EDUCATION

1980 -Graduate of Carver Vocational Technical High School, Baltimore, MD. Received 2 bronze and 2 silver medals in V.I.C.A. Statewide Skills Olympics in Graphic Arts.

 

1984 -Graduate of The Maryland Institute, College of Art, Baltimore, MD Received Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree, B.F.A. in Graphic Design.

CAREER PATH

1985 to present-Owner, Melanin Graphics, Baltimore, MD Specializing in African American Art, Melanin Graphics is a publishing and distribution company which promotes the works of 16 artists and over 300 images nationwide.

 

1981 to 1989-Owner, Poncho Illustrations, Baltimore, MD Advertising services provided were logo design, airbrush illustration, graphic design, sign writing and display.

 

1979 to 1981-Balloons Over America, Towson, MD Duties included design and production of artwork for balloon imprints, sign writing and display.

 

1978 to 1982-Washington Signs, Baltimore, MD Duties included layout and design of billboards, windows, vehicles, showcards, murals and silk-screening.

 

CLIENTS

B& H Foods, The Reeves Agency, Delta Inc., Copytronics, Inc., Dick Gregory Health Enterprises, Morgan State University, Crown Parking, Quilles Parking, Design Arts Tech, Academy Films, Spicer Productions, WJZ-TV, Natural Motion, Vanity Records, Correction Connection, Inc., U.S. Secret Service, Hyatt Regency, St. Agnes Hospital, V-103 Radio, K106 Radio, WWIN Radio, Volcano's, Maryland Lotto, Chevrolet, Special Occasions, Lite Star Autocycles, Honda, Arby's Restaurants, Vanita Enterprises, MVP-USA, Laurie Records, Dept. of Human Resources, Maryland State Bar Association, Gannet New Media, Harbor Bank of Maryland, Pepsi Cola East, P.W. Feats, March Funeral Homes, Vann's Spices, Foto Finishers, Inc., Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Maryland, Campus Communications, The Great Blacks in Wax Museum, etc.

 

PUBLICATIONS

Ebony Magazine, Jet Magazine, Afro American Newspaper, Sun Paper, City Paper, Government Computer News, Essence Magazine, USA Today, Black Church Magazine, Upscale Magazine, Decor Magazine, Art Business News, Ebony Man Magazine.

 

Ebony Man, July 1995

Traveler Weekly, June 1995

San Gabriel Valley Tribune, October 1994

Artistic Pedigree, May 1994

Image Connections, May 1994

Decor Magazine, April 1993

Upscale Magazine, February 1993

Daily Bulletin, February 1993

Elkhart Truth, August 1992

Indiana Tribune, August 1992

Metropolitan Magazine, April 1992

The Baltimore Sun Paper, August 1990

 

1994 -Featured on "Color Me Poetry" hosted by Danny Queen on cable access Programming for Bowie State University.

 

1993 -Featured on WBAL TV Channel 11 highlighting the 3rd Annual African American Youth Art Exhibition.

 

1993 -Featured on KTLA show "Weekend Gallery" discussing the Eleventh Annual Artists' Salute to Black History Month in Los Angeles.

 

1992 -Featured on WSBT TV 22 and interviewed as a featured artist at the Elkhart Black Expo.

 

1992 -Featured on Black Entertainment Television show "Our Voices" hosted by Beverly Smith and discussing African American Art.

 

1991 -Featured on Tony's Travels, hosted by Tony Pagnotti WMAR-TV 2 highlighting artists and some of his students at his studio.

 

1990 to 1993 -Hosted "Studio 1117" an art instructional television program aired in Prince George's County and Washington, DC on cable access for Bowie State University. Six 30 minute shows giving an introduction to airbrushing, lettering,and caricatures.

 

1989 -Featured in a 30 minute interview on cable access program "Studio 1117" for Bowie State University.

 

 

1991 to Present -Melanin Graphics sponsors "The African American Youth Art Exhibition" an annual Black History Month event scheduled for Baltimore City Schools.

1994 -Chosen as one of the featured artists to exhibit works at the Bahia Art and Jazz Festival in Bahia, Brazil.

1994 -The work "Each One, Teach One" was commissioned for the Black History Month Celebration, Atlanta, GA commemorative poster.

1993 -Artwork titled "Infinity" was purchased by The District of Columbia Superior Courts, and added to their personal collection.

1993 -Artwork titled "Sidesteppin" was featured on the set of the HBO special "Laurel Avenue".

1993 -Became one of the youngest inductees at the Carver Vocational - Technical High School "Hall of Fame" as a successful alumni.

1993 -The work "Rejoice" was selected for the Eleventh Annual Artist's Salute to Black History Month commemorative poster.

