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ARTISTS BIO'S
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Postcard Art by Carole J. McCoy (copyright 2006).
Artist born native to Louisiana, my state is rich in it's influence spiritually,culturally, naturally. Our Eden took a punch, but we shall survive and return to restoring ourselves as the soulful pulse of this nation. Natural disasters shakes our spiritual fiber and challenge us to be better. My lesson has been to love my roots and humanity more passionately.
Artist: Carole J. McCoy www.CreateForYou.net
Facebook: Carole J. McCoy Artist, Los Angeles
timbraaten@sbcglobal.net
Donated: Lithos of BB King & Kenny Wayne Shepherd
Tim A. Braaten is a Southern California artist specializing in fine pencil illustration. After attending Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California, Tim went on to receive his Bachelor of Arts degree from California State University, Fullerton. Since then Tim has owned and operated Creative Edge Design Studio specializing in logo design, book cover design as well as illustration.
His passion for pencil illustration combined with his interest in music has inspired him to embark on a continuing series of portraits that pay tribute to performers who have helped shape the great American musical form know as the Blues. His work has been sold to blues lovers worldwide and has received the praise of many notable blues performers that include B.B. King, Jimmie Vaughan, Robben Fordand Corey Stevens.
His work has been exhibited in art galleries and can be seen at various blues clubs in the Los Angeles area.
William Allred is a first year photography student at Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, Louisiana (LA Tech) who decided to attend college late in life to pursue a fine arts degree. He is originally from Seattle, Washington, but decided to attend LA Tech because of the excellent photography program. He has been a “photo-bug” for most of his life, but until his enrollment at Louisiana Tech University, photography had only been a hobby. William placed first in the photography division ompetition at the 2008 West Point Arts Festival in West Point, Mississippi. William’s photographic work can be see on the just released CD, The Long Road From Lonely, by John Bundrick and is also on exhibit at the Naked Bean Coffee Shop in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Berthashrev@aol.com
Donated: Picking Cotton 1 & 2
A completely self-taught Southern Folk Artist, Bertha Renter Harris has worked in fabric art for the past decade, recently discovering her passion for painting. She likes to recycle old objects into useful items such as purses and fabric wall art, incorporating colorful fabric along the way. Her paintings depict scenes and experiences from growing up at "Cooper Hill" Homer, Louisiana and Beene plantation in Bossier City, Louisiana. Through her paintings, Bertha tells the story of a people that are strong in values and spirituality. She believes her work reflects a time that was simple but beautiful. Bertha typically uses acrylic paint found on objects, card boards- canvas and wood.
Donated: Jewelry “Drizzle of Chocolate”
Karen T. La Beau was born in Tacoma, Washington in 1967. Her father and mother were born and raised in New Orleans. Her dad was in the service, so Karen considers herself a “military brat”. When her my dad retired, the family returned to their hometown of New Orleans when Karen was thirteen years old. New Orleans became her beloved N’awlins, and her hometown as well. Life as she knew it changed after August 2005.
Karen’s Artist Statement-
“I always had an art flair, dabbling in drawing and painting. This stemming from the talents of my grandfather. Once, I moved to Shreveport, I needed something to comfort me during my transition of a “new” life. I began designing jewelry. I began beading and have evolved to polymer clay as well as wire wrapping. Designing jewelry has become a deep passion for me as well as an outlet for the pain of loss that still hits every now and then.
The piece I have submitted is made of wooden beads with the pendant made of polymer clay. I call the piece a “Drizzle of Chocolate”.
Donated: “The Purple One” & “Yellow #5”
Dean Edward Roane has been painting for almost 10 years. He enjoys only suggesting what might be present in his paintings... he is an abstract artist... his favorite color is blue.... His dream is to paint the world's largest abstract watercolor. He has sold work in Texas, Missouri, Louisiana, and Canada and now lives in Shreveport, LA.
228-263-2333
Donated: Camille Memorial Piece
Artist’s Statement:
The day I knew I wanted to be an artist was when I was about 5 years old, which is about 39 years ago. I pulled out the drawer from my dresser and climbed up with my oil based paint by numbers paints. I painted on the ceiling. When my Mom saw it she was furious! To this day, I can’t understand how something so beautiful could make her so mad. Luckily, her anger didn’t deter my passion for art.
I chose the Art Institute of Boston because they had the longest studio class hours. I was able to either, paint, sculpt or print 5 hours a day, and draw 3 hours per day. My paint covered clothes were a badge of honor to me.
Along with art, travel is my other passion. Everywhere I went I created art. I learned quickly that watercolors were the easiest and lightest paints to carry in a backpack. Most of my travel paintings are still in my personal collection, but I do sell prints online and at shows.
I began showing and selling art in the 80’s. I had many solo shows, my greatest honor was having a show at Gallerie Tellunbrum in Switzerland.
