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PROFILE OF KIP OMOLADE

KIP OMOLADE, illustrator, educator and fine artist was born in Harlem, New York.  Currently residing in Brooklyn, he strives to expand the traditional boundaries of art by combining the influences of fantasy illustration, Hip-Hop art, and abstract imagery.

Background
During his teenage years, Kip actively pursued training at The Children's Art Carnival and The Cooper Union Saturday Program.  He also interned at Marvel Comics, Novo Arts and The Center for African Art.  Upon graduating from City-As-School High School, Kip was accepted by The School of Visual Arts where he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree.

Illustrator
As a freelance artist, Kip has designed various logos for record companies and small businesses.  He has also painted a book cover for Routledge Press, album covers for Glover Records and magazine illustrations for The Source, Rap Pages and Stress.  He has designed children's books for 3rd World Press and for the musical The Wiz, as well as animation character layouts for MCA Records, PBS and Nickelodeon.  Presently he illustrates monthly magazine editorials for Hype Hair and Try It Yourself Hair.

Educator
In 1994 Kip began teaching art to emotionally disturbed students at The Robert F. Kennedy Academy, a New York City Board of Education high school.  The experience led him to understand the healing and educational possibilities of art.  While teaching, he earned a Master degree in Special Education from The City College of New York.

Fine Artist
Illustrating and teaching has led Kip to develop his own vision.  His paintings have been exhibited regularly at Thoughtforms Underground, a Tribeca based gallery.  Kip's paintings have also been featured at The University of Virginia, The Black Expo in New York, Philadelphia and Washington and local businesses.

For more information on purchasing and catalog of Kip Omolade's work contact him: Kip Omolade