My (late) contribution to the lore that is 4/20. The piece is called “Faded.” More like a challenge met, I just enjoyed drawing it because unusual faces are my shiz, and in case you have not noticed, I’m obsessed with body mods. So viola, I’m thinking of just giving this one away. Now that I’m done it’ll just hang around my office desk taking up space.
Oh So… I don’t have time to post new work but I can play around on really cool sites? I see…
My silk weave hell hound created over on Silk - Interactive Generative Art
Endors Toi #2
Digital Painting
This is the second of the two pieces i have done for this series and I feel like this is more of where I would like it to be. I like how little there is to combat with visually. I like that the colors in the face are bolder than everything else. I enjoy how long it takes me to do something that feels so simple. But with time becoming more of a problem than a plus, i have got to get to visualizing the last 7 of these pieces. This is going to be an interesting month.
Enders Toi #1
Digital Painting
I am sorry guys. I am apologizing because I took on the “30 Day Art Challenge” 42 days before a group show I am doing. So the work for the show is taking precedence over the challenge. Good news though, i am giving you guys looks at the work i am doing for the show. I am tackling a quick series of digital illustrations of beautifully hooded androgynous figures. Something out of dreams hence the series name. This is my first run, more like a feeling out illustration. I am not convinced by this one but being that it is my first attempt, i like the initial look. i am doing some new things with these pieces so bare with me.
In the meantime, I enjoy the love you guys. I mean my piece I did in collaboration with Feline has gotten so many notes, it’s beyond wonderful and I have no other option but to gush a little and just be grateful. That kind of love is what keeps me going, especially during times when I truly feel talentless. I love you guys, thank you.
All Gold, Running Things
Digital
This illustration can be seen accompanying an article in TAC Magazine issue 2. A 3 hour piece that I am kind of proud of. Did something with the lighting I don’t normally do. Ventured out of my comfort zone. The title is a play on the title to Trinidad James, All Gold Everything.
Blood by Versace
Collaboration with Feline Zegers
Digital Painting
Figured why should the Tumblr community settle for an Instagram shot…
Created by me, made better by Feline Zegers. Successful collaboration.
Step one complete
The first leg of my tribute illustration to one of the best shows on tv. Boardwalk Empire has graced HBO for a little while now and never ceases to hold my attention. With its attention to detail and story line that pulls from history, the show is nothing short of amazing. This may fall on deaf ears being that I haven’t seen much of a following for the program on tumblr, but from a fan of the series, you have to watch this show.
Being that a war is currently in the midst on the show, I wanted to showcase the players involved. Here you have it. All the big wigs jocking for a piece of the market, right now, is shown here in all his illustrative gory. This is just the hand drawn part of the project. I am looking to digitally give this piece some color and maybe even start a limit print run. If any one should so want a print, drop me a message or two. Would be great to connect with fans of the show, or of my work alike.
Progress
Coy Apple
Your King is a Queen and She’s Lost It
Mixed Media
I haven’t been keeping up with my promises. I told you guys I would post and illustration a day until I found a job. I have been laxed these last 3-4 days. Not sure if that’s good or bad some of you. But for the few who actually enjoys these posts, here are two illustrations I have been picking at. Coy Apple is a mini portrait of Fiona Apple how I see her. Found the picture that spoked to me and I drew I with my little spin. I had a huge crush on her growing up, so it was fun sitting and doing that one.
Then there is Your King is a Queen and She’s Lost It, this one screams gender role. I mean the mushroom formation on her back resembled a small city, or kingdom and in many times it is perceived that the figure in charge or that is owner of the domain is male. But in this case she is female and drunk with the power she has realized that she can do what she will against the better judgement and advice of her council.
I love it when there is a story.
She is of All Things
Graphite and Chalk
She is as her name suggests. I have a thing for big lips and round noses, she epitomized beauty for me. In her image, I saw a tree, so I made her of such. She is all things. Enjoy.
Untitled
Graphite on Wood
I’m getting back to wood… with such a canvas, I never feel done. My parents are fans of this. Always supportive, I think it lies within the underlying message, the subject matter. I have come to the realization that all the artist I look up to, I admire, I consider peers, they all do wondrous portraits and these illustrious illustrations of… white women. Yes they vary in size, style, and lore, but a lot of them are the same. Though beautiful, it’s hard to find ethnicity in the lot. Sad thing is it is up to the ethnics to make art with diversity and it should be a task of us all. I am taking that into consideration and doing art I like as opposed to what sells. these black faces have been everything to me and for me growing up. Not the faces on the piece in particular, but being black I have been surrounded by faces like these all my life. My art should reflect that and in this epiphany, I have realized that it will. Applying the old adage, do what you love, love what you do. Love you all man… really. Thank you and check it out.
Princess
Digital Painting
Another piece, another story
She’s a disgraced princess you guys. Which would mean, she’s not a princess? Well here’s the story. She’s from a long line of african royalty that celebrates their rich heritage and embraces all walks of life. In their naivety they failed to realize the intentions of their new found friends. In the mix and mingle, the current queen was taken advantage of and the offspring failed bare resemblance to the rest of the family. She is now a novelty, beyond beautiful and universally accept, she will never know the true respect of her people and her family because her blood is diluted.
Essentially this story is pseudo commentary on the european influence on the african community. The un-welcomed divide of shade reaches down to the core of the black community in general. In a lot of cases she will be ideal against her siblings because she is closer in shade to the majority, it’s not alright and there are consequences. Unity is to be had and with racism an ever prevalent social issue, there should be something said to the way, we of a certain minority, should at least treat each other. Just something to think about.
