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Benjamin K. Richmond is president and chief executive officer of the Louisville Urban League. Before coming to Louisville, he served for five years (1982-1987) as president/CEO of the Battle Creek Area Urban League in Battle Creek, MI. He began his Urban League career in 1979 at the Madison Urban League in Madison, WI.
This documentary portrays the beginnings, the struggles and the success of Ben Richmond's journey as an artist, encompassing many talents. Visually accented with examples of his work, viewers will learn about his drive and passion for nature and his curious fascination of lighthouses. As Wendy, explains ... " the lighthouses are a period of time that no longer exists. Lighthouses are all over the world not just in the United States, and there are so many different stories to be told./" Stories rich in history, drama and even potential haunting's. Viewers will learn of the dry brush watercolor technique that Richmond uses for his artwork, and tediousness of using the tiniest brush to get all the details just right.
Most of his fans associate him with nostalgic, nautical themes and of course lighthouses. The most recognizable subject of his artwork is the Marblehead Lighthouse, featured in o"Watchman's Goner" (seen to the right). Dedicated to preserving the seafaring heritage and wildlife habitats of the north coast, the Richmond's also frequent Maine and portray its beauty through art. Ben Richmond: Artist, Entrepreneur is the perfect documentary to inspire viewers to follow their dreams, and for entrepreneurs to gain courage and from.
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