When I moved out of my parent’s home the realty of working a ‘job’ cut into my hours working on art but never stopped it. I have never let anything deter my creativity. While living in a tiny home in Biloxi, I decided to paint huge acrylics on wood panels, which would have made a great comedy. The board was leaned against the microwave, and in order to view the work I had to walk around the island often turning to see the art hit the floor paint side down. My best friend would shake her head stating she could never paint in that house… my response was I had to paint.
Ironically I moved to Louisiana from Mississippi after Hurricane Katrina, although I moved inland. The summer before the storm I began taking photos of beautiful and scenic places, never imaging that many places would be gone before autumn.
For 8 years I lived in Biloxi Mississippi, over the years I meant to visit the local sights like the Brick House, Tullis Manor and other local attractions. The day I saw the inside of the historic Brick House, I saw it from the curb, a gaping hole from the storm surge was my window. I never saw the inside of the Tullis Manor. Driving around the coast post Katrina affected me in a profound way. Everything is fragile and temporary.
Phone/Fax: 318.868.3840
jb@ballardsbytes.com
http://www.ballardsbytes.com
Donated: If Only; Any Bite Left; Greetings! And your leader is….; Whorllsmall
Joanna Ballard is a Northwest Louisiana native and current member of the Trapped Truth Society, the Shreveport Writers’ Registry, the Red River Storytellers, the Northwest Louisiana Art Gallery, and founding member of the West Edge Artists Co-op. Ms. Ballard began her artistic journey with storytelling which has led her to a writing career. Joanna earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in English with a Theater Minor from Southern Arkansas University in Magnolia AR in 1986. Joanna Ballard also shares her “stories” in other formats as an artist intertwining her love for words and color digitally in her own self styled “poetic art”. This art has grown out of her talent and enjoyment in sharing her stories thru web design and photography.
Artist/Curator
olsengraphics@charter.net
Donated: Signed Print; Book “Hollywood’s Man Who Worried for the Stars: The Story of Bo Roos”
Denis Olsen is Carolyn Olsen’s son and Bo Roo’s grandson. Denis is a world class award-winning artist whose work includes fine art, backdrops for film, theater, commercials, television, and murals. A graduate of Chouinard Art Institute, he attended the Sorbonne, and was on staff at CBS, Disney, MGM, Warner Brothers and Grosh.
Artist/Illustrator
773-259-5089
email: klubbknife@comcast.net
www.klubbknifecreative.net
Donated: Party Animals Aspiring to Film
Franklin Campbell originated in Atlanta, GA in 1954. He relocated as a youth to Chicago, IL which he now calls home. He began his artistic creations at the age of 4 and has been a professional Illustrator for over 18 years. Franklin has been affiliated with some of the best art studios in Chicago as a freelance artist. His work has been sought after for several mainstream commercials and music videos. Franklin is happily married, he has three daughters and as always focused on the next project to showcase his talents. His work can be viewed on his site at www.klubbknifecreative.net .
Donated: Eau de Louisiana; Tragedy and Irony; Modern Ruins 1 & 2
Kristi Woodard is the namesake and founder of mahogani media, based in Shreveport, LA. Mahogani was a moniker she took on as a college DJ to give a name to her creative persona. Over a decade later, mahogani is still contributing her creativity to the world.
A Shreveport native and LSU graduate, Kristi worked in TV and radio before falling into the world of photography. Though she has always been a fan of the art form, it wasn’t until she landed a part-time job at retail portrait studio that she considered it as a profession.
Two years later, she is now embarking on her own business venture as a freelance photographer.
Kristi says her style combines her journalism background and her love for photography. Her work can be described as photojournalism with an artistic flair. Her specialty is black and white prints.
Learn more about mahogani media and view more of Kristi’s work at www.mahoganimedia.com.
Mercedes currently owns and operates the Hairbrains Art-Salon in Santa Monica, California where she has incorporated her lifelong passion of painting with her other creative business - hairstyling.
Mercedes was born to a large family in Mexico, where she grew up with Seven siblings. At twelve years old, she left Mexico to live with an aunt in Santa Monica, while acquiring an American education.
After graduation, Mercedes completed beauty school and cut hair for seven years at her present location on Ocean Park, eventually buying out the previous owner and expanding the services offered by the salon, which now employs several stylists and offers nail, hair, and skin care, as well as a gallery of Mercedes Art.
When a serious car accident left her daughter a paraplegic several years ago, Mercedes turned to her art as a form of therapy - both for herself and her daughter. "I wanted to remind her that life keeps going on, and to inspire her to keep creating" says Mercedes, who created many works of art during this time, including a sassy Betty Boop for the hospital room.
Currently, Mercedes has over one hundred colorful canvases for sale in a variety of oil, acrylic, and watercolor. Her work has enlivened the ambiance of several area restaurants, as well as the homes of her Art-Salon customers and many other private residences.
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