ABOUT THE ARTIST (CONT'D)

publishing, distributing, collecting, interior design and framing. In 1994, Raymond was commissioned by The Alliance of Black Telecommunications Employees, Inc. to depict the plight of Black Americans in an oil painting entitled "THE STRUGGLE." Raymond truly captured the "SPIRIT OF LEGENDS" and the theme was adopted by BellSouth for its 1996 Black History calendar. His explosive painting highlighted African-American Olympic and Paralympic medalists in Georgia. This creation was used for both the calendar's cover and poster prints which were distributed nationally to schools and businesses throughout the country.

His work can also be found in many countries throughout the world including Canada, France, Germany, Saudi Arabia, and Belgium. This artist paints and illustrates what he dreams, feels, knows, loves, and lives. His depictions of dance and music depict action and deep expression which is evident in his masterpiece "REVELATIONS," in the strength of his piece "BIRMINGHAM BLUES" and the spirit as seen in such works as "ROCK-A-MY-SOUL" and "RIBBONS."
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