Moe. & Poncho

COMING THIS FALL.....

THE MOE. & PONCHO ORIGINALS ONLY ART SHOW

Sneak Preview Nite October 17, 2008, October 18-19, 2008 from 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Moe's Art & Design, October 18-19, 2008 from 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. at 3000 Druid Park Drive, Baltimore, MD 21215

Meet and greet artist Maurice "Moe." Bradford and Larry Poncho Brown at their first "ORIGINALS ONLY" exhibition at the studio of MOE. featuring the artists latest original work. For more information visit their MySpace www.myspace.com/larryponchobrown or www.moesartdesign.com www.myspace.com/moesart82 or call (410) 466-7278 or e-mail poncho62@verizon.net or moe@moesartdesign.com

The Dynamic Duo is planning their first art show together at the studio of Maurice Bradford, Jr. Larry Poncho Brown began mentoring the young artist at the tender age of eight. The two artists have been working together ever since.

"MOE." will be celebrating the first anniversary of the opening of Moes. Art & Design this fall. The two artists are both graduates of the Maryland Institute of Art in Baltimore, Maryland. 20 years separate the creative worlds of these exciting artists. Pass the word.

We will be posting works from Moe's portfolio in the next few weeks. For new developments on this historic exhibition be sure to check back to this page.

About Maurice "MOE." Brandford, Jr.

Maurice Bradford Jr. better known as MOE. is a native of Baltimore, Maryland who researches historical and modern art from different countries to create masterpieces of creativity. Using oil paints, acrylic, gouache, charcoal and other mediums, Maurice continues to build a portfolio of fine and commercial artwork.

His art explores mature topics based on man vs. God, men vs. women, life vs. death and other themes involving the adversities and pleasures in life. From elementary school to his adult college career, Maurice Bradford has shown the Baltimore community that art is a beautiful creation when practiced and perfected.

In 1994, his parents enrolled him into the Super Saturday Art Program at The Baltimore City College High School. During his Saturday visits, Maurice met and befriended his mentor Mr. Larry “Poncho” Brown. Poncho continues to teach Maurice the basics of creating artwork, which lead to many awards and recognitions.

While attending Carver Center for Arts and Technology High School, Maurice was able to participate in several art competitions. In 1997, Maurice was awarded two prizes, the grand prize for the Artistic Legacy African American Youth Art Exhibition and a medal for his submission in the NAACP/ACT-SO competition. Again in 1999 and 2000, Maurice received the award-winning medal from the NAACP-ACT-SO competition.

By 2002, Maurice was a well-known, award-winning artist. In 2002, Maurice was acknowledged as Youth Artist of the Year by the African American Visual Arts Association (AAVAA). This award was a prophecy that Maurice was destined to conquer the art world with his ultimate creativity and eye for beauty.

Maurice continued his art education by pursing a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) at Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore, Maryland. With a concentration in painting and web design, Maurice is learning how to apply art to the needs of society. As an entrepreneur and profound artist, Maurice is only at the beginning of his journey in the art world.

“I love the versatility in the creative process of making art,” says Maurice Bradford, Jr.

Visit www.moesartdesign.com to see more of Moe's work

Copyright © 2007 The Art of Larry Poncho Brown Last modified: 07/16/08

Copyright © 2007 The Art of Larry Poncho Brown Last modified: 07/16/08