“In a time of computer-generated art through downloadable applications, there is nothing that compares to the soul, passion, and desire of the human spirit & the human experience. That will always be the difference and the value in the work. This i stand on.” Russell Lewis is a Washington, DC native who attended the prestigious Duke Ellington School of the Arts. His passion and skill saturate his paintings with vivacity. Lively colors dance around the canvas as his intriguing use of texture commands the eye to closer scrutiny. EducationDuke Ellington School of the Arts from 1984 to 1988 -Diploma Communication Arts Virginia Commonwealth University (Richmond, Virginia) – BFA Communication Art and Illustration Career HighlightsHargrove Decorating Corporation - art development Washington, DC.The Phillips Collection, Washington, DC – museum assistantPSI Family Services, Washington, DC. - Creative Arts Counselor, teaching expression through art to mentally and/or physically disabled individuals Selected Solo & Group Exhibitions T. Miller Gallery – Baltimore, MarylandPope John Paul II Cultural Center – Washington, District of ColumbiaH & F Fine Arts – Mount Rainier, MarylandThe Pehl Collection – Eldersburg, MarylandVoice Against Abuse Fundraiser – Los Angeles, MarylandT. Miller Gallery – Baltimore, MarylandJust Lookin’ GalleryGibson, Dunn, & Crutcher LawAlpha Phi Alpha FraternitySuperwomen “Stop the Cycle of Child Abuse” - Los Angeles CAVirgin Atlantic Airlines VIP Lounge, Dulles Airport VASelected Murals Yohnnex Sports Body Building Exhibit – Alexandria, VirginiaThe Industry Restaurant – Atlanta, GeorgiaReggie’s Café – Lanham, MarylandSkip Fleming, former owner of WKYSDepartment of Homeland SecurityReggie Williams (NBA) Selected CommissionsCharles E. Day Author of The Tenth Man, Book Illustrations, Fort Washington MDSimbi Khali Williams Actress & Writer, Los Angeles CAKeith Sweat, Recording Artist, Atlanta, GAGlen Harris Sports Show Channel 8, Temple Hills MDThird Eye Music CD/Album Cover, Temple Hills MDNational Geographic Children’s Magazine