Artist Bio
I AM, Monique Brent, a versatile contemporary artist originally from Mansfield Oh. Yes it’s the small town where “Shaw Shank Redemption” was filmed. Being from a small town I learned early on find something to focus on and go with it. From watching my mother at the age of seven I found that drawing and creating was very rewarding. Running was also in my blood. I can remember running from geese when I was younger and practicing jumping over bushes when I became older. Running gave me another release that was very rewarding…that is if I ran well. So with track/art scholarships I graduated from the University of Cincinnati’s DAAP program in Applied Digital Design.
I now have achieved a goal that I’ve had since I stumbled on the fact I had a talent at all, and that was to become a fulltime artist. I now am owner of Mo’ Designs and developing my art career to make a statement. You can do what you love and be the type of artist you want to be no matter where you’ve come from or what you’ve been through if you put God first.
I am currently working toward publishing my work on the high print market level. I would love to see my work on the shelves of major department stores. I have been exhibiting my work in art festivals and shows such as The Warren Co. Festival of the Arts, Festival 513,and The Columbus Art Festival. The next step would be to exhibit in shows out of state. I have also shown in galleries such as The Red Tree Gallery, and New American Art Gallery II. I also display in premier events around the city, and donate pieces for auctions that benefit non-profit funds such as the Barbara Howard-Reece Scholarship Fund and the Michael Johnson Scholarship fund. I have also been invited to showcase my work in prestigious art publications such as New Art International which surfaces late this year.
