Etheridge Glenn Lovett ‘E. G. Lovett’ – Artist/Author/Inventor

Professional Artist/Author/Inventor, Etheridge Glenn  Lovett graduated from Pompano Senior High School in 1979.  He was awarded the ‘Most Artistic of his Graduating Class in 1979’ for high scores in English and all phases of Art [drawing, painting, sculpturing and technical drawing].  After graduating from high school, Lovett joined the United States Army where he served as a Specialist 4 infantry soldier, learning the skill of Radio Teletype Operator.  Radio Teletype Diploma received. Lovett did so well in the field of Radio Teletype Operations that he gained a Top Secret Clearance in the handling of classified material.  During his military tenure at Fort Hood Texas, Lovett’s commanding first sergeant noticed his Art talent and requested that Lovett paint a wall mural in the main conference room of his unit to boost company morale.  Lovett painted a striking wall mural that drew the attention of high ranking brass such as Four Star General Shoemaker.  After seeing the mural, General Shoemaker met with Lovett to personally tell him he will be retrained and serve as an 81-Echo Illustrator for the US Army.  After Illustration training, Lovett was stationed in Camp Casey, Korea as an Illustrator and Radio Teletype Operator, winning many awards for his Art and communication skills.  Lovett painted morale boosting wall murals in Fort Gordon – Georgia, Fort Hood – Texas, and Camp Casey – Korea.  Lovett received many prestigious military awards for his artwork, and overall military service.

After serving America, Lovett was hired by Broward County Libraries Division as a Library Specialist I due to his multiple art, computer knowledge, and writing skills.  Lovett used his talents to enhance the many programs offered to the public by the Libraries In Action Program.  Under this exciting program Lovett designed a book for the Broward County Literacy program, and he designed multiple Sistrunk Historical Festival posters.  Lovett also designed attractive backdrop scenes for various plays and programs offered at the Von D Mizell Center on Sistrunk Boulevard.  Lovett won many awards under the Library in Action program for his Art and Literary talent.  Lovett was also placed in charge of a large computer center on the second floor of the South Regional /Broward College Library on South Campus.  During Lovett’s tenure with BCL, he studied Creative Writing and Art and broward College.  After his studies, Lovett founded ‘The Creative Writing Club’ at SR/BC Library.  Lovett was then commissioned to create a wall mural in the Collier City Library to inspire young readers in the predominantly black community to cherish their rich history, and education.  While working for BCL, Lovett decided to study Art and English at Broward College Central and South Campus.  After studying advanced Creative Writing; Lovett won three consecutive short story contests back-to-back, winning over hundreds of college students.  At the request of his English professor, Lovett submitted his short stories to be published globally in a popular book titled Short Stories, presently sold on Amazon.  Lovett also created his own league of multicultural superheroes known as The Omura League Superheroes.  Lovett then wrote several action packed sci-fi novels; The Omura League Superheroes Book I, Omura League Superheroes Book II, Omura League Superheroes Book III, and Omura League Superheroes Book IIII.  Lovett also wrote and released several children’s books; Jabari And The King’s Heart (which is the Christian response to Harry Potter), and Pookie’s ABC’s.  Pookie’s ABC’s was so popular with children that the Broward County Libraries Division purchased multiple copies of Lovett’s book and placed them in their collection. 

In February of 2003, Mr. Lovett was hired to paint a portrait for famed Movie Director/Actor, Spike Lee.  Mr. Lovett presented the portrait to Mr. Lee, who was overwhelmed by Lovett’s portrait.  Mr. Lee gave Lovett a copy of his children’s book with his signature inside.  Mr. Lovett’s painting is now a part of Mr. Lee’s personal art collection.  Lovett was also hired by Sidney Miller, President of Black Radio Exclusive Magazine, to paint a personal portrait for famous radio personality, Mr. Jack Gibson – better known as Jack The Rapper; the Father of Black Radio.  He also painted a personal portrait for Jheryl Busby, President of Motown Records.  Lovett was later commissioned by the Broward County School Board to paint a large wall mural on the cafeteria wall of Blanche Ely High School.  The Broward School Board, students, and teachers; were all impressed with the mural displaying images of the school’s founder, Dr. Blanche Ely, images of teachers, students, football players, basketball players, accented with the powerful images of  two roaring tigers on opposite sides.  Etheridge Glenn Lovett is a proud recipient of South Florida’s highly acclaimed Black Achievers Award.  Lovett was praised and saluted for his genius abilities in the areas of Literature and Art.  To add to his amazing accomplishments, E. G. Lovett is also an established Inventor, inventing a wrist worn survival device known as The Wrist Sheath, which is patented in Washington D. C.  This amazing invention has caught the attention of the Department of War.  This interesting invention is in the process of being mass reproduced and sold around the globe under Lovett’s company, E. G. Lovett Creations, LLC.  Lovett presently resides in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.