 Sunday morning worship, is a day that we go to church to hear the Word of God, from the Bible, preached by the pastor or person ordained to teach the Word of God. We learn about caring for each other, love, trust and faith. We receive and get spiritual guidance to improve our lives in which God wants us to live. I think this is the most important day of our lives.
The Bible provides us with a vast amount of stories that gives us a clear picture that our faith in God provides all the anwsers. God is the ultimate creative force and critical thinker. We are constantly given examples of perseverance, courage, commitment, and endurance. And each Sunday, doing worship we are reminded of the power of God and His Word. We learn that each of our gifts, that are by God are to be used to help each other, that caring and concern puts us closer to God.
Let us all use our gifts and talents to help ourselves and others. I will use my gift of art for that purpose. We will live better and be better when learn from the Word of God. Sunday morning worship is an important day that reminds all of us its importance.
Artfully.
Ted. T. Ellis
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Today we celebrate MLK Day, a time to reflect on Dr. Kings civil rights accomplishments. As an African American artist, I created, ” Hope for Us All” a painting that speaks to what he represented, that people of all colors have equal rights. He fought for this, he gave his life for the liberties of other human beings.
The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a champion of the people and civil rights leader. He was a man of the ” Clothe”, a caring husband and father.
He was a true civil rights activist who fought tirelessly in his efforts to provide equality and freedom for African-Americans and all human beings. His impassioned campaigning for the civil rights lead to the ending of racial segregation, discrimination and laws that supported racial inequality.
The Rev. Dr. Martin L. King Jr., in 1964 became the youngest person ever to receive the distinguished Nobel Peace Prize for his accomplishments using non-violent methods to end racism in the United States. More facts: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Luther_King,_Jr.
After twenty-five years of congressional lobbying and hard work, Dr. King’s memorial is the first memorial on the National Mall to honor a man of color, and non- U.S. President.
The monument, etched in stone, contain excerpts of his historical speeches, sermons and public addresses to serve as a living testament of his vision of American democracy and freedom for all.
Today, as a country we celebrate his birthday,this is a day to reflect on the forward progress of the United States in the fight for liberty and justice. His memory serves as a reminder that the rights provided in The Constitution of the United States and The Declaration of Independence is for all people. Learn more: http://www.thekingcenter.org/
The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. death was not in vain. We have made many positive strides but their are more civil and economic challenges we face moving forward. The “Dream” lives and the struggle continues. Thanks for your sacrifice and “Happy Birthday”.
The Dream lives,
Ted T. Ellis
 Hope for Us All- celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
During World War II, a group of distinguished African American men were recruited from all over the United States to become Black fighter pilots in the U. S. Airforce. They were called the Tuskegee Airmen, because they trained in Tuskegee, AL. Each of their planes were distinguished with red paint at the tail of the planes. The Tuskegee Airmen , black airmen also became known as the ‘Red Tails”. These black fighter pilots were smart, valiant, and courageous.
Of the 992 pilots that graduated at Tuskegee Army Air Field, 450 served overseas with the 99th Fighter Squadron and the 332nd Fighter Group. The black squadron groups of the 99th FS and the 332nd FG were unique in the fact that they were the only all-black fighter units to fly combat missions. The 99th FS was the first to see action and when the 332nd FG arrived in Europe the 99th F/S was assigned to it. The 332nd had a distinguished war record. It received over 1,000 individual awards and decorations. The unit also accounted for over 250 enemy aircraft destroyed and was a highly effective bomber escort group. The 332nd squadron never lost a bomber to enemy fighters during world war II.
In March of 2007, after six decades, the Tuskegee Airmen, were invited to the White House to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor for their outstanding service during WWII by the President of the United States, George Bush. At the medal ceremony, my print, “The Lonely Angels”, was selected to be signed by our distinguished Tuskegee Airmen, also known as, The Red Tails”. How amazing, of all the art to be chosen from, ” The Lonely Angels”, with my personal signature, “T. Ellis”, was at the White House along with my heroes, that I had years ago wanted to pay tribute to for their personal courage and sacrifice. They fought several enemies near and afar. The Tuskegee Airmen, black angels fought against racism and they fought for freedom.
On Jan. 20, 2012, legendary film producer, George Lucas, is releasing his movie, the “Red Tails”, honoring their heroic efforts.
Artfully,
Ted T. Ellis
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Art in education is important for stimulating the mind and improving critical thinking. It can be argued, persuasively, that the visual arts is one of the important pillars for learning. It is the precursor to (STEM) science, technology, engineering and math. An image speaks more that a thousand words. A visual image educates, it’s ability to articulate at every level of understanding, communication, levels of learning, comprehension is unparalled. I’ve witness and demonstrated the positive learning effects of art in education. Students engage their subjects more easily and readily when you use art as a primary intrument to teach and learn. Traveling throughout the country, from city to city, state to state, I see how students and teachers get excited about art. Watching their reactions, I can see their curiosity, and thirst for information and that’s when art begins to speak and teach. Students engage by asking questions and art always provide an intelligent response to help answer their questions.
