BY RAQUEL PORTER—  Anthony Mitchell puts brush to canvas. (Observer)— Anthony Mitchell is convinced there is no other career path for him. In fact, he quit his traditional line of work to pursue his career in painting — a talent he says he was gifted from birth. “If mi dead and come back a dis mi a come do,” Mitchell told the Jamaica Observer as he painted one of his many masterpieces along Molynes Road in St Andrew, which he regards as his own outdoor studio. Originally from Westmoreland, the self-taught artist migrated to Kingston in 1980 with hopes of going to school to develop his talent and education. But instead, he fell upon hard times as promises made to him were not kept. This, however, did not stop him from pursuing his career. Despite … Read entire article »