About Joey

Doomed to Toon? Strengthen your inner animator with drawing lessons from seasoned cartoonist and Philadelphia visual artist Joey M. Since childhood, I filled the margins of school papers with impulsive doodles--beloved by peers, less so by teachers. Too often, early artistic ambition is discouraged by rigid education systems, even within academic art paths. That tension fueled creative protest during the closure of The University of the Arts, where drawn signs and chalk murals proved how powerful visual storytelling can be. An award-winning academic artist with 10 years of paid experience across industries, I offer personalized lessons rooted in strong draftsmanship. From technical exercises to developing personal style, I help students understand why they're drawn to doodling--and how to turn it into a skill that empowers both creative and professional life.