3Baltimore County Commission on Arts and Sciences https://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/commartssciences/artsgrants@baltimorecountymd.gov(410) 887-4808
400 Washington Avenue, Room 100
Towson, MD 21204
United States
Born, creates and lives in Baltimore MD.
Art has always been a passion for me. I am self taught, so this gave me the flexibility and freedom to really explore techniques and various art forms. Many teachers have brought great influence in my development, my parents, educators, amazing artists and friends. I have fond memories of thumbing through my mothers' college text books for Fine Art. Spending much of my free-time at the Walters Art Gallery and BMA. Sitting in life drawing sessions with Artists and soaking up the experience like a sponge.
Michael Stevenson works in paint, printmaking, music and theater. Currently
his interests lie in the role of memory and experience, the truth found in the body versus
arguments constructed in the mind, the need to act even when faced with incomplete or
missing information. Images convey many messages on many levels. He studied art at
Concordia University in Montreal, getting his BFA in painting, as well as at the University of
Quebec at Montreal and the Hochschule der Kunst in Berlin. While pursuing his BFA, he
Caryn Martin is a Baltimore-based multidisciplinary artist and educator. Martin received MAT and MFA degrees from Maryland Institute College of Art, and has taught color theory, two-dimensional design, and introductory time-based media classes at various institutions. She has shown her work at Catalyst Contemporary, Creative Alliance, Maryland Art Place, Mitchell Gallery at St. John’s College, Anne Arundel Community College, School 33, Institute of Contemporary Art Baltimore, Gallery B in Bethesda, and the Delaplaine Arts Center.
Growing up, I never thought that “artist” was an occupation, even though I can’t remember a time before paper and crayon—I am nervous whenever I am without an implement to make marks. It’s not really an occupation—it’s a mindset/philosophy that I’ve used to guide my life, from Pensacola Junior College in Florida, to Maryland Institute College of Art (BFA General Fine Arts, ’94), to The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (MA Arts Administration, ’00) and my career in College Admission.
Anie Duke is an illustrator with an eye for color, form, and composition. Born, raised, and based in Baltimore, Duke has spent years setting the foundation for her illustration endeavors. An alumna of Carver Center for Arts and Technology as well as Community College of Baltimore County, she has both technical skill and a colorful character that merge to bring her pieces to life. She draws inspiration from just about anything she sees, ranging from pop culture to her life as a black femme in America.
James "Jay P." Preston I have had an affinity for visual art, from a very young age. What began as simple pencil and magic marker drawing has blossomed into custom painting and photo-realistic portraiture. I attended and earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Graphic Design & Advertising, from Morgan State University. Shortly after graduation, in 2004, I founded Xistential Design, focusing on branding and web design. Several years later, I took a chance, picked up a palette and acrylics and painted my first post-graduate portrait, birthing Lyfe of Jay P Paintings.
Peggy Fox studied painting at Moore College of Art in Philadelphia. After relocating to Baltimore and serving as director of the art department at St. Paul’s School, she embarked on a career as an independent photographer, focusing on editorial and colateral work. She continued with her noncommercial work using photographs in non traditional ways such as collage, painted photographs and transparencies.
Baba Harry livingston is a african american artist.He is a native of baltimore, MD. He was educated in Baltimore school system. His interest in art began at the early age of nine. He has cultivated his talent by exploing a variety of techniques. His style is original and creative. He proclaims his love of art though layering techniques with pencil, charcoal, watercolor, craon, oilpainting, pastel, and acrylic. For his subject matter he turns to the human figure as a central element in his artistic expression.