Julian Gabriel Ward: The Hero In Me

Julian Ward: Indoor Champion, Marion Anderson Center, Philadelphia.
 

Poetry by Julian Gabriel Ward, Copyright 2019

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THE HERO IN ME

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You pushed me hard

You lift me up

I smile today because of your love

 

You’re stuck in your head

Replaying the tape

Negative thoughts

That can’t be erased

 

The heart is broke

Cracked in half

Selfish and fearful

How long will it last

 

One day the hero inside of me

Will get me back

Where I need to be

 

No fear, no anger, no pity in me

Let go and let God know

I need him back

The hero that felt pain

Who fought his way back

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About The Author: Julian Gabriel Ward is a professional soccer trainer and coach based in Philadelphia.

Racquel Ward: A Practical Artist

TW in his Elkins Park office. Copyright 2019

Text by Racquel Ward, Copyright 2019

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Making Money and Art in 21st Century Philadelphia

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Philadelphia is expensive. That’s what grass-to-profit artists who have been in the game for 40 plus years will tell you about our transformed city. Consider this a public service announcement for artists of any age who are looking for stability. World-renowned and Philadelphia-based photographer Tony Ward has stuck around to see everyday life in Philly change and evolve. That means everyday life for an artist in Philly must change and evolve.

Since making money has always been the bane of the artist’s experience, Tony Ward has expanded into real estate development and education. At 63 and in his golden years, Ward has figured out the perfect recipe for a balanced life – selling art, securing property, and teaching at Haverford College in the Spring of 2020. A longtime professor at the University of Pennsylvania, Ward has chosen to sustain his creative lifestyle by working closer to home and continuing to illuminate his innovative skills through teaching photography to young artists at Haverford.

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Tony Ward Studio Apartment

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As a blogger, his well-trafficked websites tonyward.com, tonywardstudio.com, and tonywarderotica.com keep him busy publishing articles by a great supporting cast of creative writers including; A.H. Scott, Bob Shell, Katie Kerl, and Mikala Mikrut.

Through property development, Ward has recently created a stylish home for renters; making a beautiful, modern space in the historic Elkins Park neighborhood. The recent purchase and subsequent renovation has been a creative outlet for Ward. The project happily supports his photographic endeavors and allows room for his 5000 print photography archive to be stored at home instead of an offsite storage facility.

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TWS: Tennant Apartment

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Artists of all ages, take note. Non-artists are doing it, why shouldn’t you? Better you in the neighborhood than a bank. Educate yourself on the bustling real estate market in Philly, sell your art whenever you can, and pass your knowledge onto the next generation – wherever you can.

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Tony Ward Studio Apartments

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About The Author: Racquel Ward is a writer and educational therapist living in Los Angeles. She holds a BA in Culture and Media studies and a BFA in Contemporary Music from the New School University – Manhattan, New York. Racquel also holds a Master’s of Science in Teaching. She has been published on ThoughtCatalog and most recently finished her first children’s book. To access additional articles by Racquel Ward, click here: https://tonywardstudio.com/blog/racquel-ward-expo/

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Editors Note: This article first appeared athttp://dosagemagazine.com

 

 

Milt Ward: New Artist Added to Gallery

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MIlt Ward The Alphabet Series

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THE ALPHABET SERIES: 1989 to 1999

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Title: Letter K

Artist: Milt Ward

Courtesty: The Estate of Milton A. Ward

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To see more from this series, visit the galleryhttps://tonywardstudio.com/gallery/milt-ward-painter/

 

 

TWS: Portrait of the Day in Celebration of Black History Month

Self Portrait by Milt Ward, Circa 1950.
Self Portrait by Milt Ward, Circa 1950.

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Self-Portrait by Milt Ward, Courtesy of the Estate of the Artist.