Davey Morgan
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David Randy Morgan Jr. (born March 4, 1985), is a professional children's book illustrator and professional photographer.
in Due West, SC. He developed a lot of his talents while he was at Erskine College.
While at Erskine, he developed interests for digital illustration, graphic design and printmaking.
. It was published in 2008. Morgan currently resides with his family in Greenville, South Carolina
. Morgan has performed readings at elementary schools. He was noted in several newspapers including The Altavista Journal, Greenwood Today, and The Index Journal. Morgan was interviewed about Bats in the Air, Bats in My Hair in March, 2009 on the Captain Rouen show on WUSC-FM 90.5.
and Link (magazine)
. He also worked as a student worker for the Public Relations department at Erskine College
. At Erskine, he developed a passion for photography. He was published in an article along with three of his photographs, the December 6–12 issue of the Link (magazine)
. In 2008 he received 1st place in the Nikon Moving Moments Photography Contest. He is currently a photographer in the Greenville, SC area. After graduating in 2007 from Erskine College he started his own wedding photography business, Davey Morgan Photography. He is a member of Professional Photographers of America
. He now works with his wife, Marissa Morgan, as photographer. His wife Marissa won first place and a $500 purchase award for a trio of photographs in the Student Art Show at Erskine College in 2006. In 2011, Davey won the WeddingWire
Bride's Choice Awards '11 for Davey Morgan Photography.
and Sonic the Hedgehog (comics)
. He also draws inspiration from one of his favorite artists Roy Lichtenstein
He is also inspired by movies such as Ponyo and Castle in the Sky
by the prominent Japanese filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki
.
. Morgan's father, David R. Morgan Sr. was a member of the Carolina Tikis, Romans V and The Britons which opened for the Beach Boys, Dave Clark Five, and The Monkees
. Morgan is also related to a few historical figures; Wade Hampton III
, his 2nd cousin, 5x removed; William Henry Harrison
, his 6th cousin, 7x removed; Benjamin Harrison
, his 8th cousin, 5x removed; and Robert E. Lee
, his 1st great grand nephew of wife of 4th cousin, 9x removed.
Education
He received his Bachelor's degree in Visual Art from Erskine CollegeErskine College
Erskine College is a four year, Christian liberal arts college located in Due West, South Carolina.-Early history:Established in 1839 by the Associate Reformed Synod of the South as an academy for men, Erskine College became the first four year, church-related college in South Carolina...
in Due West, SC. He developed a lot of his talents while he was at Erskine College.
While at Erskine, he developed interests for digital illustration, graphic design and printmaking.
Illustraton
He had a hobby of drawing since he was a child. His passion grew for illustration while in college. He illustrated everything from coloring books to business logos. He illustrated a children's book, entitled Bats in the Air, Bats in My HairBats in the Air, Bats in My Hair
Bats in the Air, Bats in My Hair is an American children's book written by Martha Hamlett and illustrated by Davey Morgan. It was published in 2008. The book format is a rhyme-filled picture book.-Plot summary:...
. It was published in 2008. Morgan currently resides with his family in Greenville, South Carolina
Greenville, South Carolina
-Law and government:The city of Greenville adopted the Council-Manager form of municipal government in 1976.-History:The area was part of the Cherokee Nation's protected grounds after the Treaty of 1763, which ended the French and Indian War. No White man was allowed to enter, though some families...
. Morgan has performed readings at elementary schools. He was noted in several newspapers including The Altavista Journal, Greenwood Today, and The Index Journal. Morgan was interviewed about Bats in the Air, Bats in My Hair in March, 2009 on the Captain Rouen show on WUSC-FM 90.5.
Photography
He started his career in photography with Covenant Discipleship (a ministry of the ARP Church) as an intern in high school. While attending college he worked as a freelance photographer for The Greenville NewsThe Greenville News
The Greenville News is a daily morning newspaper published in Greenville, South Carolina. Along with The State in Columbia and Charleston's Post and Courier, it is one of the three largest papers in South Carolina.-History:...
and Link (magazine)
Link (magazine)
Link is a publication of The Greenville News and Gannett. It features local entertainment, news, photos, reviews and more. It is a free publication and is available at almost 1,200 locations in Anderson, Greenville, Pickens and Spartanburg counties of the Upstate South Carolina.-External links:**...
