Alan is a seasoned producer, director of Photography and sound designer.
After his departure from nearly ten years under contract with the United States Department of Defense’ Radio and Television Production Office (RTPO) in 2015, he founded Hi Pro Productions & Media, in Historic Ellicott City, Maryland and dedicated most of his work developing content for television as well as helping Non-Profits and Corporate clients with documentary-style video production.
14Howard County Arts Councilhttp://hocoarts.org/info@hocoarts.org(410) 313-2787
8510 High Ridge Rd
Ellicott City, MD 21043
United States
Alexis Irby is a visual artist and educator currently living in Columbia, Maryland. She is an Adjunct Professor and MFA Candidate at Towson University, pursuing a Master of Fine Arts with a concentration in sculpture. Her art draws inspiration from both nature and post-consumer objects, with a focus on formal qualities such as shape and pattern. She has exhibited sculptural work in a variety of galleries and exhibitions in Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Delaware. Alexis has two Bachelor’s degrees in Art Education and Art & Design, with a concentration in the Fine Arts.
Much of my work is about people and animals, young and old. Pieces often convey joy and playfulness, reflection, a child’s spontaneity, and the person’s inner character. In my artwork I start with sheets of stained glass and, after cutting them into tiny pieces of certain shapes, I transform them into a mosaic that tells an emotional story.
After years of working in watercolor, oil, acrylic and photography, I have delved into the world of collage and printmaking. A story-teller at heart, even in my more abstract work, there is almost always a narrative thread. I love the organic nature of collage and mono print and the endless opportunities for color and texture they provide.
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Former education reporter, long time writer of "thought pieces" and all things that matter - friendship, pain, victory, character and love.
After retiring from a communications corporation writing tech proposals, joy reigned. I began writing for greeting card companies and quickly discovered there was another avenue to reach souls in their grief and in their glory. Hurdlecards was born.
Peter Wood, the Collector of the Impossible, presents incredible, magical objects with unparalleled showmanship.
He has appeared twice on national television, where Penn & Teller said his act was “beautiful, subtle.” Baltimore Magazine described Peter as “charming, witty, and amazing,” and Washington Business Journal said that he “will blow your mind.”
The stories we tell can shape our world. As an artist, I strive to craft visual and literary works that bring meaning and perspective to the human condition.
My art is driven by passion and purpose. I create vibrant paintings and mixed-media pieces that give form to the intangible—emotions, spirituality, and thoughts. My art tells stories of struggle, strength, pain, and perseverance that need to be heard.
The vision of Taurean Washington Studios is to be a beacon and continuous cultivator of culture through the arts. We will build and scale it from operating within the home to having an art center that will provide a platform for other emerging artists to be on the world's stage. Our vision is giving back and reinvesting in the community. We want our art to always be affordable but high quality, high caliber, and rich in content. The worth of a work is not determined by its price and every person should be able to afford an amazing work of art.