Blue Huey

This guy was a tour guide to the soldiers on the Avatar film.

Let me know what you think!

Portrait of a Cosmolite

Universal, mixed, traditional and futuristic, and multi cultural. I enjoy the idea of someone who encompasses all the the traits of humanity. Tradition, cultures, and technology. There's a purism in the diversity, and a beauty in that which is very exciting. Sort of a full circle.

This work was inspired by humans drive for the future, their foothold in tradition and our diversity. Happy New Year!

Harolds Day Off

Its been a while since I've been posting here! So as a way to ease you back into the mind numbing visual explosion of work I've been doing lately, I've got a link ya'll should check out.

Sort of some intro, an apology and a frame of mind : Its little well known track by Eric B and Rakim called, I know you got soul, you may know it. http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2TYmUp5J5mg&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D2TYmUp5J5mg

In this piece, Harold has finally got some time to himself, to be the bird he was meant to, to be a bird of flight and a kick ass rockstar! The only thing is, he's a penguin. So a bit of improve is necessary. BAM, jetpack!

Roots

This illustration is inspired by the link between women and nature, and the interesting connections African women share with the land. I was very inspired by images of mother nature and the Greek titan Gaia. I tried to stay away from the cliche' pretty girl with fruits and apples, cause it doesn't say much, save for, " I'm a nature lover and am connected to trees, apples and dear."

Peace.

Sinner Girl Illustration

I'm a passionate person. I'm a lot of things, like most people are. Most people are dynamic. The focus is not on me though, I'm a screen. The aim is to always keep myself in the position where the screen is clear. - Mos Def

Alot of what I do is inspired, alot of who I am is inspired,  therefore my creations are made to inspire. This is an illustration part of an ongoing search, and exploration of black culture, africanism and the role of black women in these ideas and culture. This is the illustration inspired by black beauty, and the idea of the natural black women. A natural black women these days is one the most beautiful and honest things, because they represent a coming together of the past and now, held together by nature. A black women is said to be connected with nature more than any other human, this is the way it is in African culture. I am interested in the question,  "Who is the black women now?"

Look forward to more on this soon. also check out this poet, quite inspirational to this idea. 

Marshall Davis Jones : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjH0jmAiU7k

Illustrator Taj Francis http://tajfrancis.daportfolio.com/

Peace! 

The Finished Illustration and a Poster I made while being indecisive about my colours. The poster is available for print so leave a comment if you would like a copy. 

The Diner Proposal

Two rival clans meet in the neutral ground to discuss an end the rebel onslaught upon the two clans. They must stand together or be destroyed by the desert rebels.

The leaders of the free peoples of the Karoo discuss the resources needed to disable to rebel assault. Nathaniel Van Der Westhuizen presents Helena Carmicheal with a gift, one that could change the tide! The fierce sudectress is interested by his offer, and wonders what he desert forager has planned. Nathaniel knows the lands close to old Kimberley better than anyone and best of the potential of its treasures.

A short story I came up with after an inspiringly vivid dream weeks ago. :)


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Felicia Porter

I believe she was America's Next top Model. My painting doesn't do her justice, she is heavenly beautiful, this is my attempt at showing that beauty in 3 and a half hours.

She inspires my artworks and I reference her photographs now and then, one of these days I'll propose to her too! :P


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