Short Bio
T. Brown has a BFA in Communication Arts with an emphasis in illustration and Design. He also has a Masters in Art Education from DAAP at the University of Cincinnati. This is in addition to his successful career in packaging design while working as an Art Director in his hometown of Cincinnati. He currently resides with his wife and two sons in the Raleigh/Durham North Carolina area. He is currently a professor of art and has taught in both a Magnet Arts Middle School and a High School AP Art program in North Carolina.
Statement
My work is narrowly focused on the emotional content of my characters. My goal is to allow the viewer to journey with my characters through the process of discovery. Stories happen on many levels but my central goal is to push the emotional content hidden beneath the surface for the purpose of discovery beyond the basic storyline. My images are direct and simplistic in composition to provide clarity for the viewer.
Resume / CV
Education
2005 – 2006 MAAE
University of Cincinnati/DAAP, Cincinnati, OH
Masters in Art Education/Studio Emphasis
2006 University of Cincinnati - Study Abroad
Museu Afro Brasil, Sao Paulo, Brasil
2003 – 2005 BFA
Art Academy of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
Specialization Educator/Lecturer
Art History Survey
Adobe Visual/Video Design – High School
AP Art – Studio Art 2D/3D
Teaching History
North Wake College & Career Academy 2020 to Present
Adobe Digital Arts Instructor
North Carolina Central University 2018 to Present
Professor of Visual Arts
Art Academy of Cincinnati 2008 - 2012
Adjunct Professor of Art
School of the Art Institute Chicago – 2012 to 2013
Associate Director of Youth Programs
Pipkins Advertising – 1985 – 1995
Art Director/Designer
Exhibitions
2024 - 2022 North Carolina Central University, NC
2022 - 2023 Saul Alexander Gallery, Charleston, SC
2019 Maryville College, TN/Artist-Residency Program
2019 One-man Exhibition, Maryville College, TN
2017 - 2023 Studio Visit Magazine Exhibitor/Winter Editions
2018 AP Art Exhibit Curator AP Brochure
2018 One-man Exhibition – Saul Alexander Gallery, Charleston, SC
2016 Contemporary Art Museum Raleigh/CAMstellation Exhibition
2015 Black Creativity Exhibition Chicago
2013 School of the Art Institute of Chicago Faculty Exhibit
2012 US Pentagon Gallery/Air Force Artist Program
2010 - 2011 Art Academy of Cincinnati CE Faculty Exhibit
2008 Taft Museum/Artist Reaching Schools Exhibit
2008 AAC Community Education Faculty Exhibit
2007 Tiger Lilly Press Annual Exhibit
2005 Group Exhibit, Media Bridges, Cincinnati, OH.
2004 Chidlaw Gallery, Cincinnati, OH.
2000 - 02 Cincinnati Art Club Sketch Group Exhibit
Publications
2020 Illustration & Beyond: Maryville College Exhibit Catalogue
2009 Globalization Art & Education, Dr. Flavia Bastos Border Crossing Dialogues
