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My name is Jacqueline Dickens; I was born in Winston-Salem, NC and graduated from Hampton Institute in VA with an Art Degree and from Ohio State University with a Masters Degree in Social Work. Most of my adult life was spent raising three kids. I worked as an art teacher, a management consultant, a workshop leader, and public speaker. I co-authored a management book with my husband, I am a poet, I sew, I paint, I draw, and I craft. My husband, Floyd Dickens Jr., and I work on joint projects such as photographs with my poems, small wooden statues, and publications. Over the years we have made many art and craft items which we now offer for sale.

Floyd, my husband and partner, was born in Greenville NC. He graduated from N.C. Agricultural and Technical State University with a degree in Electrical Engineering. He worked at The Procter and Gamble Company for 20 years as an engineering manager before resigning to start our company in 1986. Floyd is an avid photographer. 

To learn more click on the picture or banner above to visit the Artistic Finds web site.

 

Shades of Me

   

Washingtonian, Carolyn M. Braxton, is an Artist, Designer and heartfelt Poetess.  She is the President and Entrepreneur of Shades of Me.” Established in 1983, Shades of Me’s objective is to create a portfolio that exhibits a serene, mystical and vibrant impression that connects with the spirit of all viewers.  Click here to visit the official Shades of Me gallery and experience the "essence of elegance" including their specialized greeting cards.

 

Photography by Charles Bernard

       
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Charles Bernard has a collection of photographs taken in the Washington, DC metropolitan area.  Click here to visit his web site and browse through his collection.

 

“SHOW ME, ME”

By: Jacqueline Thompson 

        More and more we are seeing images that depict the positive aspects of the African American experience displayed in homes, offices and churches across the country. African Americans are spending more time in galleries, museums, artist studios and at auctions. Collecting fine art has become a very serious business within the African American Community. Many art lovers and collectors request specific information about the artist their supporting, their credentials, edition sizes, types of paper, reproduction methods and so on. They are more concerned about pieces of value that can be handed down to their grandchildren. This growing trend comes from African Americans saying “Show me, Me!” 

        African American art has a greater importance than decoration to accent your home. There is little question that art enriches our environment. African American Art gives our children powerful role models while showing them the strength and beauty of the past or the bright hope of their future. It documents history and the full celebration of the African American culture.

For over 500 years African American art has shaped who we are, African Americans can track our journey threw art from freedom in Africa to enslavement in the United States. But what you may not be aware of is the struggle African American artists have endured. All cultures except African Americans were able to document their history in art, for example look at all we learned about the Egyptians from their art drawn in stone but for African Americans  just as their was no freedom for us to speak, or write the rules were clearly defined and cultural expression was not acceptable in art. It took an amazing group of dedicated artist to overcome many personal and social obstacles in order to create. In fact it wasn’t until the Harlem Renaissance Period, just 80 years ago that African American artist were able to document the social issues, spiritual experiences and our cultural expressions. Even though they were able to express themselves they were still excluded from teaching institutions and major art institutions that were available to other races. 80 years we’ve come along way. Artist today can boost of notoriety never before experienced. We have artist like Jacob Lawrence, Romare Bearden, Charles White and Aaron Douglas who’s work now share a well- deserved place in American art history. And despite deprivation and adversity African American artist continue to achieve, but nevertheless, it is true that African American art has not achieved the recognition it deserves. The trend of show me, ME needs to continue and grow, so African American artist and their works can be among American history. 

        The doors are open there is no better time to begin establishing a collection. You can treat yourself, your family members and your friends to the gift of art. Every one of us can participate in the pleasure, the beauty, the stimulation, the inspiration of African American Art. Becoming a believer in the philosophy of promoting African American artist after a history of underexposure is an investment for our future. 

        Maya Angelou once said - “if a visitor sought to understand the depth of strength in the human heart, I would direct the requester to search in African American Art.  

        For over 10 years, Jackie Thompson has been an art dealer for African American Art. She is frequently called on by galleries, insurance companies, businesses, interior designers, media outlets and collectors for her advice and opinions. She currently owns Overdue Recognition Art Gallery in Bowie, Maryland. For more information visit www.overduerecognition.com.

 

 

art by najee

Click here to visit Najee's Online Gallery

Barack Obama Peace and Prosperity Art Tile

Celebrate this historic occasion by ordering our President Elect Barack Obama Peace and Prosperity Art tile. This decorative 8x10" ceramic tile is a perfect fit in any home or office. There is no framing necessary, it comes with stand for easy display. Obama stands in Oval office with a dove, symbolizing peace and Dr. Martin Luther King on the back wall overlooking as Obama gazes upward in reflection. This was created by national award winning artist Najee Dorsey and it will be a collectors item you'll want to have, order yours today.  Click here to learn more

 

Art and Music from The Saxtress Pamela Williams

Experience the music of Pamela Williams and her artistic talents by visiting her official online store.  Click here to go there now.

To learn more about Pamela Williams click here to visit our Jazz Suite.

 

Bernard Stanley Hoyes

Bernard Hoyes

Jamaican born artist and master visionary, Bernard Stanley Hoyes (www.BernardHoyes.com) has always painted - powerfully.  Over the decades, his visual images have seared our sight and pierced through to the soul with vibrant appeal.  His selection of colors and paints leap, dance, shout and vibrate off the canvas.  Ancestral echoes, moans, hallelujahs and laments call out from images possessing a life of their own within the realm of his creations. 

Hoyes considers himself a contemporary painter, working from an intuitive space. His paintings and graphics draw from culture-related scenes that are spiritually based. From a stream of consciousness and memory Hoyes invokes the spirit of his African ancestry. The gathering and celebrating aspects are apparent in his imagery and are infused with vibrant color, rhythmic dancing and instruments of sound. These compositions record and celebrate the glories of life and culture of the African Diaspora.

NOTE TO MEDIA Bernard Stanley Hoyes is available for interview.  Contact makeda@jazzmynepr.com.  

 

Najjar Abdul-Musawwir

 
Barack and Martin

   

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To learn more about Najjar Abdul-Musawwir visit the following web links:

www.artanddesign.siu.edu/

http://131.230.205.99/04faculty/NajjarAbdulMusawwir.html

http://131.230.205.99/02news/TellingTalesExhibition.html

 

Nathaniel donnett

Click here to visit Nathaniel Donnett's Gallery

 

Paul gordon (Mr. Mozart)

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Click here to visit Paul Gordon's web site

 

Art by Nazaire

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Click here to check out Naziare's Gallery

The Haitian Art / Black Art Calendars

 
The link features the Sickle Cell Series
 
 

"Where an investment in art, is an investment in your future."

Art by Aaron C. Fisher

       
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Please visit the web sites of these great artists.

Aaron C. Fisher

Abu Fine Art  (African American Art Gallery)

Afrocentric Art through the eyes of Darius White

André Art.com

Art by Nazaire

Black Art by T and C

 
Earley's Universe (Charles L. Earley)
 
 
Mr. Mozart (Paul Gordon)

Simply Marvelous Art

The Art of Ken Joslin

Zazzle.com

 

 


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