On the JOB front..

Last week I taught my students about abstract Art and Jackson Pollock. I like to call him “Jack the Dripper”. Anyway they loved it and when I decided to let them try “The Dripper’s” technique not only did they do a bangin’ job but they did not end up with paint all over themselves. The kids surprised me with some of their own techniques of dripping & spinning, using the handle and mixing colors. This solidifies my belief that EVERYONE has a creative energy within them whether they know it or not or whether they apply it to something which is artistic or not. They actually came up with some Fly Artwork, I Proud!

My 1st Chicago Festival…

Last weekend I was part of the African Festival of The Arts here in Chicago. It was Great! The weather the turnout and the response to the work was Wonderful! I haven’t done a festival (solo) and with only my Artwork in YEARS! Although it is not easy to sell originals, prints or any quality Artwork at a festival I met with a lot of people, gained support and I was encouraged.

The goal of my Art is to show people how beautiful and powerful we as African people Are, Period. It seems that people are able to recognize this in my work whether they fully grasp that or not. At the end of All of the work people must know that Blackness is the Most Beautiful thing in this world. We are Gods & Goddesses and we are The Most Beautiful, Amazing, thing in this world. Everytime you look at my work I want it to whisper, remind & reflect that.