Press Releases
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POPCON INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES OFFICIAL FILM AND SCREENPLAY SELECTIONS FOR 2022
NDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA- PopCon International Film Festival, now in its third year, will host a four-day in person and virtual hybrid event for 2022……
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Meet Lacye Brown of Dr Apples, LLC in Decatur
Today we’d like to introduce you to Lacye Brown (Apples).
Lacye A. Brown was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. She began doing art when she was little and continued to experiment with various forms of art throughout her life. It was a healthy outlet for expressions and creativity and became her first love….. -
Check Out Lacye A Brown’s Story
Today we’d like to introduce you to Lacye A Brown.
Hi Lacye, can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today?
I was born & raised in Atlanta, GA, USA. I spent my youth moving around various parts of Georgia with my mother. Art played an important factor in my life; it got me through the mental struggles of the financial difficulties of living in the south with a single mother…. -
Apps and Oranges: Behind Apple’s ‘Bullying’ on Trademarks
When Genevieve St. John started a sex-and-life coaching blog in 2019, she designed a logo for the business of a neon green and pink apple, which was cut open to resemble female genitalia.
Not long after applying to register the logo with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office that year, Ms. St. John received an unpleasant surprise. Her request had been challenged — by Apple…. -
Meet Lacye A Brown | Healer, Perfumer, Artist & Teacher
Hi Lacye A, what do you think makes you most happy? Why?
Many things make me happy. Material things are nice, but I try to carve beautiful moments into my life daily to enhance gratitude.
I have found that it’s those moments when I’m around my kids, and I get the privilege of watching them live a better life than I had growing up, their growth, smile, and happiness. …. -
A Revolutionary Voice in Storytelling.” (EXCLUSIVE) Interview with Lacye A. Brown
Who is Lacye A. Brown?
As an African American woman, artist, and storyteller, I infuse a rare perspective into the realm of narrative art. My ambition? To spotlight the hidden cultures and untold stories that seldom garner attention in mainstream circles. By confronting taboo subjects in a secure and engaging fashion, I empower the marginalized and underrepresented voices.
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My name is Robert Bear, host of the Invention Stories Podcast and I have been podcasting for over three years. We share the journey the inventor goes on since having the idea on the Invention Stories Podcast….
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The biggest custom vinyl toy show in the South returns with our tenth anniversary show — Saturday Mornings! Free admission to this one night only event featuring some amazing art, free drinks, raffles and lots of surprises.
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Dr. Apples has returned with a brand new crazy custom collectible - Dr. Apples: #2 Yay? This one might be the most complex Dr. Apples piece to date…..
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Item descriThe artist named Apples returns with a new Custom based on a 4-inch tall Munny. Based on the Dr. Apples franchise, this one is named Dr. Apples: Mr. Know-It-All….
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Item descriptiApples has returned with a new 4-inch tall Munny custom based on the artist's Dr. Apples Franchise. This latest custom is named Dr. Apples: Cheese and can be purchased for $250.00. The artist's details are below: Well he’s kinda cute there. This is a happy little Dr….
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The artist known as Apples has returned with another eerily lifelike custom. This time around it features a 4-inch tall Kidrobot Dunny as the base and - like the previous custom we showed - is based off of Apples' Dr. Apples Franchise…..
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Enter the Microverse is a group art show hosted by The Odds End. Local artists are showcasing works correlating to microcosmic universes of their own design.
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Even more Publications/ Press
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Youtube | Feb 2020
dr. apples: the origin
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artist portfolio magazine
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decaturish
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spanky stokes
Article| Jun 2019
tenacious toys
Article | Jul 2019
Tenacious Toys
Article| Sept 2018
The Toy Chronicle
Blog | Oct 2014
Clutter Magazine
Article |Sept 2014
Creative Loafing
Article | Jul 2018
Love 146 Publication
Novel | Mar 2014
Be100 Radio
Interview| Mar 2014
Art District Magazine
Article | Sept 2013
Urban Vinyl Daily
Blog | March 2012
Revolution Art Magazine
Volume 31| Aug 2011
Creative Loafing
Article | Jul 2018
Lacye A. Brown -Biography
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In Atlanta, GA, Lacye’s youth was a tumultuous time making Art her healthy outlet. Her fifth grade teacher saw her writing potential, made Lacye finish her assignments within two hours; afterwards, Lacye spent the day writing and completed her first novel.
Publicly, Lacye depicted a “normal” lifestyle but after school, she squatted on couches, dorm rooms and hotels with her mother. She graduated and attended college, withdrew, married and had children; seeking her ideal version of “normalcy.”
