MASON KANE MAKES GUMBO

At age 6, Gregory Atkins was introduced to art by his father while watching him create a live drawing of his mother. Intrigued by the fluidity and complexity of charcoal as a mark-making tool, he quickly began developing his own sketches. Within weeks, it was apparent that the young creative mind was destined for a continuous evolution within the world of art. Soon after, Atkins' interests in reading and writing was sparked. He began counting the number of books read through completion each month by his mother. Impressingly curious and determined to understand how one could be so engaged in the written word, the young artist began processing his creative thoughts and writing them down. This new found respect for such versatile mediums transcended Atkins into a place that offered him unmeasurable peace and confidence. Today Atkins' work can be seen in various places, in a variety of mediums such as Wall Murals, Animation, Digital Graphics, Traditional Art (painting), Photography, Illustrated children's books and other forms of literature.

10-year-old Mason Kane finds her grandmother's old cook book. Immediately she is inspired to cook. While experimenting in the kitchen, Mason discovers something amazing! She creates a delicious dish that is known today as ROUX, a New Orleans tradition and favorite. She opens a restaurant and begins serving the dish and she becomes a town hero.