Jesse Racusen is a self-employed Artist who specializes in illustrative painting. A Boston native, Jesse recently graduated from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, NY with a BFA in Illustration/ Communications Design. A key contributor to Artists for Humanity, a South Boston non-profit organization, Jesse spent the majority of his summers in college working with young aspiring artists from the inner-city of Boston.
Subject Matter
Jesse has a a very adaptable style that spans across a wide variety of subjects. Known mostly for his figurative painting and illustrating ability, Jesse continues to work in many different media including (but not limited to) oils, acrylics, scratchboard and digital illustration. His subjects range from landscapes and portraiture to sports and the extraordinary. Experienced in murals and collaborative work, Jesse has shown the ability to influence and learn from others.
Sports Artwork
In recent years, Jesse has found a niche in sports artwork. Baseball has been a subject in many of Jesse's recent works, as his works have gained notoriety in the baseball world. Notable commissions of late have been Red Sox Spanish broadcaster and NESN personality, Uri Berenguer and Julio Lugo, former Major League Baseball shortstop. In 2008, Jesse donated a piece to Berenguer's charity auction, which was subsequently bought by former NESN broadcaster Tina Cervasio.
Personal life
Jesse currently resides in Boston, MA, where he works as a self-employed artist constantly discovering new media through which to express himself.
Subject Matter
Jesse has a a very adaptable style that spans across a wide variety of subjects. Known mostly for his figurative painting and illustrating ability, Jesse continues to work in many different media including (but not limited to) oils, acrylics, scratchboard and digital illustration. His subjects range from landscapes and portraiture to sports and the extraordinary. Experienced in murals and collaborative work, Jesse has shown the ability to influence and learn from others.
Sports Artwork
In recent years, Jesse has found a niche in sports artwork. Baseball has been a subject in many of Jesse's recent works, as his works have gained notoriety in the baseball world. Notable commissions of late have been Red Sox Spanish broadcaster and NESN personality, Uri Berenguer and Julio Lugo, former Major League Baseball shortstop. In 2008, Jesse donated a piece to Berenguer's charity auction, which was subsequently bought by former NESN broadcaster Tina Cervasio.
Personal life
Jesse currently resides in Boston, MA, where he works as a self-employed artist constantly discovering new media through which to express himself.
Eric AH-Yuen (born September 15, 1971) is a Professional Golf Strength and Conditioning Coach, master Athletic Trainer and sixth-degree black belt Master Tae Kwon Do instructor.
Biography
AH-Yuen was born and raised in the Republic of Mauritius, a small island off the east coast off South Africa in the Indian Ocean to parents Phillipe and Rosemary AH-Yuen and is the youngest of 8 siblings (5 Sisters and 2 Brothers). He began martial arts training with his father at the age of four until the age of eleven when he switched to Tae Kwon Do. At age 13, Eric immigrated to Canada with his parents to pursue his education and search for a better life.
Education was very important in the AH-Yuen household and after graduating with a B.A in Communications, English and French from the University of Ottawa at only the age of 20, AH-Yuen founded the Winning Circle Martial Arts and Wellness Center in Kanata, Ontario in 1992. The centre focuses on top level Sport Specific Strength and Conditioning and Martial Arts training for Professional and Olympic Athletes. With some of his clients and staff, Eric has also founded a charity foundation called "LET'S PLAY", an organization operating under the main programming principle of helping underprivileged kids get involved into organized sports and activities.
Training
Eric AH-Yuen is also a Strength and Conditioning Coach for the National Team and also coaches some Olympic and Professional athletes. In 2008 he followed his other passion for Golf and became a certified golf teaching professional through the United States Golf Teachers Federationin Florida. He continued his education in Golf Bio Mechanics and became certified through Titleist Performance Institute TPI(www.mytpi.com) where he is an approved fitness professional. He also holds certification in the Functional Movement Screen(www.functionalmovement.com) with world renowned trainer Mr. Gray Cook and is certified through the C.H.E.K Institute.(www.chekinstitute.com) In 2009, he opened and created a new division in his company, Kinematix Golf Performance to assist amateur golfers in training like the pros.
AH-Yuen currently resides in Ottawa, Ontario, Canadaand currently trains and travels all over the Globe for seminars, training and motivational speaking.
Biography
AH-Yuen was born and raised in the Republic of Mauritius, a small island off the east coast off South Africa in the Indian Ocean to parents Phillipe and Rosemary AH-Yuen and is the youngest of 8 siblings (5 Sisters and 2 Brothers). He began martial arts training with his father at the age of four until the age of eleven when he switched to Tae Kwon Do. At age 13, Eric immigrated to Canada with his parents to pursue his education and search for a better life.
Education was very important in the AH-Yuen household and after graduating with a B.A in Communications, English and French from the University of Ottawa at only the age of 20, AH-Yuen founded the Winning Circle Martial Arts and Wellness Center in Kanata, Ontario in 1992. The centre focuses on top level Sport Specific Strength and Conditioning and Martial Arts training for Professional and Olympic Athletes. With some of his clients and staff, Eric has also founded a charity foundation called "LET'S PLAY", an organization operating under the main programming principle of helping underprivileged kids get involved into organized sports and activities.
Training
Eric AH-Yuen is also a Strength and Conditioning Coach for the National Team and also coaches some Olympic and Professional athletes. In 2008 he followed his other passion for Golf and became a certified golf teaching professional through the United States Golf Teachers Federationin Florida. He continued his education in Golf Bio Mechanics and became certified through Titleist Performance Institute TPI(www.mytpi.com) where he is an approved fitness professional. He also holds certification in the Functional Movement Screen(www.functionalmovement.com) with world renowned trainer Mr. Gray Cook and is certified through the C.H.E.K Institute.(www.chekinstitute.com) In 2009, he opened and created a new division in his company, Kinematix Golf Performance to assist amateur golfers in training like the pros.
AH-Yuen currently resides in Ottawa, Ontario, Canadaand currently trains and travels all over the Globe for seminars, training and motivational speaking.
Creative Culture (CC) is a term used to indicate an environment that can be established in many places, in culture, society or workplace where creative ideas
within that environment are encouraged, supported, protected and nurtured for further development and growth till their true value can be understood and appreciated.
Creative Culture identifies and shares creative mission, purpose, beliefs, values, habits and principles. It is considered as an "invisible yet powerful energy inspiring people to progress and to achieve more.".
Creative Culture brings imagination; diversity, curiosity, experimenting and idea sharing into daily activities.
UK success model
Creative Culture puts UK as the creative hub of the world.
In fact, UK’s creative industries are considered by many to the geographical and emotional heart of the world and are deeply embedded in Britain’s culture and society. (UK)
Managing a Creative Culture
Resources, freedom and challenge are the management keys necessary to develop and maintain a creative environment.
within that environment are encouraged, supported, protected and nurtured for further development and growth till their true value can be understood and appreciated.
Creative Culture identifies and shares creative mission, purpose, beliefs, values, habits and principles. It is considered as an "invisible yet powerful energy inspiring people to progress and to achieve more.".
Creative Culture brings imagination; diversity, curiosity, experimenting and idea sharing into daily activities.
UK success model
Creative Culture puts UK as the creative hub of the world.
In fact, UK’s creative industries are considered by many to the geographical and emotional heart of the world and are deeply embedded in Britain’s culture and society. (UK)
Managing a Creative Culture
Resources, freedom and challenge are the management keys necessary to develop and maintain a creative environment.
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