Meet the Artist | The Art of Ty Moore

Meet the Artist, Ty Moore

Born in 1971 and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, Tyrone C. Moore (Ty) was highly influenced as a child by the sculptural art work of his grandfather, Hugh Moore (see photo below). Using his grandfather's enthusiasm as a springboard for inspiration, Ty began to appreciate art and create illustrations at an early age. Mostly self-taught, Tyrone was inspired by comic book artist such as Byrne, McFarlane, and Frazetta, as well as the works of HR Giger and classic artist such as Picasso and Dali. Due to the hardship that Hugh Moore encountered in the art field during his life time, a career in art was not advised by Tyrone's family. Although he chose to pursue a career in education as his profession, Tyrone continued to maintain a strong interest in creating art. He minored in studio art at Cleveland State University, where he earned his Bachelors degree in 1995 as well as a Masters degree in 2000.

In 1996, Tyrone began his teaching career for the Cleveland Metropolitan School District, where he used his skills in art to further illustrate reading and math lessons for young students. In 2001 he began to do charcoal portraits as gifts for family members and close friends, which led to renewing his interest in pursuing a career as a fine artist.

On May 19th, of 2006, Tyrone was honored to receive The 4th Emerging Artist Award at the 2006 7th Annual Sankofa Cleveland Fine Art Plus Expo. It was a tremendous honor that he shared with family and close friends. Today, as a practicing artist, Tyrone's work grace the walls of patrons throughout the state of Ohio and the United States.

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On 10/20/2023, Ty was featured in an online column in Cleveland Ohio's Plain Dealer Newspaper. Click the link below to read the column by journalist Justice B. Hill:

https://www.cleveland.com/opinion/2023/10/exploring-the-hidden-artistic-treasures-of-cleveland-hopkins-international-airport-justice-b-hill.html

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Horace Hugh Moore (Ty's Grandfather and inspiration)

Photos:

1.) Ty Moore: father, artist, teacher, author, and illustrator.
2.) Hugh Moore, Ty's Grandfather and artistic inspiration.
3.) Cleveland TV Legend "Big" Chuck Schodowski holding his portrait by Ty Moore, titled "Big Chuck and Lil John meet Frankenstein".
4.) The Portrait Ty Moore made of "Big" Chuck and "Lil" John Rinaldi, both of Cleveland Television Fame.
5.) Ty Moore, alongside Schodowski and Rinaldi at Ghoulardifest. Rinaldi stated that "Of all of the artists that tried to draw my face, you were the only one to get it correct."
6.) Ty Moore alongside Boxing Hall of Famer and former champion of the world, Larry "The Easton Assassin" Holmes.
7.) Ryan Moore, the young & talented entrepreneur himself, wearing one of his self designed "No Doubt" suits.
8.) Erin Moore, holding a chess piece that represents the Queen that she is.
9.) An article written about Ty Moore in 2010 (part 1).
10.) An article written about Ty Moore in 2010 (part 2).

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