Portraits to Consider – The art work of Donald Stephens

by J. Dorene Picker for October Gallery As an artist I began my formal training centered around graphite and charcoal drawing. I’ve always had a deep appreciation for this medium …

Dox Thrash, American, 1893 – 1965

Demolition c. 1940 Dox Thrash, American, 1893 – 1965 Oil on canvas board26 x 20 inches (66 x 50.8 cm) Dox Thrash was born in 1893 in a small cabin …

Face Vessel

American Art Face Vessel Made in South Carolina, United States c. 1860-70 Attributed to Thomas J. Davies Pottery, Edgefield district, South Carolina, c. 1862 – 1870 Glazed stoneware, unglazed earthenware7 …

FOCUS GROUP: Four Walls, Four Five Women

Presented by Black Artists of DC (BADC) Featuring work by Jamea Richmond Edwards, Danielle Scruggs, Kristen Hayes, Amber Robles-Gordon Curated by Zoma Wallace FOCUS GROUP: Four Walls, Four Five Women …

Alan Dean is an admired African American artist

I respect the artists involved in abstract art, but personally, I prefer topresent life without distortion,” says Alan Dean. “Along with aesthetics, Iwould rather have a message, too.” Alan Dean …

Market Day by Alan Dean

$3500 Alan’s most recent works of art were produced while traveling to several of the Caribbean Islands. Born July 15, 1953 in Baltimore, Maryland, Alan started drawing around the age …

Artist’s stature rises over century

Christ appears as a blurry form in Tanner’s “The Disciples See Christ Walking on the Water.” IMAGES COURTESY OF THE DES MOINES ART CENTER Artist’s stature rises over century by …

Chocolatecity.cc Interviews Painter Dana Todd

Born and raised in Chicago, IL., Dana struck the artistic nerve early on. Having never taken a single painting lesson, her gifts, she proclaims, are a testament from God that …

ChocolateCity.cc Interviews contemporary artist Daria Amerik

By: Charles Mombo on Twitter @CharlesSMombo, www.ChocolateCity.cc on Twitter @burnedbrass The Academy Award does not have an award category for, “Artist who brings diversity to the Arts.” If they did …

Beauty and race mix in artist Ewing’s work – Wanda Ewing

By RICK BROWN Hub Staff Writer | KEARNEY — Wanda Ewing wants to focus her paintings on the idea of feminine beauty. “It’s coming from the voice of being black …

The Problem We All Live With

Published on 12 December 2010 by JClowe in Current Exhibitions November 13, 2010 through January 31, 2011 in the Museum Library(open Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, from 1 to 4 p.m.)Norman …

And Still We Rise: Our Journey Through African American History and Culture

Ongoing Exhibition This long-term exhibition serves as the central experience of the museum. The 22,000 square-foot exhibition space contains more than 20 galleries that allow patrons to travel over time …

Restaurant Decor Ideas: Serve Unusual Framed Art with the Meal of the Day!

If you feel your restaurant decor is drab, spruce it up with unusual framed art. Every wall can tell a story from the past, reflect a certain theme, or create …

North Carolina Central University Art Department

The NCCU Department of Art offers students the opportunity to earn their Bachelor of Art degree in Art. Students may choose to concentrate in Visual Communications, Studio, Art Education, or …