Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler

So here's a house warming painting commissioned by my good friend Jabari. He's traveled the world and met amazing people. Everyone will tell you that he carries the Mardi Gras spirit of partying and hospitality with him wherever he goes. I tried my best to capture that energy within the piece. "Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler" is French for "Let the good times role." And to that I say indeed... carry on and let these good times role.

Peace and Love, ep.2

Peace and Love, 20x30, mixed media

So here's the second piece in a series I am working on entitled 'Peace & Love'. Malcolm and Martin changed the world and my life. They preached peace and love and died tragic violent deaths. Talk about living and dying for your dreams.

The Black History Month That Was...

First I would like to thank God and the Ancestors for blessing me during this very special month. So many events went down and so many celebrations went up. My goal was a painting a week, I almost got there- 3 outta 4 aint that bad. Here's the visual recap below. All are up for sale.

Peace and Love, 18x24, acrylic

Sweet Dreams, 24x36, acrylic

God Bless America, 24x36, acrylic

Adonis Black TV comes to Harlem!!!

Momma I made it! And I got the kimono to prove it. Sike... I wish. But I did make it to Adonis Black TV in one of my very first interviews. Check out some of my work, my Harlem Studio (aka palace of the royal futon, my bedroom). Check out his work online and follow him on twitter, @adonisblacktv. He's hysterical I tell you.

youtube link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ts_ek3M7m1E

Community Arts Gathering & Fundraiser!

Thats Right. Black History Month continues to bring more dopeness with a community art show Hosted by the Black and Latino Student Caucus at La Pregunta Arts Cafe (135 and Amsterdam) on Feb. 26th. I'll be featuring some new pieces I've worked during this month. Complimentary drinks and a variety of appetizers will be on deck! Thats right, get your snack on.

$5-$10 donations are suggested at the door as all money donated will benefit NYC Arts Empowerment in Public Schools and ongoing relief to Haiti. Hope to see you there!

LUV BUG

This one goes out to Krismin the School Teacher. In the process of painting something completely different I ended up with these killa, kuwala, ninja, care bears. Nevertheless- mission accomplished. Why we go crazy trying to make things perfect and seem look a certain way. The happiest creatures aint that damn happy and the grass aint that greener- i'm just saying. Just do you and dont bug out over the situation. It was never suppose to be a care bear, perfect world.

OH SNAP! IT'S THE 2010 LOOKBOOK

Check it! My lookbook for 2010. Feel free to download it (below) and share it with your friends and fam. It was shot by my good friend, DC-based photographer Diana Rising (Morgan Brown). Let me know what you think.

***LOOKBOOK 2010***