Mother Africa

We are the only group of people who can not trace back our lineage.. ( unless your name is Alex Haily) ... But some how because of our beautiful dark skin, unique features and kinky hair, we are still chained to the motherland. Not only are we chain to it with our physical features but emotionally. That is what this watercolor is about.

This is a mono-type I painted in watercolor on a plexiglass, then put reeves BFK paper on top, then ran it through the printing press. I think it came out pretty damn cool.

Can't Finish

This large ass watercolor I can't seem to finish is killing me softy...It's hanging on my wall because that is the only place I can store it. I walk by it every day and i think to myself "finish it." It's been about 3 months now and I'm not close to finish. This one is taking a lot of research. It's inspired my my hair and history of the American slave.

My little mama wanted to pose for the camera!

Some details.

Me standing in front on my unfinished painting

Klimt... so obsessed

Gustav Klimt is one of the artist I am totally madly, obsessed with. An Austrian painter who rebellious colors and style rocked the core of the conservatism in his country in the late 1800... He became one of the leaders of the Vienna Secession (translation: "leaders of the new school")

Then there's Ernie Barnes.... "Good Times, any time you meet a payment, Good times, Any Time you need a friend, GOOD TIMES." Yes the guy who painted the mural on Good Times. But he is more famous then that though. I admire his elongated figures and how he captured scenes in the black community... something I'm cant do. it's non-existent where I'm at... excuses .... excuses that's my problem.

Anyway.. .Yes. This painting that I have done is inspired by both of these artist.

And this my attempt the remake Klimt "The Kiss."

Artist life in San Antonio experiment

My artistic life in San antonio needs a boost. It's so much different then the one in Atlanta. Well there is a journey I'm going to have to embark on. its going to take blood sweat abd tears but i'm determined. Barriers in this town need to be broken and it starts now. Anyway these small painting were experiment I've done which was inspired by Kerry James Marshall and Basquiat. Kerry James Marshall is not afraid to make the color black what it is... black. Basquiat whom i loooove. I watch the movie Basquiat so many times. I fell in love with his tragic life store. If only some one would give me money to put on a show I would not smoke it away with crack though...lol.... but anyway you are wondering what the hell is he doing to her? When i think about it he praying on her sexiness. licking her good juices...lol.... I guess us black women are tasty like that..lol.
I think i was feeling really depressed when I did this one with the chick thowing up. this one really inspired by Basquiat..

My Philosophy of Education and Training

I believe that each child is a unique individual who needs a caring, and stimulating atmosphere in which to grow and mature emotionally, intellectually, physically, and socially. It is my desire as an educator to help students meet their fullest potential by giving them knowledge then facilitating their growth.
I believe in establishing an atmosphere of mutual respect in the classroom between teacher and students, as well as between students and students. If a teacher models respect and compassion, the students will respond in the same fashion, not only towards the teacher but also towards each other. I believe that it is crucial for teachers to model the behavior we wish to encourage among our students.
Each student learns differently, and it is very important to meet their needs by learning each students learning style and monitoring their progress with a variety of assessments in order to implement instructions that draw upon each student’s strength.

I understand that you can only teach what you know and I am constantly trying to learn new techniques/skills/art history facts that can help students. I want them to leave with the knowledge and self-confidence that will allow them to go out into the world and compete on an equal footing. It is up to me to gain the skills and knowledge that will allow me to prepare students for this tremendous challenge.

Hitler and Art

About a week ago I was watching a PBS show on Hitler and his love for art. He loved it so much that he started a whole holocaust over it and had hundreds of people killed. Once he enter a town he was would steal the art and he had a whole list of artist whom he wanted and he took it by force.
What is really intriguing, I feel the reason for his crazed deranged mind; he was rejected twice from an art school in Vienna.. He was pretty much told he suck… behind all his beautiful paintings and drawing was a very sick and deranged man. Maybe it was the rejection that sent him over the edge. If he was just admitted into the art school many lives could have been saved .. Art is powerful… that’s just my opinion.

Zion

Now that I am with Zion, I am so much more happier. I can live like this for the rest of my life. God has shown me what happiness is and happiness is Zion.