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.
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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.
Phylicia Ghee is an interdisciplinary visual artist, photographer and curator whose work documents transition, explores healing, rites-of-passage, ritual and genetic memory. Ghee thrives on creating immersive worlds that explore interiority, both physically and psychologically. Taught by her Grandfather at an early age; Ghee works in photography, performance, video, fibers, mixed media, installation & painting. She earned her BFA in Photography with a Concentration in Curatorial Studies from Maryland Institute College of Art in 2010.
Graphic Designer and Illustrator
Stephen-Bernard Derek Callender (born April 5, 1991) is a Caribbean Afro-American Artist whose work investigates the embedded data of objects, and how the process of archiving constructs a narrative around them. Stephens received his B.A. in Sculpture and Extended Media at Virginia Commonwealth University, and his M.F.A focusing in sculpture at The University of Texas At Austin. His work has been exhibited in the states as well as internationally, being among the first African American artists to show work in Guangzhou, China.