I had the privilege of meeting Reduell Crowder. He's an 18 year old black male in the state of Tennessee. A senior in high school fulfilling a dream as a Singer and Artist. Reduell is a true Leo to his heart, his love and passion to paint free lance for the last five years and his music as a singer for two years in R & B.

Reduell had a ruff life as a child coming up. He was raised by his mother who was at the time on drugs heavily;  then later he move in with his father which he really dreaded.

He and his father were not close at all. Unfortunately they never bonded like most people. Those three years were hell for Reduell. The only good thing that happen in his life is his mother did finally get drug free and as of today she is still drug free.

Reduell used his music and his painting to free himself from the pain of life, creating his own little world. During this time period his painting evolved. Reudell was able to paint his feelings, moods and images. While on one level, Reduell's life was better; however, things changed when he was molested as a young child by his step-brother. Later in life, Reduell notice he had feelings and was attracted to others of the same sex. At age 14, Reduell accepted that he was gay and came out openly to his family and friends.

If you ever meet Reduell, he will fill your heart with laughter and joy. He has an art show display coming up in Nashville Tennessee for the entire month of December at the Out Loud Book Store & Café. You will find in his work a unique lots of color abstract and his own little versions his way as he see art through his eye's.

All of his work is done on acrylic and on canvas 12 x 12 frames all of his work is very inexpensive and affordable. To purchase his paintings you can contact him at reduell@yahoo.com.