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'''Ronald Scott McDowell''' is a self-taught sculptor and artist | [[File:Ronald McDowell.jpg|right|thumb|Ronald McDowell]] | ||
'''Ronald Scott McDowell''' (born c. [[1953]] in Pittsburg, California) is a self-taught sculptor and artist who teaches at [[Tuskegee University]]. | |||
McDowell has produced public art projects including large scale murals, commemorative statues and coins, as well as private collector artwork such as heirloom portraits for a wide range of clients including famous celebrities, amassing over 2,000 works. As a young artist, he attracted the attention of Motown celebrities and eventually became Michael Jackson’s art teacher, and McDowell’s sketches were featured in a songbook included inside Jackson's ''Thriller'' blockbuster album. | |||
McDowell was inducted into the Pittsburg Entertainment and Arts Hall of Fame in [[2013]]. | |||
==Notable works== | ==Notable works== | ||
* "Eddie Kendricks memorial", ([[ | * "Eddie Kendricks memorial", (1999), sculpture [[Eddie Kendrick Memorial Park]] | ||
* "To God Be the Glory", ( | * "[[The Foot Soldier]]", sculpture [[Kelly Ingram Park]] | ||
* "A New Day in Old Birmingham," ( | * "To God Be the Glory", (2003). Portrait of [[Annetta Nunn]] | ||
* "Alabama Music Hall of Fame", ( | * "[[A New Day in Old Birmingham]]," (2003), mural in the lobby of the [[Birmingham Public Library]] | ||
* "Portrait of Booker T. Washington", ([[ | * "Alabama Music Hall of Fame", (1990) | ||
* "Portrait of Booker T. Washington", (2004) | |||
* "[[Nina Miglionico statue]]" (2015) | |||
* "[[Justice is Blind]]" (2018), mural at [[Jefferson County Courthouse]] lobby | |||
==References== | |||
* Prieve, Judith (February 1, 2019) "Renowned artist McDowell returns home, teaching art to Pittsburg youth." ''East Bay Times'' | |||
==External links== | |||
* [http://www.ronaldmcdowellart.com Ronald McDowell] website | |||
{{DEFAULTSORT:McDowell, Ronald}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:McDowell, Ronald}} | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:1953 births]] | ||
[[Category:Sculptors]] | [[Category:Sculptors]] | ||
[[Category:Artists]] | [[Category:Artists]] | ||
Latest revision as of 16:05, 4 January 2021
Ronald Scott McDowell (born c. 1953 in Pittsburg, California) is a self-taught sculptor and artist who teaches at Tuskegee University.
McDowell has produced public art projects including large scale murals, commemorative statues and coins, as well as private collector artwork such as heirloom portraits for a wide range of clients including famous celebrities, amassing over 2,000 works. As a young artist, he attracted the attention of Motown celebrities and eventually became Michael Jackson’s art teacher, and McDowell’s sketches were featured in a songbook included inside Jackson's Thriller blockbuster album.
McDowell was inducted into the Pittsburg Entertainment and Arts Hall of Fame in 2013.
Notable works
- "Eddie Kendricks memorial", (1999), sculpture Eddie Kendrick Memorial Park
- "The Foot Soldier", sculpture Kelly Ingram Park
- "To God Be the Glory", (2003). Portrait of Annetta Nunn
- "A New Day in Old Birmingham," (2003), mural in the lobby of the Birmingham Public Library
- "Alabama Music Hall of Fame", (1990)
- "Portrait of Booker T. Washington", (2004)
- "Nina Miglionico statue" (2015)
- "Justice is Blind" (2018), mural at Jefferson County Courthouse lobby
References
- Prieve, Judith (February 1, 2019) "Renowned artist McDowell returns home, teaching art to Pittsburg youth." East Bay Times
External links
- Ronald McDowell website