The marriage was anything but normal. She divorced and was left with three young children, and no support. Lacye realized no one was going to save her but herself. She went from nothing to art gigs, to Corporate employment. The time of uncertainty developed a newfound fortitude and a spiritual awakening for her. Normalcy was an illusion; she wanted authenticity.
She traveled globally for work; being introduced to Shamanism, Munay-ki, Ayahuascha, Reiki, Hoodoo, and more. Lacye left Corporate for Writing, Art & Perfumery.
Now, Lacye infuses her creativity, life experiences, and esoteric knowledge to the masses through Art. By becoming her authentic self, Lacye has no desire to be “normal” again. -
Overcoming tribulations of poverty with a single mother in Atlanta, GA, Lacye uses art and writing as a way to articulate her story of perseverance, spiritualism, humor and gumption to the masses.
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Lacye A. Brown was born & raised in Atlanta, GA, USA. She spent her youth moving around various parts of Georgia with her mother. Although a tumultuous time in her life, art was always a healthy outlet for her. It got her through the mental struggles of the financial difficulties of living in the south with a single mother.
Lacye was a gifted student. She often had free time to work on art projects, venture outside or write. During her senior year in elementary school, her teacher, Mrs. Daniels, didn’t feel as though she was being challenged enough. Mrs. Daniels allowed Lacye to finish all of her school work for the day in 2 hours; after that, Lacye spent the remaining part of the day walking on the nature trail and writing her first complete novel.
Although during her youth, Lacye moved at least twice a year around Georgia, she managed to attend the same grade schools throughout. Outside of school were unpredictable times but moments to build her character and resilience. She learned to cook, stand up for herself, and maintain a home alone by the time she was in middle school.
By middle school, Lacye had lived in over 15 locations around Metro Atlanta Ga. From apartments, to couches to a one-bedroom dorm, she endured. While in secondary school, Lacye attempted to portray a “normal” lifestyle but after school and soccer practice, her home was a hotel room with her mother on a rough side of south Atlanta. Nevertheless, she kept a brave face at school.; desiring to have a sense of “normalcy”. By her senior year, she graduated with honors and was able to attend Georgia State University for a few years. She took some time away from school, married and had children; seeking her ideal version of “normalcy” —-her idea of peace.
The marriage was anything but typical and after 8 years, she realized that “normal” isn’t what she wanted nor who she was. Eventually she divorced. She was left alone with a house, 2 car payments, 3 young children, no job or support; one of the lowest rock bottoms of her life. Lacye realized that no one was going to save her. She would need to rescue herself. And she did:
She went from being a stay-at-home mother to working under-the-table at a Prominent Tattoo Parlor to a fortune 500 company within 8 months. This time of uncertainty developed a newfound inner strength and a spiritual awakening for her. Normalcy was a thing of the past; she wanted authenticity.
Through her corporate job, she had the privilege to travel around the world, learn to trust herself again, become introduced to various cultures, luxuries, grow and expand her intuition via solo travels. By taking life a day at a time and saying yes to new experiences, she met a Shaman who initiated her into Munay-ki rites. This led to learning about pendulums, Wicca, Hoodoo, having Ayahuasca experiences, becoming a Usui and Karuna & Quantum Reiki master, learning various healing methods from more Shamans, and most importantly, healing. During these life-changing moments, she created my spiritual-based business, LAB Shaman, to help others heal & live a beautiful life.
Although grateful, Lacye still didn’t feel satisfied in her life so she abruptly left her corporate job in search for HER authentic way of living. Shortly after quitting, she was invited to participate in a Halloween art show at a local oddities store. She created a 3ft sculpture piece of a Witch Doctor. The idea had been trapped in her mind but she never felt it was the right time to create the piece until that art show.
During the show, people asked about her sculpture’s background but she didn’t have one; not even a name. She decided title the piece, Dr. Apples and wrote a one-page story about him. The one page turned into a novella, then a solo art show with over 35 art dolls and 99 art pieces, an award winning short animated film, an award-winning fictional podcast, a tv pilot with a universe and folklore to tell the world.
Through the Dr. Apples universe, Lacye is able to infuse her creativity, life experiences, and knowledge of the esoteric world to the masses through her love language, art.
After becoming her authentic self, Lacye has no desire to ever be “Normal” again. -
Lacye’s youth was a tumultuous time. Publicly, Lacye depicted a “normal” lifestyle but after school, she squatted on couches & hotels with her mother. She attended college, withdrew, married and had children; seeking her ideal version of “normalcy.”
She divorced & was left with nothing & 3 kids. She went from low pay gigs, to corporate. Normalcy was an illusion; she wanted authenticity. She traveled globally for work; being introduced to cultures & spiritual practices.
