Joel Anderson, known as "The Artist of Smiles," is a Southern California-based artist whose vibrant work blends painting, digital media, and animation. Living with synesthesia and autism, he creates soul-capturing portraits and advocates for autism awareness through international speaking engagements. His art has been exhibited worldwide, including at the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum and the Oceanside Museum of Art. Anderson’s innovative Bridging pieces, developed with artist Jerome Gastaldi, merge visual art with video to transform the viewer’s experience.......

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