. He also worked as a student worker for the Public Relations department at Erskine College
Erskine College
Erskine College is a four year, Christian liberal arts college located in Due West, South Carolina.-Early history:Established in 1839 by the Associate Reformed Synod of the South as an academy for men, Erskine College became the first four year, church-related college in South Carolina...
. At Erskine, he developed a passion for photography. He was published in an article along with three of his photographs, the December 6–12 issue of the Link (magazine)
Link (magazine)
Link is a publication of The Greenville News and Gannett. It features local entertainment, news, photos, reviews and more. It is a free publication and is available at almost 1,200 locations in Anderson, Greenville, Pickens and Spartanburg counties of the Upstate South Carolina.-External links:**...
. In 2008 he received 1st place in the Nikon Moving Moments Photography Contest. He is currently a photographer in the Greenville, SC area. After graduating in 2007 from Erskine College he started his own wedding photography business, Davey Morgan Photography. He is a member of Professional Photographers of America
Professional Photographers of America
This organization was formed in April 1880 as the Photographers Association of America, Inc., by members of the Chicago Photographic Association and the National Photographic Association. The name was changed to Professional Photographers of America, Inc. , in 1958 to distinguish the association...
. He now works with his wife, Marissa Morgan, as photographer. His wife Marissa won first place and a $500 purchase award for a trio of photographs in the Student Art Show at Erskine College in 2006. In 2011, Davey won the WeddingWire
WeddingWire
WeddingWire Inc. is a U.S. software company that hosts a wedding destination site for engaged couples and provides on-demand software for small and mid-market wedding businesses. It is incorporated in Delaware and headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland.-Profile:...
Bride's Choice Awards '11 for Davey Morgan Photography.
Inspiration
Morgan receives inspiration from children's literature such as Curious GeorgeCurious George
Curious George is the protagonist of a series of popular children's books by the same name, written by Hans Augusto Rey and Margret Rey. The books feature a curious brown monkey named George, who is brought from his home in Africa by "The Man with The Yellow Hat" to live with him in a big city.When...
and Sonic the Hedgehog (comics)
Sonic the Hedgehog (comics)
Sonic the Hedgehog is an ongoing series of American comic books published by Archie Comics, featuring Sega's mascot video game character of the same name. The comic book series debuted in the United States as a 4 part mini-series published between November 1992 and February 1993...
. He also draws inspiration from one of his favorite artists Roy Lichtenstein
Roy Lichtenstein
Roy Lichtenstein was a prominent American pop artist. During the 1960s his paintings were exhibited at the Leo Castelli Gallery in New York City and along with Andy Warhol, Jasper Johns, James Rosenquist and others he became a leading figure in the new art movement...
He is also inspired by movies such as Ponyo and Castle in the Sky
Castle in the Sky
All compositions by Joe Hisaishi.#"The Girl Who Fell from the Sky" – 2:27#"Morning in Slag Ravine" – 3:04#"A Fun Brawl " – 4:27#"Memories of Gondoa" – 2:46#"Discouraged Pazu" – 1:46#"Robot Soldier " – 2:34...
by the prominent Japanese filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki
Hayao Miyazaki
is a Japanese manga artist and prominent film director and animator of many popular anime feature films. Through a career that has spanned nearly fifty years, Miyazaki has attained international acclaim as a maker of animated feature films and, along with Isao Takahata, co-founded Studio Ghibli,...
.
Children's books
- Bats in the Air, Bats in My HairBats in the Air, Bats in My HairBats in the Air, Bats in My Hair is an American children's book written by Martha Hamlett and illustrated by Davey Morgan. It was published in 2008. The book format is a rhyme-filled picture book.-Plot summary:...
(2008)
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- The story is about a childhood experience Martha HamlettMartha HamlettMartha Clowdis Hamlett is a children's poem writer and children's book author who write Bats in the Air, Bats in My Hair. Hamlett currently resides with her family in Lynchburg, Virginia. Hamlett has performed several readings and signings at bookstores and schools. She was noted in several...
