Adrian Pickett Jr

I am an artist by nature. I believe that my faith increases my talent. I believe that the quality of art should not be based on its medium nor canvass, but rather by the skill of the artist. I give a little of myself in creating which adds soul to my subjects. I am committed to expounding a newfound respect for the use of charcoal in Fine Art.

The quintessential self taught artist has a unique stroke that awakens the canvas. The Jacksonville FL native son has talent using charcoal and an unusual approach to reveal the essence and soul of his subjects. Picket is skilled in the use of many other mediums including watercolor, acrylics, oils, and pastels, self taught talents that evolved after starting his professional career in high school as an airbrush artist.

Exactly one year after opening the his personal art gallery, Pickett was showcased as the featured “Living Legends” artist of the 2011 Tampa Bay Black Heritage Festival. In July 2012 Adrian was honored as a Special Exhibit Artist during the National Black Art Festival, in Atlanta, Ga.

Adrian is currently working as a Project Manager for a community project for CF Media, as he prepares for his next exhibit in Atlanta, Ga, November 2013 @The Atlanta Fulton County Public Library @ One Margaret Mitchell Sq,