I was always considered shy and withdrawn as a child. I was drawn to Art at a very early age. Owing the spark of my obsession to two young artist in my school named Al Lewis, and Bobby Crochet. Both took me under their wings and showed me all they knew. I made my home at the school library; always coming home with a bounty of knowledge under my arms. Seldom playing outside with the other children; opting instead to feed from the likes of Michelangelo and Raphael. My gift gave me a sense of purpose; doing a lot to lift my esteem.

Considered eccentric by some, and a loner by others; I was cursed with a young face that didn't help matters much. Being black you are expected to look like you just got out of prison. People always think they have me figured out. Sometimes even talking down to me, for they think me to be their junior- rather than their peer- or senior. I have worked in mental Health for over 19 yrs before going on disability.

 

I have garnered a host of prestigious awards in such notable shows as the 60th Artist Annual at The Butler Institute of American Art. Where I was awarded the, Inaugural Margaret Kaulback Best in Show award, for my piece entitled, Dancer at Dusk. I was subsequently awarded a One Man Show in the follow-up event the 61rst Artist Annual. I have been married to a wonderful woman Karen for 30 yrs now, being the Father of 4 grown children; 3 daughters and a son. I am also the grandfather of 4 beautiful girls.

 

Education:

Artist is self-taught. No Formal Training.

                                 
Awards/Community Service:

Lectured/Demonstrated for various Community Art groups.

 

Participated in "Walk on Wick" Community event. Summer 1993

 

Jewish Community Center "Spring Art Show" 1982 First Place Ribbon.

 

Televised Appearance and Interview on TV 27 "Expressions" 1982

 

First Unitarian Church "In Praise Of The Arts" art show; 3rd Place Award.

 

Canfield Fair Art Exhibit 1994 First Place, and Honorable Mention.

 

The Junior Women's League of Canfield "Lasting Impressions Fine Art Show" Merit Award for 1992,1994,1995.

 

The Steubenville Art Association's "Spring Regional Exhibit" Show Chairmans Award, and Honorable Mention 1994.

 

"One Man Show" and Lecture; Steubenville Art Association 1995.

 

"One Man Show" National City Bank of Steubenville 1995.
 

First Annual Black Social Workers " Regional Art Exhibit," Special Recognition.

 

"One Man Show and Exhibit "Cardinal Frame Shop, 1995.

 

Butler Art Museum’s “59th Artist Annual ” Honorable Mention.1995

 

Butler Art Museum's 60th Artist Annual "Inaugural Margaret Kaulback Best In Show Award " 1996

 

The Artist’s Magazine’s 13th Annual  National Art Competition. "Double Finalist" Published in Dec.,1996 Issue

 

Best in Show Award, Buhl Day Arts Festival Hermitage PA. 1996

 

Tribune Chronicle "Front Page Featured Interview" October 1996

 

Packard Music Hall's Design Times Three Art Expo and Fashion Show "Exhibiting Artist" 1996

 

Butler Art Museum’61 Artist Annual “One Man Show & Exhibit” 1997

 

Trumbull Art Gallery,"One Man Show,and Exhibit" 1998.

 

Trumbull Children's Court House"One Man Show, and Exhibit." 1998.

 

A Quote:

Some have called the people of my particular calling, "The Eyes Of God". Yet it is God, through Jesus Christ whom has given us a glimpse of the perfect. Our ability to see, and thus express, is solely dictated by that which has been measured out to us. In retrospect; it is this very fact that forces me to realize the vanity of my craft-
The futility of this art-
And the longing of my soul-
To express the perfect.