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A world class illustrator, Thomas Blackshear and Willitts Designs introduced Ebony Visions in April 1995 with the release of the first six designs.
Blackshear's work is a blend of both Art Nouveau and African culture. Blackshear calls his style Afro-Nouveau. In his own words, "Ebony Visions reflects not only my own visions as a black man, but also unique visions of
black people. The designs reflect visions we all share, regardless of the color of our skin. |
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Emotions like hope, love tenderness, faith, and serenity know no boundaries. My
work is meant transcend all racial and cultural lines, because in essence, the physical and expression in my sculptures are all part of the human experience." |
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Since the introduction of Ebony Visions, Thomas has received numerous awards including the prestigious 1996 National Association of Limited Edition
Dealers "Rising Star Award." |
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