Dope

there is a high caliber of storytellling here from the director of "The Wood" and "Brown Sugar"

Soul Portrait 8- Chantae Cann

I found Chantae Cann through a post my Muphoric Sounds partner made. I had seen her post about this group Jaspects and not listened to it for quite awhile. Then when i listened I found a song called "Find my way to love" which is gorgeous. Chantae's voice is a breath of fresh air, so clear, melodic, and powerful.Another of my favorites by her is "Da da n Da" with Snarky Puppy. And I can't forget her rendition of "People Make the World Go Round" If you like what you hear, support her here.

Dig this? Check out this portrait of Eddie Kendricks

Soul Portrait 7-Ego Ella May

I believe I first came across Ella May's work through Moovmnt.com It's hard for me to hear a song and immediately be hooked, but thats how I felt after hearing "Underwater" for the first time. I must have played it 10 times in a row just to get the melody straight. I'm hopeful for a new release from this incredible UK vocalist. Her latest song is called "How Far" and it too slaps.Check her out!

Stuff I've been listening to- 6

pullin out old vinyl

Chapter 510's "Make Believe" Poster

Created to support Chapter 510's campaign to build support for their new program called "Make Believe" which will build and cultivate a larger community in Oakland for literacy. The programs architects aim to be a resource of support for Oakland's youth rather than another organization claiming to be a savior. Over the course of next year, they hop to get 510 new supporters, 5100 hours of volunteer support, and to raise $510,000 more programs using poetry, craft work, reading, and writing. You know some people they should talk to? Hit them up! Check out the artwork process above and the beautiful color work/design added by Bookish Design.

The idea for this poster was inspired by talking with Janet and Tavia of Chapter 510 about imagination and make believing. So, in it I wanted to portray some of what it's like to read or write about your current reality and worlds you've never seen before. Hope you dig.

Character 92- Swing Back

Sometimes a thought just comes out, wasn't thinking "self defense" but this is what i see. Imagine how folks would feel if black folks started striking back physically. You can watch your family be murdered only so many times before you fight back, right? Would the media be quick to demonize African Americans fighting, swinging, and shooting back to defend their loved ones since cops, courts, and the US justice system has never had their back?

Family portraits 2- Grandma Tatsuya

Tatsuyo made it to 99 years young. From the photo reference you could tell she had a whole lot of energy and spirit. Rip. Portrait for Tom!

Character 91- Father, Son, & Fear

Do people understand what Black fathers, Black women, Black trans folks, etc feel like when they walk outside? 

Furqan's First Flat Top UPDATE 2

Hello, if you are one of the many backers of this project, please go to Kickstarter and read the quick update. Almost done with the paintings, Yeee!!

Character 90- Pizza guys

Drew this of these cats flying to deliver a pizza! Watercolor and ball point pen.

Dig this? Check out this collage of characters 2014-2015