Creative Zone Magazine
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Summer Issue 2019
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Contents
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CREATIVE SPOTLIGHT
“Mind Exploding with Thoughts” CREATIVE SPOTLIGHT
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“You Are God”
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INSPIRATIONAL FOCUS “From the Heart” CREATIVE SPOTLIGHT
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“Plart”
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CREATIVE SPOTLIGHT “Loud Mouth Orange”
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Founders’ Note Since I can remember I've always had an active imagination. I would look at things and create other things out of them. Similar to how people look at clouds and say what they see, but I'd look at more than just clouds. I'd look at things like a crack in the cement or a shadow from a tree. This sparked my desire to draw what I was imagining. I never took lessons to learn how to draw, I just started drawing my interpretation of things I saw or thought I saw. Sometimes the outcome would be similar to the original and sometimes I changed it up a little to make it what I thought it should be. Drawing has become a hobby for me that allows my creativity to just be what it's going to be. Having this creative outlet is therapy to me. It allows me an escape that if allowed I would do it for hours.
Ayanna
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Founders’ Note I remember when I was younger I always had this one gift I looked forward to getting for Christmas. I’m sure most kids were looking forward to whatever the new toy was or getting the expensive thing they thought for sure they would get for Christmas. But for me it was a simple coloring book and crayons. Now this wasn’t any ordinary coloring book. It was a jumbo coloring book. So jumbo it would be standing in front of the Christmas tree so that it was the first thing I would see. So Jumbo that I could have three friends coloring with me at the same time and we all would have enough room to make sure we stayed in the line. I guess you could say my outlet for creativity was brewing then and I didn’t even know it. I still own a coloring book today. It’s not a jumbo one, but it allows me to explore colors and relax as I once did when I was younger. But I now realize that having a creative outlet is more than just creating. It is also exploring and sharing.
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Creative Spotlight Mind Exploding with Thoughts I worry a lot. And because of that, I lose track of thoughts often. I worry about my grades, my looks, what people think about me...I feel like my head is exploding with thoughts all the time because I can’t think clearly. The worrying clouds my judgement and thoughts. The birds in the painting represent my exploding thoughts. Each bird has its own flow. Sometimes, I think I will never be good enough, but my friends and family—like the flock of birds—sticks together and keeps me going. My dream is for these worries and thoughts to be set free from my mind, as represented in the red/pink monochromatic painting.
Artist Bio Noah Windham is currently a 9th grade student at Williams Prep in Dallas, TX. He is originally from the DMV area and was born in Washington D.C. Noah is an aspiring artist that has won many awards, scholarships and features in local magazines for his artwork. His favorite drawings are black and white. He believes you can see the structure of the artwork better without adding all of the color. Although he has explored with color he does not let the opportunity to grow hold him back. When Noah is not drawing, he is winning tournaments for Fortnite. Noah wants to grow up and become an architect.
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Creative Spotlight You Are God Art is a special thing that comes in all sorts of ways. For me, it’s My music. My music is my communication to the masses. It’s a crazy feeling, but when you listen to music it takes you somewhere you’ve never been before in your mind. Music makes you feel something. Whether it’s: happy, sad, or confident. My goal is to take you to the positive side of things. My gift of music will take you to a place where you can’t help but smile when you feel God’s presence through every note you hear in this song. It’s like looking outside and the sun is just shining on you. It makes you feel warm and puts a smile on you’re face. Music is My art of expressing My feelings to the world.”
Artist Bio Taija Alexus is a 19-year old Dallas native who loves the thought of inspiring others with her gift of singing. She is a youth worship leader at Covenant Church of McKinney. She is also a full-time college student that desires to grow her talent in business with video production and photography with her Dad. In her spare time, she writes music and creates video content with her sisters and cousin (TCTT) on YouTube. Ultimately, she would like to travel the globe to speak and lead worship while encouraging others as God would have it through her creative arts platform. Taija Alexus just released a new single from her upcoming project “You Are God”. Her music can be found on all major distribution outlets such as: ITunes, Amazon and Spotify.
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From the Heart
There is a saying that you should do something with all your heart or not at all. Well there is an artist out here in the art world taking heed to this saying and putting his all into it with his heart. So much so he even added heart to his name. Meet Randy Heart, an exceptional artist who has decided through his own experiences how to help others get through their struggles with art.
