INSPIRING CREATIVITY - Session Six

THE ART IN CREATIVITY from the PERSPECTIVE of DAVID G. BROWN. DAVID G. BROWN, an award winning artist, educator and publisher has been inspiring young minds for more than a decade. BROWN conducts workshops, presentations, and produces award winning cartoons, graphics novels and comic books with positive messages for young people. In 2003 he became the political cartoonist for the Los Angeles Sentinel newspaper. Brown was awarded the prestigious Merit Award for "BEST EDITORIAL CARTOON" in 2004 thru 2010 from the National Newspapers Publishers Association (NNPA). His work is featured in the 2005 thru 2010 editions of the "BEST EDITORIAL CARTOONS OF THE YEAR," by Pelican Publishing Company Inc. In 2009, Brown was awarded the NAACP IMAGE AWARD for his book, BARACK, RACE AND THE MEDIA: DRAWING MY OWN CONCLUSIONS. The book is a collection of satirical cartoons highlighting the historical Presidential run of Senator Barack Obama and other significant events affecting Americans. When Brown is not busy putting together timely editorial cartoons to coincide with updated current events, he is at work conducting art workshops for kids and producing award-winning comics for children. His versatility as a commercial artist and producer has produced excellence in other areas including photography and multi-media as well as international recognition. In October of 2009 The U.S. Brazilian Consulate sponsored an art exhibit and cultural exchange visit for Mr. Brown to Brazil.