Aadrus Art Media: Where Creativity, Culture, and Faith Come to Life.

A collection of bold, soulful projects designed to uplift, inspire, and empower through art, story, and faith.

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the creative house where stories find their voice, colors find their canvas, and hearts find their healing. Through tenderly crafted projects like A Tome of Tales and Taradiddles, a whimsically illustrated book of moral stories for children, and The Chitlin Circus, an animated musical series bringing Black history to life, we gather moments of beauty meant to uplift, inspire, and restore. Find thoughtful conversations on life and faith in The Armchair Journalist Podcast. Learn the peaceful art of painting with Painting Peace. Discover the quiet joy of creative living through Art as Lifestyle Foundations, rooted in the CREATIVE STYLE™ philosophy. Browse the soulful pages of Studio Tour Magazine, where ‘Art as Lifestyle’ comes alive. And wander through BLAM: The Black Art Museum, a tribute to Black visual storytelling.

This is a place for dreamers and doers, believers and seekers of grace, meaning, and art in their everyday lives.

Studio Tour Magazine: Art as Lifestyle

Studio Tour Magazine is your invitation into the creative lives of artists, makers, and cultural voices. Through profiles, essays, and visual stories, we explore the intersection of art and everyday life — proving that creativity isn’t just something you do; it’s how you live.

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Painting Peace YouTube Channel

Create with calm. Painting Peace offers faith-centered painting lessons designed to restore your spirit and unlock your creativity. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just picking up a brush, our videos guide you in making art that soothes, encourages, and inspires.

Watch a Painting Class

The Armchair Journalist Podcast

Real conversations on faith, creativity, culture, and mental wellness. The Armchair Journalist is where heart meets honesty — a place for stories, ideas, and reflections on navigating life as a creative believer in a complicated world.

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The Chitlin Circus (Animated Musical Series)

History sings here. The Chitlin Circus is a lively animated series for children, bringing Black history and culture to life through original songs, memorable characters, and stories that celebrate resilience, joy, and brilliance.

Watch the Series

A Tome of Tales and Taradiddles (Children’s Book)

Step into a world of playful adventure with A Tome of Tales and Taradiddles, a whimsically illustrated book of original stories and life lessons. Written to spark wonder and wisdom in young readers (and their grown-ups too).

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Paintings & Prints by Thom Reaves

Explore the original works and fine art prints of Thom Reaves — joyful, expressive pieces inspired by history, culture, and storytelling.

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BLAM: The Black Art Museum

BLAM is a digital museum experience dedicated to preserving and celebrating the work of African American visual artists. A living archive of brilliance, beauty, and Black creative legacy.

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Discover a world of creative experiences — from animated history musicals and faith-based podcasts to art courses, painting videos, and original works of art. Explore the many ways Aadrus Art Media brings culture, faith, and creativity to life.