Artist Bio/Resume`

JaMario Beard is what some would call a self-taught artist. Ever since he was attending William Penn Elementary school, Ja Mario perfected his gift while broadening his horizons. A native of Tulsa, Oklahoma. JaMario started drawing at the age of three and never stopped throughout his education. In high school, he enrolled in advertising design where his interest was sparked to pursue a career in art.

A teacher Paul King took his class on a field trip to OSU-Okmulgee Tech. While on the field trip, Ja Mario knew he would be back. Upon returning to Okmulgee Tech, Ja Mario Beard refined his skills and discovered what he wanted to be when he grew up! Three years later, Obtaining an Associates Degree in Graphic Design. After graduating, He began working with an African American business owner Bern Gentry of The Penn-Man in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

That was the spark! That began the path of discovery. Graphic design has become one of his strongest talents with a growing influence from

graffiti, Hip Hop, Gangsta rap and urban culture. He also pulls from styles of art deco, impressionism, cubism art nouveau and ancient Egyptian art. He focuses his message on American Black History and the legacy of Tulsa’s Black Wall Street located on Greenwood. Once told that if something

angers you or grieves your spirit, then you have found your cause.