Detroit Lover

So this is the painting that I was working on the rooftop of the 555 gallery in Detroit. It is finally finished and the title of the piece is "Detroit Lover". Let me know what you all think.

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New ART WORK, OLD ART WORK and CASS CAFE

I know it has been some time since the last post. Shows, shows, art, art and more shows have been keeping me busy. The opening for the art show at Cass Cafe was this past Saturday and it was a great success. If you have yet to see the work make sure you do, it is an amazing show and I am not just saying this because I am a part of it.


Here are some recent and older works
Please let me know what you think and the last image was something I did a while ago but many have yet to see it because it sold pretty fast.

A Great Artist of Detroit

So for a long time I have seen how under appreciated Detroit artist are. There has to be an end to this because the most amazing artist I have met have come from my city and I have been all over the world. When a man of talent, many degrees and amazing work is cast in the shadows of the art world it is a huge problem. Now I want to see your knowledge of such a man, I will show you some images of art works from a man that graduated from CCS, moved on to receive his Master's degree from Yale and participated in the highly esteemed Artist in Residence program at the Studio Museum in Harlem.

So do you have any idea, If you know anything of Detroit art, this is a man that should be at the top of your list. Do some research if you have no clue and I am not giving his name until someone provides it for me. Uplift the grand Talent of Detroit artist and Detroit will have a revival like no other. Why do you think New York, L.A, Atlanta, Chicago, Florence, Rome, and Amsterdam are such major cities and hot spots. What do all these places have in common? It should be very easy to figure out, history tells all their stories with a common factor.


If you don't know now you know.
peace.

AFRO-COBRA, co-founder Wadsworth Jarrell speaks at the DIA

I had the pleasure yesterday in attending a lecture being held by the Friends of African and African American Art at the Detroit Institute of Arts. The person of high esteem that graced us with his presence and presented us with his wisdom and life in the arts was Wadsworth Jarrell. His work spoke volumes in the 60's, 70's and 80's when he formed as a co-founder the Afro Cobra movement. A revolutionary African American art group that wanted to bring to the art world a presence and representation of an African American context and aesthetic. The bright colors and interwoven compositions are brilliant in his work. He spoke on his travels, his life and his amazing career. Once the lecture was finished I had the great opportunity of meeting with the man and talked to him about art, his life and his ideas. Within that hour or more of conversation he provided me with valuable information that will last a lifetime. Unknowingly, I found that he was also signing copies of a new published book which I purchased of course and got a personalized signed copy.


Throughout the evening I was able to sit next to the man and have great conversation with him and his brother in law, who is also an artist. Mr. Jarrell is a very down to earth man and is cool as hell. I have found a new friend and a better mentor.

Thank you for the opportunity Mr. Jarrell.

Dope Hip Hop video of Common and Pharrell. Check it.

THE ROOFTOP PAINTING

So I have been working on quite a few pieces as of late. This painting is a self portrait of me contemplating my city and showing my love for Detroit. I am still not finished with it because I am working from life on the rooftop and it is very tenuous. I have to go at the same time of the day every time I paint so the sun will create the same shadows. I believe this may be the hardest task that I have taken on in a while.

I also have to carry all my supplies to the rooftop up an escape ladder which is crazy but I will finish it soon. Keep on the lookout. If you dont know now you know!

Check it out, If you dont know now you know. This is a video to promote the childrens book i illustrated, "Mama Got Rhythm and Daddy Got Rhyme".

Go to your local bookstore and request the book if they do not have it already. Thank you people much love.