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CZ: When did you first get your start in art and what has kept you diligently active at it?
positivity or the power of it. A lot of my people lack love and respect, so these babies grow up watching this and it turns into a RH: I’ve been painting since I was six years old. Art cycle that repeats itgives me a peace that I can’t find anywhere else in the self and trickles down world. It’s my mental outlet. to our communities and education sysCZ: What about being creative do you enjoy the tem. What better way most? for me to step up and utilize my gifts to RH: As a creative it’s your responsibility to evoke make people and chilemotions with your artwork. I enjoy listening to peodren feel better ple interpret what they get out of my paintings. about themselves. CZ: You have a business called Dreamers Avenue and Parker Cloud. Can you tell us a little about this and CZ: How do you use art as a motivational avenue to what was the inspiration behind your creation? reach the youth and help them to believe in themselves? RH: Dreamers Avenue is a Love company that focuses on three pillars; imagination, motivation and moRH: I utilize my main character Parker Cloud that is rality. We decrease negative self image and devalucommitted to motivating and teaching values ing life. We do this all through art activities. I start off through products and services. Parker Cloud leads with worksheets scholars over a number of sessions on art workshops that ask questions and interactive discussions to provide a learn“I’m ready to work with people and brands ing and discussion who believe in the core values we believe in; love, community, friendship and educaplatform before the tion. ” creative activity. Parker Cloud and -Randy Heart Dreamers Avenue was originated CZ: What can someone expect to get out of particithree years after I pating in one of your workshops? graduated from college. I was in a tuff RH: In our hour in half workshop I promise you’ll spot mentally, success seem to be more than what laugh, reflect and learn new things about yourself. they pitched to us in Highschool. I had no career, no You’ll gain new enlightenment, love and provides the home ownership just student loans. I knew of other opportunity for you to showcase your creativity. All people who felt negative or less than because life’s through art. challenging and I realized the dying need of positivity for the black community. We’re up against a lot. Op- CZ: What is the impact you want to make with the pression, depression unhealthy eating and thinking. work you are doing? So I created a character that can help people feel better about themselves. Parker Cloud. RH: I want children to grow up off of Parker Cloud. I want college kids to be able to say, “Yea Parker Cloud CZ: What fueled your desire to work with the youth came to my school once.” I want Grandmas to watch in the creative way that you do? the cartoon with their grand kids, I want people to RH: My people are hurting, we don’t believe in ourwear the shirts with pride, knowing that their purselves, a lot of us aren’t told or taught to believe in chase went towards a child's education. I want to cre11
ate a new modern classic. CZ: Where would you like to see the growth of Dreamers Avenue and Parker Cloud go? Are you looking to expand into other regions? RH: I want to build name recognition all around the world, I want my book to be translated in multiple languages. I want to partner with giant brands that are doing excellent work in slum communities. I’m ready to work with people and brands who believe in the core values we believe in; love, community, friendship and education. CZ: What’s next for Randy Heart? RH: More art shows, I have a podcast I’m currently creating to help uplift and give sage information to those that are in pursuit of their dreams. I also plan on releasing Parker Clouds first picture book Directions Up Please! CZ: What is your definition of art? RH: My definition of art is the world around us. God is the greatest artist. All artist are thieves because we steal the inspiration from it all. CZ: Where can the people find you who would love to have you do a workshop for their youth? RH: They can visit our company website www.parkercloud.com, Instagram @cloudtalkn or @parkercloud and they can send me an email randy@parkercloud.com
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Creative Spotlight Collingwood Summer Landscape For me, art is a very personal way to express emotions and feelings in a way that we may not have words for. One of the most powerful components of my art is its ability to spark conversation, creating a multi-sensory experience that reaches to a world beyond visual stimulation. Capturing my art on porcelain plates is one example of how my work extends beyond the visual realm to become something functional; a tactile experience of art that establishes a continuity between eyes, mind, and appetite. I create using a wide variety of mediums, and I am moved by countless streams of inspiration. Whatever I dream up becomes a reality; a gift from me to you.
Artist Bio Jacqueline Poirier is a Toronto based artist whose reinvention of plate-art, playfully described by her as 'plart', has garnered the attention of thousands internationally. While she claims to have been born with paint on her hands, officially Jacqueline graduated from the Ontario College of Art and Design in 2004 with a BFA in drawing and Painting. Since 2012 she has been bringing her art to life by painting on porcelain and ceramics. Currently she is the Resident Artist at The Ritz Carlton in Toronto where her hand painted charger plates are showcased throughout TOCA, the hotel's signature restaurant. Visit her website at www.thecrazyplatelady.com
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Creative Spotlight Loud Mouth Orange I am an Artist/Designer with a strong background in painting and a glorious fashion-riff as the back beat! I’m inspired by music, movies, urban trends, international styles, rock 'n roll glamour, and the surf/skate scene. Art is 2 things coming together to form one. Art is life, it is creation. Without it, the world is soulless sludge. It’s magical and has a life enchanting effect!
Artist Bio Geena Tyler has experience in a spectrum of aesthetic principles, and continually explores unique combinations of shape, size, color and silhouette. I aim to infuse my designs with a whimsical edge and fresh, fun movement. A few of my latest projects include creating lookbook illustrations, portraits and packaging, logos, posters, social media graphics and more. I invite you to check out my online portfolio! See more of her work at: www.instagram.com/loudmouth_orange
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Thank you to all our Contributors Sharon McCutcheon (Cover Photo) Steve Johnson (Quote Photo) Randy Heart Noah Windham
Taija Alexus Jacqueline Poirier Geena Tyler
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A Special Thank you To All Our Contributors
The Creative Zone “To cultivate an atmosphere where creativity lives and flourishes through the artistic abilities of young people” In Loving Memory of Dwight D. Stevenson
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