User:Artshadows/Draft davidamorrow

David A. Morrow, Sr. (born 1951, in Kansas City, Missouri) is a Kansas City artist and author who specializes in illustration. Morrow uses his interpersonal skills to help others express themselves, be confident, and find peace through his artwork. Aside from illustration, he has worked with patients with behavioral health diagnoses which required institutional treatment for over 15 years while spending 2 years as an activity director in a 24 hour nursing facility. Morrow is also skilled in engraving, working over 5 years as an assisting supervisor in brass hand modeling.

Selected Works
Several Kansas City, Missouri community projects include:


 * A commissioned portrait of Woody Smallwood for the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City, Missouri.
 * "The Freed Slave Couple"
 * "Lion in the Grass"

Community Contributions
In 1993, Morrow was chosen to attend the Missouri HOSA (organization) State Conference as a panelist during their annual state conference meeting.

Awards and recognitions

 * Awarded first and second place in "Art/Work - Creativity from the Cube" at Kansas City Union Station
 * Kansas City Public Library acquired a copy of "A Large Paper Sack" and "A Tribute to the African American Negro Baseball Leagues" in 2000
 * Received a Certificate of Appreciation in 1997 from Feed the Children for providing 900 meals for children
 * Numerous Mental Health Unit Kudo Awards presented by Truman Medical Center-Hospital Hill
 * Received Employee of the Month in November 2003 from Truman Medical Center-Hospital Hill

Exhibitions

 * Displayed work at Roanoke Ridge Apartments in 1998