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The Black Heritage Art Show (now Virtual Style), is produced by O' Taste and See Marketing and Productions. Established in 1995, The Black Heritage Art show was the largest Black History Month Celebratory event that fusing Visual, Performing, Literary Arts, and Lifestyle Components in one inclusive setting! More than two decades later, thanks to the success and growth of the internet and digital technology, the Black Heritage Art Show in 2018 became the first art festival to be showcased in a virtual setting allowing artists, authors and influencers works and talents reach hundreds of thousands of persons globally, and allowing collectors to own originals limited and open editions at affordable pricing. This out of the box, first of its kind art show, continues its tradition of connecting visual, performing, literary artists. life coaches and authors, with collectors and art enthusiasts to a global audience annually during the month of February.
Click here to apply as a participant for next Year's show scheduled February 5-7, 2021. Here is a sneak peek of our participants' to date:
Click here to apply as a participant for next Year's show scheduled February 5-7, 2021. Here is a sneak peek of our participants' to date:
Featured Visual Artists 2021
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Baltimore, Maryland native Karen Y. Buster was reared in a private artist colony - her childhood home. How else do you describe an atmosphere with a designer-mother, a dancersister, another sister, a wordsmith-poet and an artist brother? The only one in her immediate family to be a career artist, Karen is blessed to have grown up in a household that encouraged creativity and recognized the source of her art, which is a gift from a higher power. Her mother told her as a child she was gifted and different. More importantly, Karen believed it too. Original Karen Y. Buster's are in the private celebrity collections of Queen Latifah, Denzel Washington, Cheryl Lee Ralph, Toni Braxton, Jada Pickett Smith, and Charles Dutton among a host of others. Her prints also call the walls of the Beverly Hills and Philadelphia Chambers of Commerce, respectively, home. Among her awards, Karen is the recipient of Baltimore’s own “Unsung” Art Exhibition 2014 Female Artist of the Year, The National Coalition of the 100 Black Women's Arts and Culture Award, 2007 and the 2002 recipient of the Black Heritage Visual Arts Association's "Favorite Emerging Artist" Karen is also a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated since 1978.
Reggie Lewis was born with a talent for drawing and painting. This creative spirit decided to seriously tap into his talent two years ago. As a result many people have embraced his art featuring beautiful iconic people as well as art that reflects our culture. “Acrylic paint is my primary medium for my art”, says Reggie. “I am also self taught with no formal training.” His art has been featured in various art shows throughout Baltimore. In addition to creating art, Reggie is currently attending Morgan State University majoring in biology.
Larry "Poncho" Brown, is a leader in contemporary African American art. He is a native of Baltimore, MD and he started his first business at the age of 17 as a sign writer and he has been a full time artist ever since. His art, both fine and commercial, has been published nationally in Upscale, Ebony, Ebony Man, Essence, and Jet magazines. His most popular artwork titled "Black is Black" and works from "Egyptian Queens" series has been featured on the former hit TV show "A Different World." www.larryponchobrown.com
We are looking for a few select artist to join Larry and the following international acclaimed artists at the next Black Heritage Art Show (Virtual Style) Participating Visual Artists:
Hailing from Henderson, NC, Kelvin Henderson started painting at an early age. After over 20 years of service with the federal government, he resigned to pursue a full-time career as a fine artist. He established FRUITS OF THE SPIRIT Fine Art in 1995 as a distributor of artwork and to do custom framing. With over 10 successful years, it has evolved into a publishing and advertising company exclusively for Kelvin's works.
James and Yolanda Redd have been artists since childhood and in 1988 we met and later married. James’ style is a mixture of realism and mannerism. Mannerism was a style developed during the 16th century that emphasizes emotion and distortion. He also has a desire to show African-Americans in a positive light –especially the African-American man. Yolanda is an abstract artist who arranges vibrant colors into pleasing compositions. Our styles are different but they come together through the display of God’s word in every piece of artwork that we produce.
Roger James is a Visual Artist from the DC area (Prince Georges County area to be exact) with over 20years of oilpainting and Graphic Design experience respectfully. Mr. James’s educational background includes two bachelor degrees, one in Art from University of Maryland in College Park and Media Arts and Animation from Art Institute in Pittsburgh-Online. Mr James visual style is most noticeable in his oilpaintings. He is very dynamic with the subjects chosen and brings out the vibrancy and personalities of the subjects. He combines elements of realism and surrealism in his paintings. Mr. James has also illustrated and written childrens books.
Eljay has been able to develop a unique style through his years of practice and experience. He is a painter of inspirational and jazz themes with a realistic quality. He works mainly with oil and acrylic, yet is just as effective with pen and pencil. His use of shadow and light is clearly evident in his style.
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Vendors
Ledley Smith aka "I am Your Jewelry Lady" has been in the retail Jewelry industry for more than 20 years. She is known as the Jewelry lady to the stars. With a client list ranging from Holly Robinson Peete to Sweetie-Pie, Ledley will offer some of her most popular pieces at ridiculously low prices so that she can be "Your Jewelry Lady" too!
We Honor Our Past and Embrace the Future of Virtual Artshows!
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