Ron E.A. Powell (REAP) was born in Newark, N.J. Powell grew up in Irvington, attending private parochial schools. Of Jamaican heritage, Powell has visited this source of culture and family ties on several occasions, lending a Caribbean influence to his work. He majored in Fine Arts at New Jersey City University. Powell has also studied figure drawing at The Art Student League of New York, New York City, N.Y. and now currently works at Tiffany & Co., as a Graphic Designer.
REAP is undaunted in working with large or small works, thus striking every drawing / painting with great conviction. Intense attention to detail, he creates a rhythm and composition in his work that is engaging, spiritual, and thought provoking. Constantly adding new tools to his arsenal, REAP studied various graphic programs that enabled him to obtain knowledge of creating websites and other design enhancements.
With his dedication, REAP strives to give Art new meaning.
Personal statement of art: Art is an invitation into a world you create and examining how the audience inhabits it.