1993 -The works "Infinity" and "Legacy" were chosen for the set of the NBC show "Here and Now".

1992 -Created portrait presented to Susan Taylor, editor of Essence Magazine.

1992 -The works "Black Is Black", "Queen Nofretari", and "Queen Khamerernebty" chosen for the set of the hit NBC show "A Different World".

1992 -Produced signage and props for the movie "Meteor Man".

1991 -The work "Legacy" commissioned for the "Kunta Kinte Festival" commemorative poster.

1991 -Produced signage and props for the movie "He Said, She Said".

1990 -Produced signage and props for the movie "Homicide".

1989 -Produced signage and props for the movie "Avalon" by Barry Levinson.

1989-Produced before and after illustrations of all the patients Dick Gregory's Health Resort in Fort Walton Beach, FL.

1989 -Created portrait presented to Ed Bradley.

1988 -Created portraits presented to performers Roy Ayers, Noel Pointer, Lonnie Liston Smith, and Bobby Humphrey for the "Just Say No" concert.

1987 -Commissioned to create commemorative poster of Winston-Salem State University "Anita Baker Live" Concert.

1987 -Commissioned to create commemorative poster of Morgan State University "Bill Cosby Live" fund-raiser.

1987 -Created portrait presented to Anita Baker.

1987 -Created portrait presented to Oprah Winfrey.

1987 -Created portrait presented to Bill Cosby.

1994 -Mayoral Award from the City of Baltimore and Baltimore City Public Schools

1993 -Mayoral Citizen Citation from the City of Baltimore

1992 -1st Place Artist Salute poster contest

1985 -1st Place WMKR Radio, Design the best "K" contest

1984 -1st Place Maryland Institute College of Art T-Shirt design contest

1983 -1st Place Baltimore Jugglers Association logo contest

1981 -1st Place WXYZ Radio Creative contest

1980 -1st Place WBFF TV 45 Dental Association poster contest

EXHIBITIONS

• Ethnic Arts, Kansas City, MO-1998

• Artscape, Baltimore, MD-1994 to Present

• Festival at the Lake, Oakland, CA-1995

• M'Print Gallery, Atlanta, GA-1995

• NCA Conference, New Orleans, LA-1995

• Expansions Art Gallery, Peoria, IL-1995

• Art Expo, New York, NY-1995

• Ascension Gallery, Washington, DC-1995

• African American Artist Celebration Fox Hills, Culver City, CA-1995

• Thirteenth Annual Artist's Salute to Black History Month, Los Angeles, CA-1995

• What's In A Frame, Prince George's Plaza, Hyattsville, MD-1992 to 1995

• Gallery 1990, Baltimore, MD-1990 to 1995

• Heritage Unlimited, Upper Marlboro, MD-1990 to 1994

• Galeria, New York, NY-1994

• Michelles of Delaware, Wilmington, DE-1994

• Stones Gallery, Lanham, MD-1994

• 8 Men and a Lady, Annie Lee & Friends Gallery, Chicago, IL-1994

• Apex Museum Black History Month Kickoff, Atlanta, GA-1994

• Masks Unmasked, Moreno Valley, CA-1994

• B Graphics & Fine Art Gallery, Moreno Valley, CA-1994

• Stephanie's Collection of African American Art, Dallas, TX-1994

• Ascension Gallery, Washington, DC-1994

• Twelfth Annual Artist's Salute to Black History Month, Los Angeles, CA-1994

• Stephanie's Collection of African American Art, Dallas, TX-1993

• Eleventh Annual Artist's Salute to Black History Month, Los Angeles, CA-1993

• Carol's Gallery, Killeen, TX-1992 to 1993

• Fyndz Collectique, Baltimore, MD-1992

• Empire State Black Arts Festival - Featured Artist, Albany, NY-1992

• Ceremony of Masters, Blackburn Gallery, Washington, DC-1992

• Tina's Gallery, Tyson's Corner, VA-1992

• Woodward & Lothrop, Iverson, MD-1992

• The Gallery, Salisbury, MD-1992

• Heirloom Gallery, Atlanta, GA-1992

• Tenth Annual Artist's Salute to Black History Month, Los Angeles, CA-1992

• Coffee & Cream Gallery, Pittsburgh, PA-1992

• Elkhart Black Expo, Elkhart, IN-1992

• Fine Arts of Atlanta, Atlanta, GA-1992

• Artistic Expressions, Atlanta, GA-1992

• Culturally Speaking, Kansas City, MO-1992

• Ethnic Arts, Kansas City, MO-1992

• NCA Conference, Washington, DC-1991

• African American Art Gallery, Columbia, MD-1990

 

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