Detroit, MI

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EDUCATION

Design and Illustration  

The College of Modern Design, Kettering, OH

Fine Arts, Illustration  

The Columbus College of Art & Design, Columbus, OH

SELECTED EXHIBITIONS

2026

National Gallery of Art Open Call, Washington, D.C.

2024

Solo Exhibition: “Scratching the Surface,” Gallery Guichard, Chicago, IL

Work displayed during the Democratic National Convention, Gallery Guichard, Chicago, IL

“Black Creativity: Juried Art Exhibition,” Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago, IL

NBA All-Star Weekend, Meet the Artist Showcase, Indianapolis, IN

ROEgue Gallery, John Roe Studio, Detroit, MI

2023

“Black Creativity: Juried Art Exhibition”, Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago, IL

2019

“Art of Soul!” National Afro-American Museum and Cultural Center, Wilberforce, OH

“Paint the Future Proud,” Essence Fest, The Super Lounge, Superdome, New Orleans, LA

“400,” Indiana Landmarks Center, Rapp Family Gallery, Indianapolis, IN

2016

SCOPE Art Fair, Art Basel Miami, Miami, FL

Bombay Sapphire Artisan Series, Charles H. Wright Museum, Detroit, MI

2013–2014

Bombay Sapphire Artisan Series, Charles H. Wright Museum, Detroit, MI (2013, 2014)

2012

Super Bowl XLVI, Meet the Artist Showcase, Indianapolis, IN

2010–2011

“Lyrical Experience,” Manilla Bay/4731 Gallery, Detroit, MI (2011)

“The Contemporary Artists Showcase,” Charles H. Wright Museum, Detroit, MI (2010)

“Meet the Artist,” Fine Art Showcase, Indianapolis Library Gallery, Indianapolis, IN (2010)

2008–2009

“Scratching the Surface: International Scratchboard Art Show,” Indianapolis, IN

“Champions Play Here,” Final Four Art Showcase, Tangent Gallery, Detroit, MI

“Sunny Side Up,” Octane Gallery, Detroit, MI

“African American Aesthetics,” Russell Gallery, Detroit, MI

Arts League Michigan: “Just Jazz” (2008–2009)

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

Bombay Sapphire Artisan Series, Midwest Winner** – 2016

COLLECTIONS

National Afro-American Museum and Cultural Center (Smithsonian Affiliate)

Wilberforce, OH – Permanent Collection

PRESS & FEATURES

Vogue Magazine (Online) – Feature on “Wrung Out” (Flint Water Crisis series)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Creative Director / Art Director / Illustrator**

20+ years of design, illustration, and creative direction for national brands including General Motors, Ford Motor Company, General Mills, Procter & Gamble, NBC, Sports Illustrated, Atlantic Records, and Domino’s.