, the author, had when she was a young girl who spent the night at her grandmother's house and bats got in the bedroom that she was sleeping in. The book format is a rhyme-filled picture book.
- The story is about a childhood experience Martha Hamlett
Accomplishments and Awards
- 1st Place in the Nikon Moving Moments Photo Contest.
- Photos published in the August, September, October, and November 2011 issues of Fete Magazine.
- WeddingWireWeddingWireWeddingWire Inc. is a U.S. software company that hosts a wedding destination site for engaged couples and provides on-demand software for small and mid-market wedding businesses. It is incorporated in Delaware and headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland.-Profile:...
Bride's Choice Awards '11. - WeddingWireWeddingWireWeddingWire Inc. is a U.S. software company that hosts a wedding destination site for engaged couples and provides on-demand software for small and mid-market wedding businesses. It is incorporated in Delaware and headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland.-Profile:...
Rated 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011. - 1st Place winner in one category and runner up for 3 other categories in a photo contest in a 2004 issue of Link (magazine)Link (magazine)Link is a publication of The Greenville News and Gannett. It features local entertainment, news, photos, reviews and more. It is a free publication and is available at almost 1,200 locations in Anderson, Greenville, Pickens and Spartanburg counties of the Upstate South Carolina.-External links:**...
. - Cover photo on ARP Magazine of the ARP Church.
- Photo published in The State (newspaper).
- Honorable mention for "Cymraeg" illustration in 2006 Erskine College student art show.
- Honorable mention for "Falling Rain" illustration in 2007 Erskine College student art show.
- Cover photo on Inside Erskine, alumni magazine for Erskine CollegeErskine CollegeErskine College is a four year, Christian liberal arts college located in Due West, South Carolina.-Early history:Established in 1839 by the Associate Reformed Synod of the South as an academy for men, Erskine College became the first four year, church-related college in South Carolina...
. - Cover photo on American MotorcyclistAmerican MotorcyclistAmerican Motorcyclist is an American magazine published by the American Motorcyclist Association, and covers issues of importance to its members including touring, trail riding, motocross, enduros, road racing, cruisers, and dirt track.-Circulation:...
(December 2009).
Family
Morgan's brother Matthew Morgan is an instrumentalist and member of the pop-rock band, The LackiesThe Lackies
The Lackies is a pop-rock band from Greenville, South Carolina. Their debut album, Itch, was released in 2000.Member Matthew Morgan won 2nd Best Instrumentalist for the Upstate Music Awards....
. Morgan's father, David R. Morgan Sr. was a member of the Carolina Tikis, Romans V and The Britons which opened for the Beach Boys, Dave Clark Five, and The Monkees
The Monkees
The Monkees are an American pop rock group. Assembled in Los Angeles in 1966 by Robert "Bob" Rafelson and Bert Schneider for the American television series The Monkees, which aired from 1966 to 1968, the musical acting quartet was composed of Americans Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith and Peter Tork,...
. Morgan is also related to a few historical figures; Wade Hampton III
Wade Hampton III
Wade Hampton III was a Confederate cavalry leader during the American Civil War and afterward a politician from South Carolina, serving as its 77th Governor and as a U.S...
, his 2nd cousin, 5x removed; William Henry Harrison
William Henry Harrison
William Henry Harrison was the ninth President of the United States , an American military officer and politician, and the first president to die in office. He was 68 years, 23 days old when elected, the oldest president elected until Ronald Reagan in 1980, and last President to be born before the...
, his 6th cousin, 7x removed; Benjamin Harrison
Benjamin Harrison
Benjamin Harrison was the 23rd President of the United States . Harrison, a grandson of President William Henry Harrison, was born in North Bend, Ohio, and moved to Indianapolis, Indiana at age 21, eventually becoming a prominent politician there...
, his 8th cousin, 5x removed; and Robert E. Lee
Robert E. Lee
Robert Edward Lee was a career military officer who is best known for having commanded the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia in the American Civil War....
, his 1st great grand nephew of wife of 4th cousin, 9x removed.
External links
- Davey Morgan Illustration & Design - Illustrator's web site
- Bats in the Air, Bats in My Hair - Book web site
- Davey Morgan Photography - Photography portfolio