Motivated by What Was Missing: Legendary Sculptor, Isaac Scott Hathaway

Isaac Scott Hathaway Standing Beside His George Washington Carver Bust

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Artist Spotlight: The Artist Dionja’y (Dion J. Pollard)

Dion J. Pollard: The Artist Dionja'y

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Artist Spotlight: April Wilson Harrison

April Wilson Harrison

“I am self taught and merely a vessel being utilized to instinctively create narrative, sentiment and observation. Why I’ve been chosen, I know not, nonetheless, I am humbled by this gift.”

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Artist Spotlight: Annie Lee

Annie Frances Lee

“Her art reflects on our history, our families, our struggles, our joy, our strengths,
our weaknesses, our pride, our idiosyncrasies and on the faith that sustains us.”
– Tom Joyner Foundation

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Artist Spotlight: John Holyfield

John Holyfield

"My goal is to reaffirm every positive aspect of being African-American by focusing on our families, our spirituality and our heritage and traditions. I believe that every race can relate because, in essence, I am shining a light on the beauty of being human."

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Artist Spotlight: Kevin O’Keith

Kevin O'Keith

"My main goal is to use art as an educational tool that will inspire others to look within themselves."

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African Venus, Said Abdullah & the Sculpture of Charles Cordier

 

"African Venus" by Charles Henri Joseph CordierSaïd Abdullah of the Mayac, Kingdom of the Darfur by Chales Cordier

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The Sculpture of Michael Rolando Richards

 

Michael Rolando Richards

Michael Rolando Richards
(African American Sculptor)

Michael Rolando Richards was a profound African American sculptor of Jamaican and Costa Rican ancestry who was killed on Sept. 11, 2001 during the World Trade Center attack while in his art studio on the 92nd Floor of the Twin Towers.  He was born in Brooklyn, NY but raised in Kingston, Jamaica. He graduated with honors from Excelsior High School and then went on to receive a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Queens College and a Master of Arts from New York University.

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The Art of Charly “Carlos” Palmer

Charly "Carlos" Palmer

Our featured artist for the month is none other than Charly “Carlos” Palmer. We featured an article on him in our last newsletter and we wanted to post that information here for our blog visitors to view as well. Learn More About Charly Palmer

Leonard Freeman Bio: “Reborn & Renewed”

Leondard Freeman ArtistAt age 31, after a typical night of alcohol and drug usage, I had an epiphany. My life, at this point, was filled with disappointments, downfalls, and impending disaster. The realization hit me like a ton of bricks that I had no plan, no purpose, and no direction for success or happiness. I was extremely disappointed with myself and a poor example to others. Through a series of miraculous events, I was led to a local church where, for the first time in my life, I really heard the answer that I had unconsciously been looking for.  Continue Reading Leonard Freeman Bio

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