About C. J. & Eugene
About C. J. Fletcher
A native of Nashville and now resident of Louisville, C. J. Fletcher graduated with distinction in Fine Arts. She continued to study Art Appreciation at the University of Louisville and has since been in the industry for more than 50 years. Showcasing her works in major art shows, she strives to create work that stimulates man's spiritual aspirations rather than the intellectual aspect of life. C. J. was married to Eugene Thomas for 17 years.
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About Eugene Thomas
Eugene Thomas studied art at the Jefferson Community College in Louisville, KY, and the University Without Walls. He was also a renowned artist featured in several books, most notably in Who’s Who African American Profiles, and participated in art shows in Philadelphia, Brooklyn, Indianapolis, Atlanta, Louisville, and many other cities. Eugene was an illustrator for the Verdict Magazine in Brooklyn, NY. He loved working with kids and teaching them art, and he encouraged all young people to stay on the right path in life. C. J.’s beloved husband died in July 2014 due to a hemorrhagic stroke.
C. J. Fletcher’s Statements
C. J. has shared some of her thoughts and statements about her talent and art.
About Her Talent
“My wonderful gift from God, has enabled me teach art appreciation to young at-risk children at local community centers, as well as assist in coordinating art related community activities. This talent has also allowed me to monetarily give to charitable community organizations by donating many of my limited edition prints for their fundraisers. I’ve completed many commissioned pieces, one for the National Presbyterian Center Headquarters 2001. Whenever commissioned to do a piece at first it becomes a challenge, and if we look at challenges in a positive way, they can be used as stepping stones to produce the enter product of ourselves which wants to be better. I love to paint and will always strive to enhance what I do in an effort to make our community a better place to live.”
2021 Artist Statement
Facing a blank canvas, holding that paintbrush, I ask God what’s next. Getting started, I always use my 3 C’s concept – composition, color, and contrast then I start with “Just Pushing Paint”. My paintings reflect something that inspired me to create it resulting in something that grabbed your attention - example from a spinoff of “Giving Thanks”, the Presbyterian Church USA commissioned me to do the Peacemaking Offering poster that was printed in 33 different languages and distributed throughout the world in 2002 – And the God of peace will be with you Phil 4:9. I always use my 3 C’s concept – composition, color and contrast then I start with “Just Pushing Paint”.Also featured in many publications including Today’s Woman Magazine and One Hundred Fascinating Louisville Women’s book.