Miami Mural is a wrap

I traveled to Miami to paint my first commissioned big wall mural during the most devastating pandemic the world has seen. Going during these times probably wasn’t the smartest thing to do, but honestly I took all the precautions I could take. I wore my mask the entire time I traveled, I wiped my seats down with clorox wipes once I entered the plane, I used hand sanitizer continuously, and washed my hands on a regular basis.

All these precautions are not guaranteed but I went all the same. This opportunity I did not want to pass me by and I was ready. I took my time to do the prep work before I even entered into the homeowners wall to see the wall in person. From the sketch with graphite, to transferring that sketch to Photoshop to add color, and then to studying how to properly execute the doodle method for my outline. I knew this piece was ready to be sprayed, which is why I went in there and knocked it out.

I’ve been writing my goals down daily, as well as writing year goals, and so on. One of my goals for this year was to be commissioned to paint two murals. One down and one more to go! 2020 has been such a crazy wild ride with this pandemic and recession. To the point where people including myself are struggling, but one thing I do know is that art brings light to this world. As long as we are able to create then I know we will all make through this brighter at the end. I believe in us as a human kind and constantly send good vibes to everyone of this world. Keep believing in yourself and others because we are beautiful.

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.