Tim Giles Afro Arts and Crafts, LLC
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I was born in Suffolk, Virginia but now reside in Northern Virginia. I am a self-taught artist as a result of my enjoyment of creating art at a very early age. I use several mediums, however, watercolors is my specialty. I have traveled extensively and lived in several countries throughout the world (Ukraine, Haiti, Ghana, Angola, Senegal, Nigeria, Israel). My international experience allowed me to capture several of my scenes on canvas.
My inspiration comes in many forms but mainly my work is influenced by the many accomplishments of the African-American. I am fascinated by mavericks such as Malcom X, Martin Luther King Jr., Colin Powell, Langston Hughes, Ray Charles, and Oprah Winfrey. I am currently working on a series entitled “The First”; commemorating pioneers such as these individuals who demonstrated great leadership and excelled within their field. I tag my style as “Art with an Ole’ Skool Flavor”.
I recently self-published a book entitled, "Humble Beginnings, A Portrait of my Journey through Paintings and Poems". I am in the process of illustrating and writing a children's book which tells a story about a group of friends that find out the consequences of the choices they make in life.
God has truly blessed me and I appreciate all that he has allowed me to accomplish!
Awards:
- Judy Oswald Memorial Award 2010 - Suffolk Art League Annual Juried Show
Magazines:
- Visions Fine Art
- Foreign Service Journal
Professional Affiliations:
- Suffolk Art League, Suffolk, VA
Festivals:
- Philadelphia Art Expo - Philadelphia, PA
- African American Heritage Festival - Manassas, VA
- Art on the Avenue - Alexandria, VA
- Olde Town Arts Festival - Alexandria, VA
- Hooray for Hopewell - Hopewell, VA
- Arts in the Park - Richmond, VA
- Town of Dumfries Multi-Cultural Festival - Dumfries, VA
- All Things Gullah - Washington, DC
My wife, Lori, posing in front of my artwork at the Suffolk Art Museum
