Feel Better

So I've been on my abstract kick lately. The color and brush strokes brightens up the mood. Thats why I had to call it, "Feel Better."

(15x30'' individual canvas, 30x60'' together)

The Elements

This is a 4 part piece I like to call 'The Elements'. I represented the 4 elements of Hip Hop through color, patterns, and stencils. I cant take credit for this idea alone. I'd like to thank Captain Planet, Avatar the Last Airbender, and everyday people that keep that art form alive that is known as Hip Hop.

15x30" individual canvas, 60x30' together

2 SHOWS ONE SUNDAY

Yup, two shows, one Sunday. It truly is the Lord's day. Brian Monteiro and myself will be displaying our work at The Vault (sneaker store) from 2-6pm. Later, at 6:30pm, come kick it with us for some live painting and open mic performances at the 'Speak Easy,' 383 lenox ave between 129th & 130th st.

The Urban Equestrian- Art Inspired by Polo Ralph Lauren

Polo enthusiasts, your prayers have been answered. Big bro, Artist TTK, is back at it again. I'm excited to see what new pieces he'll be dropping on us. Dont need to say much more. August 6th, be there.

Black Comix Week

So it's Black Comix Week in NY. Indeed.

BLACK COMIX NYC SCHEDULE

July 14, 6 – 9 p.m.

Meet & Greet

House of Art

373 Lewis Avenue

Brooklyn, NY

RSVP NOW

July 15, 6 – 11 p.m.

Official Pre-Release Party

6p-11p

MADAME X

94 West Houston Street

New York, NY

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July 17

HARLEM BOOK FAIR

Panel Discussion: From Digital Divide to Digital Inequality: Bridging the Market-driven Literacy Gap

(Live Broadcast C-Span2)

Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture

515 Malcolm X Boulevard

New York, NY 10030

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For more information, visit the official Black Comix blog.

Feature in the Liberator Magazine

So if you haven't checked out the LIBERATOR MAGAZINE! your missing out on some dope art and culture! I love this grass roots based magazine not only because the content is rich and entertaining, but they also throw dope parties. Anyways, check the feature and let me know what you think. Its entitled James Shields: Bridging Harlem's Past and Present.

Thanks Shamira (the author of the article) for coming through and chillen. Had a great time talking your ear off.

Birthday Paint Party with VASHLUV

Had a great time 4th of July weekend thanks to my sister in the grind, VASHLUV. She brought in her birthday with good friends, music, some fresh fruit, and of course- paint! We all got busy that night. Check it: