For as long as he can remember, artist Norman Wyatt Jr. has always been involved in the Fine Arts. As early as second grade, he traveled to his county's high school to attend gifted art classes with seniors. Norman would pursue this passion for art, later leading him to Virginia State University where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Visual Communications, Art and Design.
Much of Norman's inspiration comes from his past professional experiences. As a senior in college, Norman worked at an African-inspired gift shop, constantly surrounded by authentic sculptures, fabrics, and jewelry. Norman later worked as an elementary art teacher, instructing kindergarten through f...
When you look at the work of artist Madelaine Morris she hopes you re-examine what it means to view art depicting the natural world. Her stunning use of color and texture allows her to capture the "essence" of her subjects rather than reproducing them in exacting detail. "For me it’s about rejuvenating the art of painting by focusing the viewer towards an awareness of living things and the energy they possess." Madeline reduces her subjects and imagery to vibrant shapes and movement. "My paintings are like a dance. I hit the paint to the canvas and the artwork comes."
