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Michelangelo Lovelace a native of Cleveland, Ohio growing up in the inner city of Cleveland. Like many children from single parent households, growing up was hard at times. At the age of sixteen Lovelace dropped out of high school and began working many low paying jobs like dishwasher, porter and shoeshine person at a local country club. During this difficult period of his life, his artistic talent was reveal. The artist began painting to pass the time away. In January of 1982, Lovelace enrolled in Cuyahoga Community College at the Metro Campus were he successfully completed theGeneral Education Development  Test (G.E.D) and continued to work hard at  developing his artistic talent. In 1984 Lovelace was accepted into the Cleveland Institute of Art. However, Lovelace would later drop out of art school due to financial difficulties.
From 1987 to 1990, Lovelace attended a small group exhibition in Cleveland. In 1990, he moved into the Hodge Studio Artist Complex, in Cleveland, Ohio where he embarked upon numerous opportunities allowing Lovelace to meet many talented artists. Over the years many things happened to Lovelace, both good and bad; yet, he managed to maintain and keep his artistic dream alive. Lovelace gives credit to many people for given the artist support and encouragement over the years. However, still, to this day Lovelace points out, “There is one person I will forever be thankful for his name was Author, he gave me the inspiration I needed to never give up on my dream of being a success artist depicting my views of life through art.” Arthur was a cook at the party center Lovelace worked as a dishwasher. Lovelace shared his dream of becoming a great artist. Arthur replied, “Boy, stop lying to your self. You are not going to be shit but a dishwasher all of your life.” Author’s reply was not meant to encourage, but discourage. Yet, Lovelace credits Author’s statement for prompting Lovelace to quit his job, returned to school and earn his G.E.D. Lovelace recalls, “ A fire was lit inside of me for art, then as they say, the rest “is history!”

Michelangelo Lovelace's appears in documentory One Bad Cat: The Reverend Albert Wagner Story.
For more info visit: www.onebadcat.net

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