Adrian Pickett

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About Adrian Pickett

I am committed to expounding a new profound respect for the use of Charcoal in Fine Arts." Biography: The quintessential self taught artist has a unique stroke that awakens the canvas. Jacksonville's native son has talent using charcoal and an unusual approach to reveal the essence and soul of his subjects. Pickett, owner and operator of the eponymous galleria January 2010- January 2018, The Adrian Pickett Gallery, downtown Jacksonville, FL, 2011 Featured “Living Legends Artist" of the 2011 Tampa Bay Black Heritage Festival. July 2012 Special Exhibit Artist _Atlanta Fulton County Public Library National Black Art Festival 2015 Featured Artist in the "Get Real" Exhibit _ Mary McCloud Bethune Cookman Performing Arts Center on the Campus of Bethune Cookman University 2016 Grant recipient from the NE FL Cultural Council Pickett been commissioned on portraits of Spiritual Teacher and Author Iyanla Vanzant, Singer Joshua Jones (Country Duo Steel Magnolia), Drake (Hip Hop Artist), Broadcast Executive Xernona Clayton, Congressman John Lewis, Tuskeegee Airman Val Archer, Civil Rights Leader Rita Samuel, Dr. CT Vivian, amongst other notables and many private collectors. The multiple award winning artist, has in recent years chosen as juror for national art award competitions for student and professional artists. As of August 2014, Pickett is the Fine Arts Instructor for The Potter's House Christian Academy, Jacksonville, FL. Adrian Pickett is skilled in the use of many other mediums including watercolor, acrylics, oils, and pastels. His self study has increased his natural talent into being framed as a masterful portrait artist. He has been the Resident Artist for Client Focused Media, since 2013. Social Media: Twitter:@adrianpickett FB: Artist Adrian Pickett / The Adrian Pickett Gallery Instagram: iam_thestroker Specialties: Charcoal Portraits and Customized Fine Art