"Everything we see is art, therefore art is to see."
(artiztc), pronounced ar·tiz·tic, is a fun way to shorten the last part of the mentioned statement into a word. Ironically when broken down, (artiztc) has a second pronunciation, ("...art is to see.")
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"...art is to see." = (art - iz - t - c)
THE ARTIST
2B
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At a very young age DeShawn Smith, a.k.a. (2B), picked up his first pencil and paper which opened the door to a world of creativity.
Simply scribbling and sketching on a page fascinated him. As time progressed, so did his ability to draw in a more skilled fashion. For 2B, cartoon drawings became daily even leading to the point of more detailed creations such as drawing portraits and animals. Drawing became more than just a pastime. It transformed into a passion that would soon become a career choice.
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In conversation with his mom, 2B once said, "Everything we see is art, therefore art is to see." He went on to say that even a blind person can see art because of the art of imagination. With that said, 2B continues to explore limitless creativity under the umbrella of art. Understanding the sky as the limit, he began taking flight in the field that he loves.
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Based out of South Bend, Indiana, 2B's artwork began to catch the eyes of many friends and family. Kids in school would often ask for sketches, doodles, and drawings. Class projects were especially enjoyable for the young artist as he could use his creative side for almost every school subject. In 2006, The Robinson Community Learning Center of the University of Notre Dame put together a comic book addressing the issue of bullying in school. This comic was to teach students coping skills from the (TAKE TEN) violence prevention program, and 2B was privileged to be chosen as an artist for the project. That same year 2B was recognized by the South Bend Tribune and mentioned in the fall issue of a magazine titled Arts Everywhere, an initiative of the Community Foundation of St. Joseph County. Transitioning from Middle School to High School, 2B was one of two given the 8th Grade's President's Award as well as a Hoosier Art Award his Senior year.
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