Although I have formal training as a visual artist and writer, the greatest influence of my gift has come from my mother. She has always instilled a "you can do it baby" in me. My current influence is life and observing the world around me. I create work that is planted into my spirit by the Holy Spirit. The art will uplift, teach, and enlighten those exposed to it.

Bachelor of Arts with Emphasis in Business Studies, 2005 YWCA Woman of Achievment, 2001 SESH Communications Nefertiti Award recipient, 2000 National Association of Colored Women's Club Image Award, 2000 Mallory Historical Association Derek Walcott Exceptional Literary Art Award, 2000 Leading Woman in Arts and Entertainment, 1999 Cincinnati Enquirer Woman of the Year, 1999 Cincinnati Post-Corbett Award for Literary Art; Arts Assessor for the Ohio Alliance of Arts Education, Project StartID (State-wide gifted program); Founder, Eye of the Artists Foundation 2001

Working on new children's book, Dada Means Sister, which will be released October, 2007

Annie Ruth Creations
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Eye of the Artists Foundation
Arts Education and Empowerment Foundation designed to bring arts directly into under served communities. Main focus of the organization is empowering the commuity at large through creative educational methods.

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