Johnta Gatson

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I've not changed very much. I am still the man of God I was in high school, save for the wisdom that comes with time. If I'm remembered, it's likely because of my art. I am still very much an artist though I constantly rebuke myself because I don't feel that I am as productive with it as I should be. In the future, I plan to hold some art exhibitions. Keep your eyes and ears open for it. To pay the bills, I work a regular job but I also do free lance art and design work. I recently finished a project for a young woman who heads a charitable organization. You can visit her site at www.destineeglobal.org. I have also developed a keen interest in Film & Video. I am currently shooting footage that I will use in a video tribute to Chicago. Look for it on my Youtube page. I still love to speak french. I even took french courses when I attended Columbia. I have kept up my studies in french ever since high school. J'aime parler français!

Of course, my favorite school memory came in our senior year when I won the "Looking Foward to the Future" contest. I still have the huge novelty check, that was presented to me, hanging in my office at home. I have all types of memoribilia from that experience. It was one of the best times of my life. I'm amazed when I think about the fact that the night before I had to turn my entry in, I contemplated not competing in the contest. Again, I'd like to say "Thank you" to everyone for voting for me and helping win that contest. I plan to redo the piece as an oil painting.