Since 2008, Milton's artistic journey has undergone a conceptual evolution, shifting towards realism to express and depict the essence of his subjects.
LELAND, NC, December 20, 2023 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Milton D. Gore, Jr. has been selected for inclusion in the esteemed Marquis Who's Who Biographical Registry. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Milton Gore is the Chief Executive Officer of MG Visual Studios, LLC, established in 2018. In this capacity, he specializes in creating customized designs tailored to clients' specific needs, including marketing campaigns, branding, website design and more. He also manages branding and marketing strategies for businesses, fosters business development and continually enhances his graphic design skills. Additionally, Milton serves as the Assistant Director of the Upperman African American Cultural Center at the University of North Carolina Wilmington since January 2023. His higher education career journey includes positions such as Community Coordinator at Coastal Carolina University from 2021 to 2022, Graduate Assistant at the Upperman African American Cultural Center from 2020 to 2021, SAAB Intern at the Student African American Brotherhood in 2020, and Assistant Residence Coordinator at the University of North Carolina Wilmington from 2019 to 2020. Some of his graphic design and marketing history included, Public Relations Intern at Southeastern Community Action Partnership, Inc. in 2015, Graphic Designer for Law to the People, LLC and Peterkin Law Firm, PLLC in Red Springs, North Carolina, in 2015. He also served as a Graphic Designer Intern for the University of North Carolina at Pembroke Office of Student Affairs from 2014 to 2015. Since that time, Milton has expanded his knowledge and experience within graphic design and marketing.
Milton's educational background has played a significant role in his success. He earned a Master's Degree in Higher Education and Leadership from the University of North Carolina Wilmington in 2021 and a Bachelor of Fine Arts with a concentration in Digital Arts from the University of North Carolina Pembroke in 2015. He also holds an Associate of Arts in Fine Arts from Brunswick Community College, obtained in 2012, and graduated from West Brunswick High School in 2009. One of his highlighted accomplishments as an undergraduate student includes being the first president of the University of North Carolina at Pembroke chapter of the Student African American Brotherhood (SAAB). His work with Dr. Bledsoe to inaugurate three chapters of SAAB nationwide has been pivotal to his career trajectory. As president of the Brother to Brother University of North Carolina at Pembroke chapter of SAAB from 2014 to 2015 and recipient of the SAAB Associate Consultant designation from the Associate Consultant Institute in 2021, Milton has made significant contributions to his community.
An expert in graphic design, digital art, drawing, business and organization branding design, Milton has achieved a high level of expertise through his dedication to exploring business and organizational culture for the development of research-driven designs. Milton's passion for art led him to transform his hobby into a career path that culminated in establishing MG Visual Studios, LLC. The bedrock of Milton's success lies in his deep faith and belief in God, which has guided him throughout his journey. His academic achievements have been bolstered by a robust support system that includes his son, fiancée, parents, siblings, cousins, mentor Dr. Tyrone Bledsoe, and the extended family within the SAAB community.
Milton has applied his expertise in graphic design and marketing to brand a variety of entities, including national conferences, start-up businesses, organizations, and city expos. His specialization lies in crafting compelling logo designs and graphic advertisements, as well as producing diverse cover designs such as book covers, UX/UI designs, website designs, social media marketing materials, mass email designs, and utilizing data analytics for client retargeting in the business realm. Beyond his proficiency in graphic design and marketing, Milton also excels in traditional art mediums, showcasing his talent in graphite drawing, pen/ink drawings, and digital art.
Since 2008, Milton's artistic journey has undergone a conceptual evolution, shifting towards realism to express and depict the essence of his subjects. His interest in art dates back to early childhood, where he first explored sketching. Although there was a period when art took a backseat in his life, he rediscovered his passion during the later years of high school under the guidance of his Art Instructor, Shelia Vaught. In 2008, Milton commenced illustrating detailed portraits using graphite, and portraits have since become the focal point of his drawings. He continues to refine and digitize his graphite drawings.
Milton's artistic exploration expanded to include a new category of expertise—digital art, with a specific focus on surrealism portraits. His creations consistently feature individuals and animals, skillfully blending expressions, nature, space, realism, and a myriad of colors. The amalgamation of these elements produces a dream-like surreal quality, designed to captivate the human eye with vibrant colors and offer beautiful content open to interpretation. Milton's evolving body of work showcases his commitment to pushing artistic boundaries and exploring diverse facets of visual expression.
In his personal life, Milton is dedicated to spending quality time with his son and fiancée while enjoying jazz music, reading various genres of literature and exploring different cuisines with loved ones. He visits his parents and siblings regularly and is committed to continuous improvement and expansion of his business with long-term goals. Milton is also enthusiastic about refining his craft further and creating a significant portfolio of digital art pieces intended for release over time while remaining open to initiating another entrepreneurial venture that aligns with his expertise in digital art and graphic design.
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