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A Artist Profle
I love the faces of people of color because they have As an artist, poet and folklorist, I invite my audience
so much strength and character, and they are so varied to adopt a positive attitude about life. I encourage us to
in afect and form. Compare and consider Ossie Davis, appreciate ourselves and the contributions we make to
Cicely Tyson, Lena Horne and Brock Peters. Therein humanity. I believe that good self-esteem, along with The Human Race by Brian Joseph
are variations of stories within a facial palette. realizing one’s self-worth, is important for success.
I see fne art as competition, confdence and growth. Brian Joseph
My frst experience with competition was the challenge, Artist, Poet
as a kindergartner, to draw people and objects fguratively Houston, TX
to appear more “real.” As I worked harder, my skills and
confdence grew, allowing me to stop “balling up” so
many sheets of drawing paper and to “persevere” and
see a piece through. Growth comes through looking
back over the completed pieces with satisfaction.
I was put here by God and guided by my parents
who saw my talent early in my life. They reinforced my
hunger and drive to create by enrolling me in summer and
weekend art programs.
I research my studies and attempt to bring passion to
my art.
John Baker
Baker Creations
Detroit, MI
Diversity and beauty should be admired by everyone.
Larry Allen
Visual Artist
Leeds, AL
Yellow Bowl by artisans James and Yolanda Redd
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I love the faces of people of color because they have As an artist, poet and folklorist, I invite my audience
so much strength and character, and they are so varied to adopt a positive attitude about life. I encourage us to
in afect and form. Compare and consider Ossie Davis, appreciate ourselves and the contributions we make to
Cicely Tyson, Lena Horne and Brock Peters. Therein humanity. I believe that good self-esteem, along with The Human Race by Brian Joseph
are variations of stories within a facial palette. realizing one’s self-worth, is important for success.
I see fne art as competition, confdence and growth. Brian Joseph
My frst experience with competition was the challenge, Artist, Poet
as a kindergartner, to draw people and objects fguratively Houston, TX
to appear more “real.” As I worked harder, my skills and
confdence grew, allowing me to stop “balling up” so
many sheets of drawing paper and to “persevere” and
see a piece through. Growth comes through looking
back over the completed pieces with satisfaction.
I was put here by God and guided by my parents
who saw my talent early in my life. They reinforced my
hunger and drive to create by enrolling me in summer and
weekend art programs.
I research my studies and attempt to bring passion to
my art.
John Baker
Baker Creations
Detroit, MI
Diversity and beauty should be admired by everyone.
Larry Allen
Visual Artist
Leeds, AL
Yellow Bowl by artisans James and Yolanda Redd
179
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