I have decided to update my bio. As an artist, it is my job to sell myself. Looking back, there are so many amazing events and organizations that I have been blessed to be a part of. Check out my bio below...
Rhea Brown was born in Los Angeles, CA, of African
American, Mexican, Sicilian, and Turkish descent. Adopted by a loving family at 6 mos., she traveled from North
Dakota, to California, to the Philippines, to Maryland, and to Illinois.
Since
a young child, she had a love for art.
In high school she attended the Visual and Performing Arts Program at
Suitland High in MD. However, she
had every intention of becoming a doctor, having graduated with a full
scholarship to study veterinary medicine at Tuskegee University.
However,
with the birth of her daughter at 17, she decided to move to Texas and devote
her time to raising a family. A
year later she had the opportunity to study under a local fashion designer, then
shortly after decided to return to her first love; art.
Phoenix Art Studio was birthed in
2001 with the aid of Killeen’s Carol’s Art Gallery. She went on to acquire an Associate’s Degree in Commercial
Arts from Central Texas College.
She also received informal training under Moody muralist/portrait artist
Sandy Dusek, and Killeen photographer/muralist/film art director Rudy Calooy,
Jr. Rhea has also had the pleasure
of experiencing the ancient art of Athens, Kavala, and Cozumel.
Over this time she has practiced
creating acrylic, oil, and airbrush portraits, murals, woodwork, wall
sculptures, book and CD illustrations, graphic design, and face and body
painting. Aside from commissioned
work, she creates inspirational and thought-provoking works of art.
Rhea has had the opportunity to
show her work in cities across Texas, Louisiana and New York. She sold her
inspiring piece, “Letting Go”, to acclaimed recording artist Vickie Winans and
has displayed her work during performances by renowned artists such as Kirk
Franklin and Louis Gossett, Jr.
She also spends her time
instructing art classes at the Round Rock Cordovan Art School and working
closely with organizations that assist U.S. veterans and their families. Rhea
has painted comemorative portraits for wounded soldiers and for the families of
fallen soldiers. She has also taught theraputic art classes and face painted
for military retreats.
Rhea’s work and commission
details can be viewed at www.PhoenixArtStudio.net.
