At age four, Earl Aldridge knew he wanted to be an artist. As the third oldest of 11 children, his mother, Hilda, had her hands full yet found time to relax and doodle in her notebook while teaching her children the importance of prayer and hard work. Those impeccable images of Betty Boop in his mother’s notebook ignited a spark that continues to fuel Earl today. Whether it‘s his abstraction paintings using strong brush strokes of rich colors and textures, warm scenic countrysides, or black and white illustrations, art and creativity were destined in his future.

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Earl's artistic approach is as diverse as his creative inspirations. He inherited his father's ability to 'fix anything,' a trait that has always made him good with his hands. This passion for problem-solving and improvement propels his creativity. His art is a fusion of mixed mediums and materials, ranging from traditional tools like paint, charcoal, and pencil to unconventional ones like foam and natural and man-made materials.

Earl has completed courses at Rockford College and the Art Institute of Chicago to further his knowledge of fine art. When not creating unique pieces, he works as a set builder and carpenter in the television and film industry. Amongst a few of the shows Earl has worked on include Devious Maids, Dumb and Dumber To, The Hunger Games, Vampire Diaries, Goosebump, Barbershop 3: The Next Cut, The Originals, Sleepy Hollow, Ozark, Aretha Franklin Documentary and Tyler Perry’s A Fall From Grace, Divorce in The Black, and The Ms. Pat Show.