze, Lake Como,Italy
2012, Coin of the Year (COTY) United States nominee for Most Inspirational Coin
2102, International Design Awards (IDA), Bronze
2011, International Design Awards (IDA), Bronze
2011, Society of Illustrators 53rd Annual Exhibition 2011
2012, Applied Arts Winner’s Circle Award
2004-2009, Creative Shake International, Competition Merit, Bronze and Silver awards
2008, Coin of the Year (COTY) United States nominee for Most Artistic Coin
1996, Stamp of the Month Award, United Kingdom
2011, inducted into the Hunter College Hall of Fame.

PRESS APPEARANCES:
1986-Present, Joel Iskowitz presents his artwork in illustrated lectures at universities and professional organizations,including the Fashion Institute of Technology,Syracuse University ,Marywood College,The Society of Illustrators, Fordham University,Hunter College, Montclair State University, the American Numismatic Association,the American Numismatic Association, The Lions Club,The Rotary Club, The Duke Ellington Center fo...