Contact me/Hire me

Email me: joel.cockrell@gmail.com

Resume (click here)

Hi, I’m Joel! I illustrate for trade books, middle grade novels, picture books, kids curriculum brands, educational resources, and more. I also teach illustration and design at the university level. I have been illustrating for over 10 years, and I enjoy it now more than ever.

I live in Franklin TN with my wife and our 11-year-old Vizsla, Rosa.

When I’m not hunched over my desk drawing, I’m probably drinking a cup of drip coffee, running, or dreaming of Ireland.

Let’s work together!

You can view my Resume on the left.

Clients:

  • Imagine Learning

  • The Wingfeather Saga

  • Hilt & Arrow Publishing

  • Storytime Magazine

  • Scribbler Cred, LLC

  • The Childhood Cancer Society

  • Candle Tree Press

  • Violet Skies Publishing

  • Watkins School of Art

  • Minno Kids

  • Shinning Isle Productions

  • Reedsy

  • Ligonier Ministries

  • Awana Kids

  • Scribe Concepts

  • Liberty University

  • Southern New Hampshire University

  • Regent University

Testimonial

Middle Grade Book “Billie Moon and the Florida Monsters”

“Joel did an amazing job. He took my rather confusing and disorganized ideas for a cover and made something great, dynamic and exciting. He is a wonderful artist. He was very responsive and gave ample opportunity for feedback and revisions so that my vision could be achieved. I would love to work with him again.”

Jon Hemstreet

Client Review

Middle Grade Book "All Battles End at Sunset”

“This has been my best experience with an artist. Everything turned out phenomenally. Each image is extremely attention-grabbing and of high-caliber quality. Joel pulled off the overall vision, managed to add to it with his flair to the project’s benefit, and I’m very proud of this work he’s done.”

Jared Acuña