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FEATURED VISUAL ARTIST 13 yr. old, Internationally Recognized Child
Prodigy for Painting & Poetry
Akiane
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| AKIANE--13 Yr. Old Internationally Recognized Child Prodigy for Realist Painting & Poetry |
Below are just a couple of photos of Akiane's numerous masterpieces. I encourage you
to explore her works further
by visiting her website & by listening to her feature
interview
on Jonzun Radio Kids
AKIANE INTERVIEW-CLICK NOW
Internationally recognized, 13 year-old child prodigy,
Akiane is recognized for her genius in Realist Painting and Poetry.
This young teen has appeared in such media outlets as Time
Magazine, The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Montel Williams Show, and
Good Morning America, to name a very brief few.
Akiane has two books published - - "Akiane:
Her Life, Her Art, Her Poetry" and "My Dream is Bigger than I
- Memories of Tomorrow"
Akiane's books and prints
are available at her website.
OFFICIAL WEBSITE:
www.ArtAkiane.com
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| "Prince of Peace" as painted by AKIANE @ age 8 |
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| "Journey" as painted by AKIANE @ age 9 |
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FEATURED VISUAL ARTIST
Mr. Everett
Spruill
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| Master Visual Artist, Mr. Everett Spruill |
Click for EVERETT SPRUILL Interview
Below are just a few photos of Mr. Spruill's countless masterpieces. I encourage you to explore
his works further
by visiting his website visiting his Central Florida Art Gallery, and by listening to his feature
interview
on Jonzun Radio Kids
Born in Birmingham, Alabama, Everett Spruill graduated from Berea College, Kentucky in 1976 where he studied Business
Management. Mr. Spruill is most known for his early collages and works on paper, notably, the "Old
School Jazz and Blues Series", which feature colorful mixed media collages of the fathers and legends of our own American
art form….Jazz. For more than 20 years Everett Spruill, a self-taught artist, has been involved in
collecting and creating works of art. Mr. Spruill is also considered one of Central Florida’s biggest
influences on African American Art. Exposed to museums and classical music at an early age would prove
to have a great influence on Mr. Spruill’s artistic development, "I really enjoyed mechanical drawing and wood
working projects as a kid. I also had an ear for music so Mom insisted I have voice and piano lessons, “ he explains
of his early influences. Among Mr. Spruill's countless acoolades,
he has designed and created art for two of Walt Disney World's lack Heritage Celebrations, he currently conducts art workshops
for Central Florida's youth, and he and his works have been featured in such prestigious publications as Black Enterprise
Magazine, O Arts Magazine" and “Black Family Today Magazine”. Mr.
Spruill and his wife, Mrs. Mable Spruill, currently live in Orlando Florida. *For more about Mr. Spruill
and his work, call 407-292-3183 or 407-754-6133, e-mail: EverettSpruill@bellsouth.net or visit www.everettspruill.50megs.com *PLEASE NOTE, YOU MUST BE 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER TO CONTACT MR. & MRS. SPRUILL. ABSOLUTELY
NO CALLS, EMAIL, OR OTHERWISE FROM MINORS WILL BE RESPONDED TO OR ACCEPTED.
FEATURED VISUAL ARTIST
Oil On Canvas Master
DR. ARTHUR CUNNING RAYFORD
NOVEMBER 1, 1924 - MAY 8, 2007
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Dr. Arthur Cunning Rayford (Novmeber 1, 1924 - May 8, 2007)-- born in Ridge Spring, South Carolina,
was a self taught Author and oil on canvas master visual Artist, who came to receive world wide acclaim in the field of art.
His paintings are found in numerous collections, both private and public, and in fact are too numerous to name
in this writing. However, I do want you to know of some of the places where his paintings
are part of permanent collections: the Museum of Arts and Sciences (Daytona Beach, FL), Hunter Museum(Chattanooga, TN), Rail Road Museum (Lake Wales, FL), Zora Neale Hurston National Museum of Fine Art (Eatonville, FL), the Baptist House of Stetson University (DeLand, FL), Oakland Memorial Chapel at Alcorn State University (Lorman, Miss.), the Daytona Beach International Airport (Daytona Beach, FL), Bethune Cookman
University (Daytona Beach, FL), University of Maryland, Georgetown University, and the National Education Association.
It should be noted, in addition to Dr. Rayford's numerous accomplishments, and awards that he had received as an
Artist - - at major one man shows, group shows, exhibitions, and art festivals - - he was in fact the inspiration for the
founding of the world renowned Zora Neale Hurston National Museum of Fine Art in Eatonville, FL.
For those
of you fortunate enough to have met Dr. Rayford during his lifetime, and for those coming to know his works now, Dr. Rayford's
life mission was for others to respect the arts, and to become involved in the arts; especially kids. Dr. Rayford knew
that art can bring people together.
He gave credit for his talents to God. His paintings were
inspired by such composers, musicians, and writers as Brahms, Tchaikovsky, Shakespeare, Balzac, Samuel Clemons, Charlie Parker,
Bill Evans, Thelonious Monk, Max Roach, Clifford Brown, Billie Holiday, and many others.
Dr. Rayford was very special
to many people, including me. In fact, he was my Uncle. For those of you who may not get the chance
to go to a museum to see his paintings, I have posted pictures of a few of his oil on canvas paintings for
you to enjoy.
And don't forget, every May 26th is "Dr. Arthur Cunning Rayford Remembrance Day".
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| Title: The Conductor (Oil on canvas) |
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| Title: Self Portrait (Oil on Canvas) |
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| Title: Triumph (Oil on Canvas) |
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| Title: Sextett (Oil on Canvas) |
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| Title: Moonlight Limbo (Oil on Canvas) |
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| Title: The Medicine Man (Oil on Canvas) |
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| Title: Cosmic Love (This photo was the custom made album cover for Jonzun Crew's "Cosmic Love" |
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| Title: Slam Dancing (Oil on Canvas) |
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