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MOTTO:"People see things as they are and ask WHY? I dream of things that never were and ask, WHY NOT?" John F. Kennedy.
MISSION: To convey unity through FINE-ART. Expressing that in some way, all of mankind are artists. HAMLETTINTERNATIONAL are driven visionaries set forth to approach the world using FINE-ART as a vehicle to bridge the gap of merely viewing FINE-ART, to living and breathing FINE-ART. HAMLETTINTERNATIONAL is adamant about diminishing the term, "starving artist" altogether. To live and breathe FINE-ART, society must realize that FINE-ART is alive and being created by living artists!
BIO: David Hamlett, a native Washingtonian, became aware of his incredible artistic ability at a very early age. Born the middle child to a single mother, Hamlett was able to channel his inner concerns by drawing.
Hamlett first noticed his gift in the second grade at Kenilworth Elementary School in Washington, D.C. The class assignment was to color a drawing of Peter Pan. Taking this assignment one step further, Hamlett decided to draw the character on his own before starting to color the character. Upon completion, the teacher and students stood marveled at the miraculous resemblance. This was the start of countless drawing, coloring and poster contests for a young Hamlett.
After satisfying audition and portfolio requirements, Hamlett was admitted into the Duke Ellington School of the Arts. This school is geared toward the enhancement of specific talents each student portrayed. Hamlett was accepted into the fine arts program for three years.
Noted high school classmates; (Comedian/Actor) Dave Chappelle, "THE CHAPPELLE SHOW" (Actor) Dartanyan Edmunds, (Movie) "DELIVER US FROM EVA" (Actor)Lamman Rucker, (Movie) "WHY DID I GET MARRIED" and many more.
Upon graduation, Hamlett enrolled into the Maryland College of Art and Design where he won Honorable Mention and other achievements. This proved to be uninspiring for Hamlett, who then enlisted into the United States Navy as an apprentice Illustrator/Draftsman. During his three year enlistment, Hamlett attained numerous achievements and awards. Including being named Art Editor/Director for the USS TRIPOLI'S Cruise Book and cash rewards. Hamlett also was decorated with the Combat Action Ribbon, Kuwait Liberation Medal, Southwest Service Medal(2 bronze stars), Seaservice Deployment Ribbon(2 awards), National Defense Service Medal, Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon and a host of other awards.
Hamlett has spent the past fifteen years touring the globe for an understanding from HIS perspective of not only fine art, but HUMANITY. Some of the places Hamlett toured has been the Phillipines, Tijuana Mexico, Bahrain Saudi Arabia, Santestephano/Lamodelina Italy, Jabal Ali, Singapore Maylaysia, North Shore Oahu Hawaii, Samalia/Mogadishu Africa, Las Angeles CA., Miami FL., Chicago/Great Lakes Illinois, Abu Dhabi/Dubai United Arab Emirates and the list goes on.
Hamlett has accompanied and befriended reputable and highly influential individuals such as Honorable Heads of State and Incumbents or holders of ecclesiastical benefice. George Bush Senior, Bill Clinton, Priminister Arafat. Colin Powell, Madeline Albright, Warren Christopher, Acting Deputy Secretary Armitage of the Department of State and Staff. Music Moguls, Top Radio Station Personalities, Top regional club owners, Label Reps(Interscope, Geffen, Def Jam, Sony Syndicated Radio, etc.), countless professional athletes and a myriad of surrounding attributes.
Today, Hamlett continues to hone his craft. Some of Hamlett's clientelle includes Recording Label Executives, Grammy Award Winners, Entreprenuers, Achievers in Medicine, Film, Politics, Sports and a host of influential icons, establishments and events.
