User:Ronell.nealy

Ronell Nealy is an African American artist that was born on the twenty fifth day of October, 1979 in New York. He discovered his artistic talents at an early age and would spend hours at the public library looking at the works of his favorite artist's. He was influenced by artist's such as; Jacob Lawrence, Pablo Picasso, Emory Douglass, M.C. Escher, Meta W. Fuller, Norman Rockwell and Ernie Barnes. Those around him soon recognized his ability as well. This is when his uncle Edmond Nealy, who is an artist, gave him a box of art supplies at the age of eight. It was then that he discovered his true love for art.

Ronell was called Nell for short by family members and he soon took the name permanently. Some of Nell's early art experiences were on the street as a graffiti artist where he learned the basic techniques of composition and color schemes. To further his ability he applied to School of the Arts where he received formal training in photography and visual arts. After high school, he joined the U.S. Navy and traveled throughout the world. Inspired by the art and architecture he saw during his travels, he returned to the U.S. and attended Chicago Art Institute where he earned a BA in fine arts.

Eccentric, raw, emotional, deep and creative are all the words used to describe the artistic genius of Ronell's work. For more than ten years Nell has prolifically introduced his special rendition of stylized art, capturing every viewer's attention and heart while demanding the acknowledgment and respect of art enthusiast. Particular in ideas, Nell is an artist that defies the social standards set forth by redefined art. He differentiates himself by creating vigorous statements depicting Portraits, urban images, sensitive expressions of love, pain, poverty and majestic African American effigies. His art is manifested from a level of spirituality, selflessness and a God given talent that can not be easily explained or expressed.

Throughout his career, Ronell has been persistent in exploring new avenues of expression. His natural range of versatility extends from graffiti art, pencil and charcoal portraits, mixed media, abstracts, murals, contour line art and more. Anyone that views his work is moved by his bold and powerful visual statements and his unusual style. Many of his admirer's say that his pencil compositions seem to jump from the paper. His non manufactured style, coupled with urban and contemporary art themes, creates a stimulating displays of visually poetic art. Nell's many styles and techniques depict the African and African American culture with powerful imagery. There is no doubt that the mainstream art circuit and private collectors alike will soon recognize the work of this rising star.