MarVine's mentors recognized his artist genius very early in his life. As a child, he enrolled in art classes t the Toledo Museum of Art. He continued to refine a natural talent by graduation from the University of Toledo with a Masters in Art Education. Marvin Vines, known in the art world as MarVines, combined two disciplines; art and education to convey the plight to visual images and social concerns that America tries to forget. His illustrations of inner city youth defy stereotypes and instill a sense of pride, strength, and courage. Very similar to Marvin Gaye, MarVines through his at asked the questions of "Whats Going On?" and explored the themes vocalized in "Inner City Blues" and "Brother, Brother"

MarVine's background as a draftsman enabled him to illustrate the presence and essence of his subjects with precision and remarkable clarity. His mastery of multiple media includes acrylics, collages, color transparencies, pen and ink drawings, leathering and sculpturing is evidenced by an inventory of several hundred candid exceptional works of art. You will see the same precise artistic mastery in quieter and more tranquil themes such as landscapes and still life works.

This is the legacy left to you. This is the legacy left by MarVines. If you didn't know him then, then you have a chance to know him now. Explore his art; witness the intensity of his spirit and pursuit of excellence that lives on in his work.

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