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The Two Shades
| I've been described as a difficult book to understand no matter how many times you read it. Eric D.Washington was born on July 27, 1969 in Washington D.C. Mother (Olethia), God rest her soul, Father (Unknown). I spent the majority of my childhood in foster care and group homes until the age of 11 when I moved to Prince Georges County Maryland to a permanent foster home. At the age of 17 I found myself back in the streets and struggling to complete high school. After graduating I entered the United States Marine Corp where I served four years and was honorably discharged. I moved to Brooklyn, New York in October of 1992 where I still reside. I have two children (Eric Jr. 18 & Malcolm 11) who help provide me with a sense of forward direction. My art and poetry lay dormant until in 1999 when I found myself on the verge of a reckless employment breakdown. I'm currently a self employed Certified Fitness Trainer & founder of Full Court Fitness Educational Program . My passion in writing comes from my disappointment in life. This bio contains bits and puzzled pieces about me, myself and I. |
Eric D. Washington
Cornell D. Jones is a mixed media artist, poet and teacher. Much of his work centers on his
southern upbringing, aspects of American culture and the relationship between images and
words. He has several years of teaching experience in public schools, summer camps and art
organizations. Currently he is an elementary art educator in North Carolina where he resides
with his wife, Rose and son, Zaire.
southern upbringing, aspects of American culture and the relationship between images and
words. He has several years of teaching experience in public schools, summer camps and art
organizations. Currently he is an elementary art educator in North Carolina where he resides
with his wife, Rose and son, Zaire.
| Cornell D. Jones |