Opening reception for the Marquis Terrell solo art show, Creative Freedom. Music by Siddall tha Selecta. This event is free and open to the public.Bio Marquis Terrell Jackson is a self taught artist from Saint Louis, MO. He developed a passion for art at the age of four while drawing with his mother and grandfather. It was apparent at an early age that he had a gift for drawing --so his parents and other relatives gave him all the supplies he needed to support and encourage his talent. While Marquis did take some classes at Craft Alliance Center of Art and Design, he contributes his growth as a young artist to being a competitor. He and his classmates would often have drawing contest which pushed him to become a better artist. He would go home and spend hours honing his skills to be the best artist he could be.Fast forward to Marquis's adulthood and he still has the passion that he possessed as kid. The difference is, he has sat aside his drawing pencils and replaced them with paint brushes. He has commissioned hundreds of paintings and created pieces that often marvels the eyes that sees his work.While his passion has always been in creating art; he later developed a passion for helping youth artist within his community. He co-founded the organization, Battle of the Arts to motivate the youth to push their creative abilities within a creative environment. Through Battle of the Arts, he teaches art to youth between the ages of 8-18 years old. He also runs a monthly art competition in which the best youth artist in the city compete for art prizes.Marquis’s goal is to showcase his work throughout the country and the world. He believes that the the more successful he is as an artist, the more he can show his mentees the pathway to be successful. At this point, thousands of people have saw his work as he exhibits throughout St. Louis. He also has a growing presence online through his social media platforms. To follow what Marquis Terrell is doing, go to Marquisterrell.com, or follow him on his Instagram and Facebook @Artbymarquisterrell.