Background
Thiel, Joe Richard was born on November 3, 1962 in Buffalo. Son of Irving Joseph and Josephine (Piedato) Thiel.
Thiel, Joe Richard was born on November 3, 1962 in Buffalo. Son of Irving Joseph and Josephine (Piedato) Thiel.
Bachelor of Science, Buffalo State College, 1984. Master of Fine Arts, State University of New York, Buffalo, 1988.
Freelance illustrator, Baltimore, 1988—1992, Sarasota, Florida, since 1992. Instructor illustration Ringling School Art and Design, since 1992, co-chair illustration department, 2000—2003.
Volunteer Meals on Wheels, Sarasota, 1996—2005. Member of Florida Bibliophile Society, College Art Association, Society Illustrators.
Life partner Deborah L. Berk. 1 stepchild Audrey Berk.