Painted what I call a "Pop Portrait" of my buddy Musoke Mwamaba Akil Lewis on 12x12 canvas acrylic. It gave me a chance to practice some basic drawing techniques and some figure drawing as well. I was tempted to let the illustrator in me come out by caricaturing him but I had to discipline myself and stick with doing a traditional portrait. I enjoyed it very much and if anyone would like a pop portrait done of of yourself or someone else inbox me. I'm doing commissions :)
I have plans to paint the faces of my immediate family members and then as part of a larger series that explores my journey in life, I want to paint the faces of people I have met along the way. Maybe title the series as "I See You."
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Also turned in four pieces for the upcoming art show on Friday in my hometown at the only active gallery in Chester: http://artavestates.com/home.html Looking forward to the opening reception. The city is in a slow process of gentrification but it is changing none the less. We need more visual artist in this town. I'm not sure how long I will be sticking around in the city but hopefully some real good changes take place that includes a growing art community before I go.
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