Lacye left Corporate & participated in an art show, creating, Dr. Apples. She uses creativity & perseverance to tell her story to the masses. After becoming her authentic self, Lacye has no desire to ever be “normal” again. -
In Atlanta, GA, Lacye’s youth was a tumultuous time making Art her healthy outlet. Her fifth grade teacher saw her writing potential, made Lacye finish her assignments within two hours; afterwards, Lacye spent the day writing and completed her first novel.
Publicly, Lacye depicted a “normal” lifestyle but after school, she squatted on couches, dorm rooms and hotels with her mother. She graduated and attended college, withdrew, married and had children; seeking her ideal version of “normalcy.”
The marriage was anything but normal. She divorced and was left with three young children, and no support. Lacye realized no one was going to save her but herself. She went from nothing to art gigs, to Corporate employment. The time of uncertainty developed a newfound fortitude and a spiritual awakening for her. Normalcy was an illusion; she wanted authenticity.
She traveled globally for work; being introduced to Shamanism, Munay-ki, Ayahuascha, Reiki, Hoodoo, and more. Lacye left Corporate & opened, LAB Shaman, LLC, a Metaphysical Shop where she incorporates all of her lessons, attunements & spiritual gifts help others along their spiritual growth journey. After becoming her authentic self, Lacye has no desire to ever be “normal” again.
VISUAL ARTIST CV
PROFILE
I am the owner, writer & visual artist of the character, Dr. Apples. The Dr. Apples franchise stretches into the visual arts, literature, film, commerce and various other projects.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts Major in business Brenau university
EXHIBITIONS/ SHOWINGS
VINYL THOUGHTS Art Show| Texas| AUG 2021
VINYL THOUGHTS Art Show| Texas| JUL 2022
HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN Silent Auction | Georgia| APR 2010-2013; 2020
ART BOX PROJECT Art Basel| Miami, Florida | Dec 2019
75 APPLES: PART 1 Solo Exhibition| Atlanta, Georgia| Nov 2019
LITTLE 5 PTS PARADE Parade | Atlanta, Georgia | Oct 2019
ENTER MICROVERSE Exhibition| Atlanta, Georgia| Mar 2019
ATL ODDITIES EXPO Curiosities Expo| Atlanta, Georgia| Nov 2018
NEFARIOUS SHOW Exhibition | Alpharetta, Georgia | Jul 2018
CRIMINAL RECORDS Consignment |Atlanta, Georgia | Jan 2010-2015
TRIBUTE TIM BURTON Thumbprint Gallery| Los Angeles, CA| Oct 2014
MUNNY SHOW Kid Robot Exhibition |Atlanta, Georgia | Jul 2014
APPLEHEAD TOYS Solo Exhibition| Atlanta, Georgia | Sept 2013
THE IMAGINATION Solo Exhibition | Atlanta, Georgia| Oct 2012
BILLBOARD PROJECT Billboard Artwork| Atlanta, Georgia | Jun 2012
PUBLICATIONS/ PRESS
DR. APPLES: THE EYE, A FINAL CONTENDER FOR FALL 2021 FILM IMPACT GEORGIA GRANT | OCTOBER 2021
25 NEW PODCASTERS SHARE WHY YOU SHOULD LISTEN… | MEDIUM | NOV 2020
THE ODDS END SPECIAL Fox5 Atlanta | Jun 2020
EXPLORING GA COLLECTIBLES YouTube | Feb 2020
DR. APPLES: THE ORIGIN Published Novella| March 2019
MEET LACYE BROWN OF DR APPLES, LLC IN DECATUR | VOYAGE ATL | DEC 2019
ARTISTS PORTFOLIO MAGAZINE ISSUE 41 | ARTISTS PORTFOLIO MAGAZINE | ISSUE 41 | DEC 2019
DECATURISH Article | Oct 2019
DR. APPLES: THE LITTLE THINGS | PLASTIC & PLUSH | OCT 2019
DR. APPLES: #2 YAY? |PLASTIC & PLUSH | JUNE 2019
SPANKY STOKES Article| Jun 2019
DR. APPLES MEGA MUNNY CUSTOM BY APPLES AKA LACYE | TENACIOUS TOYS | JUL 2019
TENACIOUS TOYS Article| Sept 2018
THE TOY CHRONICLE Blog | Oct 2014
CLUTTER MAGAZINE Article |Sept 2014
CREATIVE LOAFING Article | Jul 2018
LOVE 146 PUBLICATION Novel | Mar 2014
BE100 RADIO Interview| Mar 2014
ART DISTRICT MAGAZINE Article | Sept 2013
URBAN VINYL DAILY Blog | MARCH 2012
REVOLUTION ART MAGAZINE Volume 31| Aug 2011