About the Artist:

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In front of my 8ft crayon piece "Performance". 2011.
  
Basic:
  • Born June 2nd, 1988 in Douglas, Georgia.
  • Clients include World Heavyweight Champion Lennox Lewis, basketball/ TV star Dennis Rodman, NFL Hall of Fame players, several medal winning Olympians, World Cup experienced soccer stars from 5 different nations, and a Playboy's playmate of the month.
  • Created "Art & Athletes for Action" a charity based exhibition that teams athletes and art together to make an impact for a worthy cause.
  • Founder & CEO of Dylan Ross Art Inc. A design based apparel and decor company.

Bio/Statement:

" I've created art since I could hold a crayon. I love creating conversation pieces and inspiring people to think outside of the box"

  -Dylan 
  
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fall 2014

Notables


2005- Chitagua Arts Festival Best in Category and Best in Show
2006-Chitagua Arts Festival Best in Category and Best in Show
2006- Scholastic Silver Key Recipient
2006-Congressional Art Exhibition Award Winner 
2006-Georgia State Winner for Junior Duck Stamp Art Contest
2007- Farm Bureau State Calendar Cover Artist
2010- Artwork published in Farm Bureau Cook Book
2010- Coffee Magazine Featured Article
2011- Featured Artist- Anquan Boldin's QFest
2012- Guest Speaker, Coffee High School Art Week2
2013- Featured Artist- WFTC Foundation Gala and Celebrity Event
2014- Featured art on CNN.com for "Je Suis Charlie" 

Past and future Exhibitions

2005- Chitagua Arts Festival Community Exhibition- Douglas, Georgia.
2006-All State Festival of Art &Design Group Show- Atlanta, Georgia.
2007-Congressional Art Exhibition- US Capitol, Washington DC.
2008-South Georgia College Group Exhibition- Douglas, Georgia.
2009- Bistro 1410 Group Exhibition- South Beach- Miami, FL.
2010- Nirvana Solo Showing- Lexington Avenue- New York, NY
2011- Oneills Solo Exhibtion w/New  Syndey Gallery- 3rd Avenue-                           New York, NY
2011- Selected artist for NFL Star Anquan Boldin's Charity Weekend- The National -PGA Course- West Palm Beach, FL.
2011- Art & Athletes for Action @ theIVY Buckhead w TJ Duckett- Atlanta, GA. 
2012- Art & Athletes for Action w Rennie Curran- Douglas, GA.
2013- Art & Athletes for Action Atlanta, GA w Rennie Curran @ The Hard Rock Cafe.
2013-WGTC Foundation Solo Exhibition in Carrolton, GA w NFL Hall of Famer Jim Kelly.
2014- Jacksonville, FL @ Silver Cow Jax 

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Little me, already all about it.
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Meticulously painting my uncle's face. Probably 2 or 3 years old, 1990-91
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Drawing from a magazine in high school art class. 2005/6
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Pop up charity art exhibition in my hometown of Douglas, GA.

FAQ

Q: What is your inspiration?            
A: I love to create my artwork after I study master works, it gives me inspiration and drive to build upon their works.

Q: How long does it take to complete a piece or art?   
A: Depending on size some pieces can take under an hour.

Q: What is your favorite medium?  
 A: I love working with both markers and chalk, total opposites in texture, I couldn't pick a favorite.

Q: How long have you been creating art?   
A: I've been drawing and finger painting since I was old enough to attempt, I'm 27 now so I'd say about 26 years!!! 

Notable Clients, Collectors, and Charitable Supporters

Lennox Lewis and Spencer Fearon in London

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Dylan Ross and Dennis Rodman in Miami

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Lennox Lewis-Boxer- 3 Time Heavyweight Champion of the World.
Ryan Babel- Soccer- Dutch International and former Liverpool player.
DaMarcus Beasley- Soccer- USA International, former Glasgow Ranger
Sebastian Boenisch- Soccer- Polish International, former UEFA Cup runner up, German Cup Winner, and UEFA U21 Champion.
Sahid Afridi-Cricket-  Former Pakistani Cricket Team Captain.
Eugene Monroe -Football-  Top 10 Draft Pick, current starting Left Tackle for the Jacksonville Jaguars. Gene was also the #1 High School player in the nation. All American and All Conference player at the University of Virginia
Anquan Boldin- Football- 3 time NFL Pro Bowler, 2003 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year. Florida High School Football All Century Team.
Ray Rice-Football-2 Time All Pro, 2 Time Maxwell Award Finalist, EA Sports "NFL Blitz" Cover Athlete.
Patrick Schwarzenegger- actor/model
Bobby Bowden- Football- Iconic coach, inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.
Marvin Jones- Football- NY Jet Great, Florida State Hall of Fame.
Santana Moss- Football- Former NFL Pro Bowler.
Rennie Curran- Football- University of Georgia Linebacker of the Decade (01-10)
Jamal Anderson- Football- Pro Bowl Runningback, CNN Analyst
Mike Jones- Rapper- Multi Platinum recording artist.
Luis Tiant- Baseball- 3 time American League All Star, 1975 Babe Ruth Award Winner.
Dennis Rodman- Basketball- 5 Time NBA Champion, 2 Time Defensive Player of the Year. Reality TV and former film star.
Malcolm Jenkins- Football- 2 Time consensus All American and Thorpe Award Winner at Ohio State. Super Bowl Champion as a rookie first rounder selection by the New Orleans Saints