Art World Has New Heavy Hitter

by LeeSandra Alexandre, The Black College View
When you hear someone mention a strong artist, typically you think of your favorite singer or rapper who is a current hit on the charts. In the Washington, D.C metropolitan area, Johnnie Bess is an up and coming artist, but you won't see him in any music video anytime soon.

Bess who prefers his artist name "Monk" can be considered a triple threat. A junior painting major and photography minor at Howard University, Bess has mastered the skill of painting, sculptor and photography.

"I've been painting since '98, [and] besides loving it I have gotten a lot of good feedback" Bess said.
Read Whole Story photo courtesy Johnnie Bess