Brian Hearns has created a life from himself that exhibits the embodiment of what a true artist should be. He teaches elementary art while infusing his classroom with the sounds of jazz and life lessons. He creates his own artwork outside of the classroom, which he uses to further his artistic style from his Birds of Virtue series, honoring prominent celebrities, reinventing his own abstract style and creating trendy bracelets with a purpose. He also writes poetry that he links with his artwork. When meeting Brian, he shares a smile, a hug, words of wisdom and leaves you with the feeling that you can also make a difference in the world. He uses his art to cultivate positivity and inspiration in others.