Ben’h Usry: The Artistic Legacy of a Jacksonville Icon

Ben'h Usry, born in Aiken, South Carolina in 1940, had a strong association with Jacksonville, Florida throughout his career. In 1962, after serving as an Army illustrator during the Berlin Crisis, Usry settled in Jacksonville and briefly worked for the May Company Department store as an illustrator in Advertising. It was during this time that [...]

From Landscapes to Raku: The Remarkable Life and Artistic Legacy of Charles Moses Brown from Jacksonville

Charles Moses Brown was a prolific potter and artist born in Mayport, FL in 1904. He moved with his family to Mandarin when he was just three years old, where he remained for the rest of his life. Brown's artistic journey began with a passion for painting landscapes and still lifes, but he discovered his [...]