Sunday, February 12, 2012
The Tanning of America
Steve Stout's book and website- The Tanning of America, deals with Hip Hop's influence in marketing and culture. Here are some questions they asked and I answered- click here.
Hip Hop Coloring Book featured in The Stockton Record
Made it in the hometown paper. That's love. Click here to read the article.
proud pops
Panel Discussion at American Express
Thursday, Feb 2, 2012
American Express' Black Employee Network hosted a panel discussion featuring young entrepreneurs. It dealt with being a young entrepreneur. Had a good time. Met some awesome people- Wayetu Moore (speaker), Tina Wells (speaker), & Dr. Bob Lee (moderator)
Ansel Adams Bridge Program
Jan 18, 2012. Stockton, CA.
I brought the Hip Hop Coloring Book to Ansel Adams Elementary's after school program. I rocked out with about 40 kids. They learned the elements of Hip Hop and did live painting.
Friday, February 10, 2012
Art on the Mile- First Art Show in Stockton
It took 3 years but I finally had an art show in my hometown of Stockton, CA. It was a dope evening. The show was at Wharlows on Miracle Mile and it was in partnership with the Gospel Center Rescue Mission. There was live music, live painting, and coloring books.
finished abstract piece entitled "whirlows" 24x36" acrylic
Abstract Lessons with the Lil Cuzzos
jan 14, 2012
So at this point I've been home in Cali for bout 3 weeks. I got some pieces I need to finish. The little cousins want some art lessons. I put them to work in the drive way. On our Cali steeze.
The Finished Piece...
Creativity from Behind Bars
date: Jan 9, 2012
The Hip Hop Coloring Book has been out for a month and the support has been great. I’m really happy to be sending a coloring book to Aaron, who is currently incarcerated at Pike County Correctional Facility.
I wonder what I would do if I was to ever get locked up. As a black male thats a thought I ponder often. I hope this book aids in his mental freedom and encourages him to pursue his creativity even while in the most discouraging of circumstances.
Hip Hop Coloring Book via New York Daily News
Kicken off 2012 proper. January 2nd The Hip Hop Coloring Book makes the New York Daily News. link: nydn.us/uixLhv
Hip Hop Coloring Book featured in Black Enterprise
Word to the Howard University School of Business I made it in Black Enterprise. Much Appreciation. link: http://bit.ly/uzVMqP
Sneak Peak Recap of the Coloring Book Release Show
Here's a preview to the release show of the Hip Hop Coloring Book entitled "Colored Only."
Filmed and edited by Quawee of All Perspectives Photography.
Monday, November 14, 2011
Colored Only- The Hip Hop Coloring Book Art Show
It's finally here. Join me on December 10th for the debut of the Hip Hop Coloring. I hope you can make it out and grab one of the first 400 books available for sale. I'll be displaying my original art from the coloring book. No acrylic this time tho, simply crayons, markers, and water color.Info:
December 10th
Charles Bank Gallery, 196 bowery st.
kids art class (free) 2-4pm
art show 7:30-9:30pm
Monday, November 7, 2011
ReInspire Brooklyn Grand Opening!
145 Front st. Brooklyn, NY. Come by and see whats up. Shout out to @boy_box & @spaghetti boys productions for documenting!
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Home Cooked Masterpiece Vol. 2
I dont usually like to brag about how much fun I have painting and partying, but sometimes you got to spread the good word. These Home Cooked parties w/ DJs Flo & Jonesy are amazing. I even started a new style of live painting where I invite the crowd to paint along with me. These paintings truly capture the energy of the crowd.
Click here to listen to the DJ set from the night. Go ahead... enjoy.
24x36, acrylic, for sale
The Offering by Cavalier & Scott Thorough
The Offering/供え (pronounced sonae) is a "visual soundtrack"; a collaborative art project spearheaded by Hip-Hop recording artist Cavalier and Producer Scott Thorough totaling contributions from 1 Emcee, 1 Poet, 1 Producer and 8 visual artists.
Monday, October 17, 2011
Social Tapestry pt. 2
So much has been going on this past year that its been hard for me to keep everyone updated as I would like to. But thank God for the homies and their artistic talents as they've lended their awesome talents to documenting parts of my journey. Last year I did an interview w/ Quawee on in Dumbo and year later here we're back for part two. Check it out below:
James Shields Tapestry Bridge 2 from Quawee Whitening on Vimeo.
Friday, October 7, 2011
Harmony
This was a commissioned piece that was fun to do because of the theme. I like to think I took it to a spiritual place that represents the balance we seek to attain between the various energies within us.
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Creative Shields x Concrete Cakes
Much love to G Man and the good folks at Concrete Cakes. They caught up with me at the new shop ReInspire Brooklyn for this latest feature.
Home Cooked masterpiece Vol. 1
When visual meets audio dopeness follows. DJs Flo and Jonesy throw the Home Cooked parties once a month. Catch the action from last month below.
Monday, September 19, 2011
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Freestyle Fridays at FCBC
Last week my church in Harlem, FCBC, kicked off their Friday Night Youth Service, "Freestyle Fridays". They commissioned me to do the graffiti backdrop that would hang during the service.
Two big first for me- 1) Its my largest scaled project to date. 10 feet high and 36 feet long. 2) This was my first time only using spray cans. Pretty much a dream come true for me. I love can art but have never indulged like this before.
I'm excited for more large scale opportunities. I think I'm starting to get a mural bug.
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