Larry “Poncho” Brown

Laryy "Poncho" Brown is a native of Baltimore, MD. He started his first business at the age of 17 as a signwriter and has been a full time artist ever since. Poncho received his Bachelors of Fine Arts Degree from the Maryland institute college of Art, Baltimore, MD. His art, both fine and commercial, has been published nationally in Art Trends, U.S. Art Gallery, Images, Upscale, Ebony, Ebony Man, Essence, and Jet Magazines. His work is also featured in the UCLA Fowler Museum of Cultural History Textile Series book entitled "Wrapped in Pride". His work adorns the walls of the likes of Bill Cosby, Dick Gregory, Anita Baker, Susan Taylor, Bernard Bronner, Ed Gordon and Charles Bibbs just to name a few.

 

In pursuing his philanthropic goals, he founded "Raising The Arts" which provides fundraising opportunities for non-profit organizations. He has created over 65 images for such organizations since 1987. Poncho was awarded "Artist of the Year" by the African American Visual Arts Association in 2000, the "Heritage Arts Festival Palette Award" in 2003, and the "Save the Arts Award" as Museum's Choice in 2010.

 

Poncho's unique style combines past and present art forms to create a sense of realism, mysticism, and beauty, giving his art images universal appeal. His contemporary creations are a reflection of his personal values and pay homage to ongoing themes of family, unity, spirituality and perseverance.