ABOUT THE ARTIST (CONT'D)

Currently, Cody travels to many islands to gain inspiration on new original works. Recently, he has traveled to Barbados, St. Maarten, St. Lucia, Bermuda, Aruba, Jamaica, Bahamas, and the Cayman Islands. Out of each of these journeys came new works that simply dazzle the onlooker.

When Raymond B. Cody is not directly involved with developing new works or participating in exhibits, he likes to spend his time mentoring students who are pursuing an art career. He has served as a judge for numerous art competitions including the NAACP ACT-SO competition. He is invited to display his art and lecture at numerous elementary, middle, high schools, and universities.

CODY'S FINE ARTS & ILLUSTRATIONS

Cody’s Fine Arts & Illustrations was founded in 1983. The founders, Raymond and Cynthia Cody, established the company with the aim of presenting a positive image of African-Americans through artistic expression. Cody’s Fine Arts has been successful in introducing up and coming artists and educating the entire community about fine arts. The primary artist that is featured under the company, Cody’s Fine Arts and Illustrations, is that of Raymond B. Cody. Early in his career, he focused his attention on the development of illustrations. As time progressed, he began to flourish as a fine artist. The transition that he experienced in his own work became the inspiration for the name Cody’s Fine Arts and Illustrations.
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