Officially a Cool Dude!
Eugene Mosley, a jazz enthusiast, resides in Shreveport, L.A., where he creates his masterful collages of history giving recognition to legends of Jazz and Entertainment. His artwork is stippling, depicted by millions of dots, meticulously arranged by hand to reveal the most memorable aspects of his legendary characters. His illustrations have been dubbed "a unique form of education through art" by school officials, who have encouraged to our youth about the legendary Jazz entertainers of all time.
He has been an artist for over twenty years. Eugene was born in Germany and raised in the United States. His family moved to Shreveport, Louisiana in the late 1960s. He received his education in public schools. After graduating from Southwood High School, Eugene enlisted into the United States Army. He served over 10 years of service and received and honorable discharge. Eugene received his college education from the University of Las Vegas and Southern University - Shreveport. His major was Art Education and Marketing.
Art has not only been a hobby for Eugene, it has been a career. He has taught various art classes in the past and continues to do so. Initially his artwork was centered on the history of Jazz in Shreveport area. He later broadened it to include not only well-known Jazz artists, but several contemporary Hollywood actors/actresses.
Those to receive Eugene's artwork have included: Mayor - Shreveport, LA. Keith Hightower, Comedy/Actor Steve Harvey, Dancer/Composer Mercedes Ellington (granddaughter of the late Duke Ellington), Dancer/Singer/Composer Cecelia Calloway (daughter of the late Cab Calloway), Composer/Musician Wynton Marsalis, Actor/Comedian Bill Cosby, Band Leader Lionel Hampton, World Championship Wrestlers Kevin Nash "Big Sexy", Diamond Dallas Paige, Earnest Miller "The Cat", Owner-Horseshoe Casino Jack Binion, Attorney Johnny Cochran, and Owner-Black Entertainment Television Mr. Robert Johnson, just to name a few.
Eugene has also created artwork of Actress/Comedian Lucille Ball, Actor John Wayne, Singer/Actor Elvis Presley, Actor Cline Eastwood, Actor/Singer Will Smith, Actress Halle Berry, and various movie characters.
His artwork has been featured in JazzTimes Magazine, Jet Magazine, KTBS - Channel 12, and BET on Jazz. It was also inducted into the Jazz Hall of Fame at Lincoln Center in New York City. Eugene was instrumental in obtaining several jazz artists to perform at various jazz related activities in the Shreveport area and Las Vegas, Nevada.
Eugene is a member of Shreveport Regional Arts Council and a past member of Shreveport Downtown Development Authority.
Eugene is also the owner/operator of Gold Album Direct, Inc. which produces gold and platinum albums for various celebrities and companies. He recently submitted a proposal to World Wrestling Federation Entertainment, Inc. on the new millennium platinum 2000 product consisting of a platinum record enclosed in a 16" x 20" silver frame, WWF "The Music" CD, one engraved plaque, and a WWF superstar autographed trading card.
The art, illustrations and productions of Mosley Jazz Celebrity Art, International are promoted and managed by Eugene. Interested parties may contact Eugene for further information regarding his art at (318) 686-0907.