FEATURED ARTISTS

Marcus McKinley biography

Artist Marcus McKinley was born in upstate New York and raised in Portland, Oregon, Marcus developed

his skills and passion for art from an early age. With dual degrees from Oregon State University in Fine

Arts and Sociology, Marcus began exhibiting his early paintings at the Fairbanks Museum of Art located

on the Oregon State campus.

His last exhibition April 2023 was at Mason Fine Art Gallery. The Atlanta exhibition featured a selection

of Marcus' most recent works. The theme of the exhibit was “ENVISION”. This aptly describes the

vibrant paintings that explore themes such as identity and culture through bold colors and striking

imagery. According to Marcus himself: “My artwork is an expression of my journey through life; it’s a

reflection of who I am and what I have experienced”.

Marcus’ work has been featured in numerous Gallery Exhibitions across the United States and Canada.

Some of the galleries include: the High Museum of Art, Woodruff Arts Center, the Vault Gallery, Cherry

lion Fine Arts Gallery, Morehouse MLK Chapel International Art Museum, Mason Fine Arts Gallery –

Awarded Best Artist of the Year 2018 by The African Arts & Culture Festival.

Master Artists Arzell 

biography

This dingy coffee pot is a vessel of my past, present, and future history. From my first painting that I sold to my elementary school Assistant Principal, a junior high painting that was displayed at the White House, to Germany, where, while enlisted, I became the first Black graphics illustrator in the Air Force, it was there. The paint and watermarks on this vessel are remnants of certified originals at Princeton University, with Former President Jimmy Carter, generations of art collectors, and more than 70 years of passion. My mom was, is, and forever will be my inspiration, sacrificing this coffee pot that has held my brushes since childhood. She gave me a key to what is my lifeblood. I don't just make art. I dream about it, I breathe it, I can't live without it! And now, I share it with you. May you enjoy my creations, disc

John Glover

biography

John Glover's artistic journey began in childhood with school projects that laid the foundation for his career. Today, he embodies the spirit of contemporary artists.

Using mediums like acrylic, ink, and oil, Glover has a lifelong passion for drawing, honed at American International University and Georgia State University. During his undergraduate studies, he created commissioned artwork to support himself, evolving this into a refined practice of on-site landscapes and interpretations of family photographs.

His creative process is intellectual, starting with extensive research and contemplation, leading to vibrant visualizations in his dynamic paintings that invite viewer engagement.