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Tim Hinton

Artist Tim Hinton was born in Chicago, IL and spent most of his childhood in Orlando, Florida. Self-taught, he started drawing at a very early age. Following high school, Hinton enlisted in the US Marine Corps and served in Vietnam. For being wounded in action, he received two Purple Hearts. After being honorably discharged, he was employed as an illustrator with the Naval Ship Engineering Center, where he served for several years.

Since 1973 Tim Hinton has been professionally recognized nationwide. His works have been exhibited extensively including: the Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Anacostia Museum, Kennedy Center, US Naval Museum (permanent collection), Frederick Douglas Home, Howard University, University of Maryland, Pentagon, Naval Annex (permanent collection), The Eisenhower Executive Office Building, Bethune-Cookman College, New York International Art Expo, Décor Expo (Atlanta, GA), the Art Expo (New York City) and the McKenna Museum of African-American Art in New Orleans (permanent collection).

Mr. Hinton was chosen as Artist of the Year by the Washington Bar Association by which he was commissioned to do a mural of the graduates of the Terrell Law School, Howard University. He also created the paintings of the first inductees in the Houston Bar Association Hall of Fame. He was also the recipient of the Legacy Award by his alma mater, Jones High School (Orlando), for outstanding achievement in the arts.

Tim Hinton designed the official poster for the signing of the Martin Luther King Holiday Legislation in 1983. This and other historical art prints by Mr. Hinton have been displayed at many national monuments in the Washington DC area. During the last presidential campaign, Mr. Hinton completed three portraits of President Barack Obama. He also designed two posters from the images. One of these is featured in the book Hope, a Collection of Obama Posters and Prints.

Tim Hinton's paintings are included in the private collections of many professionals and dignitaries in the US and internationally, including the Honorable Doug Wilder, Larry Holmes, Muhammad Ali, the late Judge Iralene Barnes, Judge Damon Keith, and Judge Glenda Hatchett.

In addition to painting, Mr. Hinton periodically teaches watercolor classes, and does architectural renderings and medical illustrations. He was the illustrator for a children's book by Albert Whitman Publishing Company and for an international book on newborn health by Save the Children. His works have been used in several publications including: Architectural Digest, Washingtonian, Regardie's Magazine, Florida Business Southwest, Southwest Art, American Indian Art, and Prince George's Suite Magazine.