73rd Annual Juried Art Show 2020!

I am very excited to announce that I have been accepted into the Gilpin County 73rd Annual Juried Art Show this August 2020. In the wrath of destruction that 2020 has been seeing, it’s hopeful to see myself growing as an artist. This hopefully will continue and I will be able to spread the love around the world through my art.

The piece that was accepted was “Not Forgotten” which is a image of myself on the first day of my journey through the Georgia prison system. I took a print out of my prison mug shot and transferred it onto a spray painted canvas.

It’s called “Not Forgotten” because this journey is a part of my life and was a place where I had 2 birthdays, three Thanksgivings, and Christmas’s. It will never be forgotten in my mind because it is a powerful part that will continue to drive me forward in this world. I know my voice, but I am still learning to trust it. Allowing myself to voice it loud and proud to help move this world into a positive direction.

Thank you to everyone who does believe in me and continues to support me.

Miami July 2020!

This is a sketch of a mural concept that I will be painting in Miami this upcoming July. The only insight to his concept was Flora y Fauna with south Florida vibes. Flora y Fauna translates to flowers and animals basically. The owner of this 20 foot by 13 foot wall said “think flora y fauna…. but more a la AWAN”. Talk about nervous, I have been nervous since the opportunity presented itself to me. Shit I’m still nervous and I got the job. Although I know once I start painting all my worries and concerns will go away. I’ll be in my element meditating on the moment. The HERE AND NOW. Somewhat like a Buddhist sweeping with the passerby questioning him.

Passerby: What are you doing?

Buddhist: Sweeping.

Passerby: I see, but what are you thinking about? Are you thinking about how to better love the world? How spread peace to others?

Buddhist: Just sweeping.

Passerby: You’re thinking about sweeping?

Buddhist: Yep.

This is what it feels like for myself when I’m painting. I’m just painting. Thinking about the painting, and present. If I’m not the work will suffer and I will be lost somewhere else, instead of right there in the hot ass humid South Florida sun, haha.

Being able to have this opportunity to do what I love with art and working for Drop of Sunshine is beyond a blessing. To some it may seem I’m not making a lot of money, and my name is not be plastered all over for the world to see, but I am living. Living in the moment along side my family and friends.

This is what life is about; being able to share your growth with your family and friends, appreciating the journey. Believe me this has been one hell of journey I call life. It hasn’t always been easy or fun, but I have appreciated it. Hopefully I have a lot more to travel and experience before the journey comes to an end.