I’m convinced that our educational institutions must have a very aggressive proactive art learning program at every level to help students improve their human capital and academic competency.
Next year I will began my art tour traveling and educating through art, visiting schools starting in the beginning of 2012. Please let me know if you would like for me to visit a school that will help benefit our students. Art makes a difference. Contact me at tedellisart@gmail.com
Artfully,
Ted T. Ellis
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 For over 25 years I have been painting and pictorially documenting African-American culture, and using art as an instrument of preserving our culture. I’ve challenged folks to look behind the art that is created and value the artist. As an artist we speak to you politically, socially, academically, spiritually, historically and add economic value. There’s another generation of great artists, not just a handful, living in our communities and doing goodwill, they are making positive historical contributions, building a continued legacy of greatness, preserving our culture and humanity. So often I am reminded how certain sects in our own community seem to be very critical and not supportive of the artists’ efforts. It feels and seems that our artistic roles have been minimized. We should be celebrating our cultural treasures to its full potential. Art is a cultural assets, contemporary African American artists our vital, organic beings built for the creative purpose, full of hope and optimism, it is who we are. Lets rediscover, acknowledge and do a better job of celebrating this artistic resource. History has shown us that art is of extreme importance. It is the first language, a language recognized universally.
At this time, I see or read very little scholarly articles or critical essays on the contributions of this vastly talented group of contemporary African-American artists. There’s a proactive responsibility in our community, individually and collectively to nurture, protect and leverage our cultural artistic treasures. In the ensuing months I will do my part by putting down the brush and picking up the pen and continue advocating our artistic importance.
If you want to have purpose and make constructive change you have to identify first with who you are, your culture is important, it is you, art preserves your culture, protect it, nurture it.
Artfully,
Ted T. Ellis
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 On November 4, 2011, from 5:00pm-8:00pm I will be the featured artist at The Sylvan Gallery, www.thesylvangallery.com. The theme of the exhibit is titled, “Let Me Tell You My Story”, it is a visual narrative of African-American lifestyle in the deep South. Visual images that stir and stimulate the soul. Paintings of southern baptisms, rural paintings of old lived in shacks by sharecroppers, fishing paintings that are so peaceful it makes you want to be right there. The colorful patch quilt paints whispers old stories begging to be heard.
During the weekend, several artists will paint in the park, including myself, each painting will be auctioned that evening and all proceeds will benefit high school art students in the Charleston, SC. The Sylvan Gallery a member of CFADA sponsored auction will also include original works of art by renown southern artists. William Aiken Walker, a prominently known southern artist works will be on auction.
Every year that I’ve participated my paintings have sold at auction. So now I have an auction record. It’s exciting ti see art collectors bid on your work and watch it sell at a high price!!!.
I will have about 30 new originals for sale, some please come by or visit online my exhibit, “Let Me Tell You My Story”. We will be publishing a catalog that you can purchase for $15.00. I will let you know when it will be available.
Artfully,
Ted T. Ellis
 After almost 3 years, and with many of my art collectors and friends emailing and calling and asking if we would create another calendar. My wife and I, decided to take the plunge again and self-publish our fine art calendar highlighting the history and legacy of African-Americans. This calendar is so special, because the signature painting, “It All Started Here”, celebrates the communtiy of Faubourg Treme, establishedin 1812 in New Orleans, LA. The first community of free people of color in America. Treme, produced the first African-American physicians, politicials, business owners, bricklayers, iron workers, carpenters, musicians and artists. The Tribune newspaper was the first African-American paper to distribute about political and social events eaffect Free People of Color. Treme gave birth to Jazz.
The other paintings in our T. Fine Art Calendar show beautiful depictions of the life we live. The painting of President Obama, our 44th President, says it all. All the colors, all the contributions we have made to America and the world. This paintings speaks of unity and accomplishment.
“Subject Matters”, is another powerful painting, you see the young students wrting on the chalk board what are the subjects in school that are important for educational growth and advancement.
Each painting tells a story that is important and relevant. Yes, a picture speaks a thousand words. We are proud to produce an art calendar that celebrates the triumph spirit that we all share. A calendar I believe everyone should have. It makes a great gift for family members, friends and coworkers. For $15.00 you can go to www.tellisfineart.com and purchase you T. Ellis Fine Art Calendar. Oh, and when the year is over you can framed the images and decorate your home or office.
Let me know what you think of our calendar. You can email me directly at, tedellisart@gmail.com. We value your support.
Artfully,
Ted T. Ellis
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Sunday morning worship, is a day that we go to church to hear the Word of God, from the Bible, preached by the pastor or person ordained to teach the Word of God. We learn about caring for each other, love, trust and faith. We receive and get spiritual guidance to improve our lives in which God wants us to live. I think this is the most important day of our lives.
