I was born in Steubenville, Ohio and raised in Weirton, WV, where I was a three sport athlete and letterman of Wier High School and also is where I began my professional career as a musician and later decided to pursue what became my
passion. Attending numerous schools such as ( The Art Institute of Ft. Lauderdale, and Pittsburgh. The Columbus College of Art and Design, Macomb Community College, in Warren MI, and finally Southern New Hampshire University). I started my own company called Unforgettable images now Dwayne Lester Art. I have worked more than 20 years in the Federal Government winning numerous awards for my work. My art has been a journey of self-discovery and self-expression as a man who celebrates the African American experience and their achievements in sports, music and history. My memories of African American music, sports and history is what I tap into when creating my art.
Dwayne Lester
2868 Stellar Loop
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
843-293-0148 dwaynelesterart@dllester.org Affiliations and Accolades:
USAF: Commendation Medal
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DOD): Joint Meritorious Civilian Service Award and Medal
10 Commanders coins of excellence for Artwork
10 Monetary awards
First Visual Information Specialist in the Federal Service to paint portrait of sitting Director Elected Member: NY Society of IllustratorsElected Member: LA Society of Illustrators Elected Member: USPS First Issue Stamps ArtistElected Member: Veterans Artist Program (VAP)Member:
American Institute of Graphic Artists (AIGA)
Published Author: “Through My eyes with a Pencil: An Illustrated history of the 100Greatest African American Athletes of the 20th Century” Library of Congress ControlNumber: 201790