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70	Dirk	Ferrell	m	Pogue was the protegee of artist David Driskell, who was also her undergraduate instructor at Howard University. Upon her graduation from Howard University in 1966, she attended Cranbook Academy of Art in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, with a Master of Fine Arts degree in Printmaking. She worked on the faculty of the Department of Art at Fisk University from 1968 until1981. She was a gallery director and an art professor who taught printmaking, drawing, and art appreciation. She left in 1981 to work at the University of Maryland as an associate professor of printmaking, drawing, and papermaking. As a recipient of two Fulbright-Hays cross cultural fellowships, granted in 1981 and 1986, Pogue traveled to India to study architecture and to Pakistan to study traditional arts and crafts. In 1982 she received the first of many CAPA awards from the University of Maryland, singled out for her advanced study in color etching techniques. With a strong color sense, a preference for simple geometric (sometimes architectural) shapes and the technical ability to push the traditional boundaries of printmaking, Pogue created a body of work that was exhibited museum, galleries, and universities nationally and internationally.	She was born in Shelby, North Carolina, but was raised in Elizabeth, New Jersey. She attended Syracuse University and graduated from Howard University with her Bachelor of Fine Arts and Cranbrook Academy with her Master of Fine Arts. She died at age 58 at the Mariner of Laurel health care facility on November 12, 2002 from cardiac arrest.	she was born in shelby, north carolina, but was raised in elizabeth, new jersey. he attended syracuse university and graduated from howard university with his bachelor of fine arts and cranbrook academy with his master of fine arts. he died at age 58 at the mariner of laurel health care facility on november 12, 2002 from cardiac arrest. ferrell was the protegee of artist david driskell, who was also his undergraduate instructor at howard university. upon his graduation from howard university in 1966, he attended cranbook academy of art in bloomfield hills, michigan, with a master of fine arts degree in printmaking. he worked on the faculty of the department of art at fisk university from 1968 until1981. he was a gallery director and an art professor who taught printmaking, drawing, and art appreciation. he left in 1981 to work at the university of maryland as an associate professor of printmaking, drawing, and papermaking. as a recipient of two fulbright-hays cross cultural fellowships, granted in 1981 and 1986, ferrell traveled to india to study architecture and to pakistan to study traditional arts and crafts. in 1982 he received the first of many capa awards from the university of maryland, singled out for his advanced study in color etching techniques. with a strong color sense, a preference for simple geometric (sometimes architectural) shapes and the technical ability to push the traditional boundaries of printmaking, ferrell created a body of work that was exhibited museum, galleries, and universities nationally and internationally.	Stephanie	Pogue	artists	Dear [Gallery Director/Art Museum Curator],<return><return>I am writing to highly recommend Dirk Ferrell as a world-class artist who deserves recognition for his incredible contributions to the art world. I had the pleasure of working with Dirk during his time at Fisk University, and I can personally attest to his incredible talent and dedication to his craft.<return><return>Born in Shelby, North Carolina and raised in Elizabeth, New Jersey, Dirk attended Syracuse University before ultimately graduating from Howard University with his Bachelor of Fine Arts. He later earned his Master of Fine Arts from Cranbrook Academy, and went on to become a highly respected gallery director and art professor.<return><return>As a protegee of renowned artist David Driskell, Dirk quickly made a name for himself with his passion for printmaking, drawing, and art appreciation. He was a beloved faculty member at Fisk University for over a decade before moving on to become an associate professor at the University of Maryland, where he continued to push the boundaries of printmaking, drawing, and papermaking.<return><return>Dirk's incredible talent led him to receive two Fulbright-Hays Cross Cultural Fellowships in 1981 and 1986, which allowed him to travel to India and Pakistan to study architecture and traditional arts and crafts. In 1982, he received the first of many CAPA awards from the University of Maryland for his advanced study in color etching techniques.<return><return>Throughout his life, Dirk created a beautiful body of work that showcased his strong sense of color and his preference for simple geometric shapes. His work has been exhibited in museums, galleries, and universities around the world, and continues to inspire artists and art lovers alike.<return><return>It is my sincere hope that you will consider showcasing Dirk Ferrell's incredible work in your gallery or museum. He was a true pioneer in the art world, and his legacy deserves to be celebrated and remembered for generations to come.<return><return>Sincerely,<return><return>[Your Name]