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#sold “For Your Eyes Only” now part of the #Grandlivingroomcollection. @henryc.harper @harpergalleries this is a part of a 3 part #series of #mixedmedia paintings I created in late #2022. I was inspired by the #streetart #food and #presence of #neworleans many of you know that I enjoy walking #citystreets to find public art and draw #insperation for my #paintings. It’s an honor to be included in such a #prestgious collection with the likes of @judybowmanartist @mittenmadeoriginals @artbyphillipsimpson @sheefymcfly and so many other #rising and #established artist! #updated signature

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#sold “For Your Eyes Only” now part of the #Grandlivingroomcollection. @henryc.harper @harpergalleries this is a part of a 3 part #series of #mixedmedia paintings I created in late #2022. I was inspired by the #streetart #food and #presence of #neworleans many of you know that I enjoy walking #citystreets to find public art and draw #insperation for my #paintings. It’s an honor to be included in such a #prestgious collection with the likes of @judybowmanartist @mittenmadeoriginals @artbyphillipsimpson @sheefymcfly and so many other #rising and #established artist! #updated signature

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Releasing prints today price includes #shipping #handling and #snap on frame. https://www.artislifemandela.com/category/all-products This is a three part series titled “No Rolemodels” influenced by the hit record of @realcoleworld This series is a testament to my formative years in which I had no male role model until the age of 10. Each of these digital paintings speaks to a positive influence in the man I am today.

The 1st piece “Shining Bright” is a testament to the scouting movement which taught me what a productive citizen looked and acted like. I even reached the rank of #eaglescout which is the highest rank a young person can achieve.My first job out of college was with the Great Lakes Field Service Council in Detroit,Mi. I will forever appreciate the professional development I received.

The second piece “Wyoming to Livernois” remembers bike rides with my God siblings; who I called cousins because of our mothers relationship. We learned to swim ice skate and ride bikes together. This was my first symbol of freedom in my neighborhood. Also when we got in the most trouble because we often went further than we were allowed too. But my bike taught me how to care and value my things. These landmarks were how I knew I’d gone too far. My Mother always set boundaries for me when riding bikes in my neighborhood. “Wyoming to Livernois and never cross 7mile” she would say as put on my helmet to start my summer explorations. The experiences on these rides help me navigate the streets of Detroit and appreciate the beauty of the Motor City.

The third and final piece “Role Models displays the Television fathers who were influential to my generation. All of these characters possessed strong personalities. We all have our favorite episodes, in which a positive message was delivered in a sometimes amusing but serious manner. These father’s unique and influential because they were raising black men. As a father now I connect with them even more.

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#digitalillustration #scoutingmovement #bikerides #everybodyhateschris #wayansbrothers #familymatterstvshow #freshprinceofbelair

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“Role Models” this piece is the Third and final in the series of #digitalartpaintings I’ve created. The series is titled “No Role Models" inspired by the hit record by @realcoleworld These fathers were #influential to my #generation because of their strong personalities. We all have our favorite episodes, in which a positive message was delivered in a sometimes amusing but serious manner. I always connected with these figures because they raised black men. I will be displaying these pieces in a virtual exhibition presented by @homage2be. Show dates soon to come. Prints of the entire series will be available May 1st through my website artislifemandela.com

#artislifellc #blackartist #art #blackart #detroitartist #blackbusiness #detroit #fresh prince of bel air #family matters #everybody hates chris #the waynes

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My series #Detroitglows will be showcasing in June of this year! This will be all new paintings and pieces that's have not been seen before. My showcase will focus on black wealth and masculinity. I hope to see you all there for the opening! #Ablackboyartexhibit June 16th to 18th. 13615

Michigan Ave, Dearborn, MI 48126 dearborn_artspace all proceeds help support the art space and the artist participating! @traeisaac @pat_ron_toni @squidypie.art @therealmayajamesart @camo.camouflage #onelove #ablackboyartexhibit #juneteenth #artislifellc

#BBAEDearborn #BlackBoyArtDearborn @alwissaminc thank you for connecting me!

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“Wyoming to Livernois” this piece is the Second in a series of #digitalartpaintings I’m creating. The series will be titled “No Role Models” inspired by the hit record by @realcoleworld. As a youth on #detroitswestside I vividly remember bike rides with my God siblings; who I called cousins because of our mothers relationship. We learned to #swim #iceskate and #ridebikes together. My most vivid memories are of our bike rides which were sometimes unsupervised due to our age and our mothers work schedule. This was my first symbol of freedom in my neighborhood. Also when we got in the most trouble because we often went further than we were allowed too. But my bike taught me how to care and value my things. Theses land marks were how I knew I’d gone to far. My Mother always set boundaries for me when riding bikes in my neighborhood. “Wyoming to Livernoise and never cross 7mile” she would say as put on my helmet to start my summer #explorations. As a #parent now I know this required a great deal of #faith in me and my #neighborhood. The experiences on these rides help me navigate the streets of #detroit and #understand the under appreciated beauty of #themotorcity.

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Excited to share that I will be one of 4 artists showcasing my work in June of this vear! I will showing all new works some seen on social media and some that have not been seen before. My showcase will focus on black wealth and masculinity. I hope to see you all there for the opening!

#Ablackboyartexhibit June 16th to 18th.

@dearborn_artspace all proceeds help support the art space and the artist participating! @traeisaac @therealmayajamesart @camo.camouflage #onelove

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“Shining Bright” this piece is the first in a series of #digitalartpainting I’m creating. The series will be titled “No Role Models” inspired by the hit record by @realcoleworld. I did not have a male role model in my home for the first 10 years of my life. #theboyscoutsofamerica taught me what a productive citizen looked and acted like. I even reached the rank of #eaglescout which is the highest rank a young person can achieve. Many of our youth organizations have sifted to target all genders. But growing up on #detroitswestside scouting was a safe place for me. My first job out of college was with the #greatlakesfieldservicecouncil and although I do not work there I will forever appreciate the professional development I received. I thank my mother and father for pushing me to reach the heights level as well as supporting the #scoutingmovement when I became a district executive. #scoutmottobeprepared

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#photodumb another wonderful week in the books. @melody_symone and I took a quick mid week trip to #atl for a #foodquest. I love and appreciate her so much words cannot express. #marriageworks it’s no easy but the joy I experience is unmatched. My son is secretly walking and thinks we don’t know lol. My daughter is growing and we can’t wait to meet her! I may not have reached the heights I strive for but I know #thebest days are yet to come! #reallove #family #fatherhood #happyplace (at Detroit, Michigan) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqZik7wNz0R/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#photodumb #atl #foodquest #marriageworks #thebest #reallove #family #fatherhood #happyplace

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Recent #commission for my friend @_mrcamara #thankyou for challenging me to crest this piece for you. It's been about #10vears since created a #workofart in #graphite and #charcoal. I'm pleased with the result! This is also preparing me for my #evolution to the next level of #artistry #charcolart #graphitedrawing #blackart #artislifellc #children #fatherhood

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#thisweek was very inspirational I’m joining the #girldad club! I also was able to add a @artbyphillipsimpson piece to my growing collection which also includes world renowned artist @judybowmanartist. #detroitglow is on the way keep checking for dates! Also #Dfitted series is for sale at artistislifemandela.com 15prints available almost sold out! #detroitartist #collector #blackart #inspiration #fatherhood #love #elizabethcharlie (at Detroit, Michigan) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp8PPFuuusy/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#thisweek #girldad #detroitglow #dfitted #detroitartist #collector #blackart #inspiration #fatherhood #love #elizabethcharlie

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Happy 313Day I’m releasing limited edition Premium Matte 15 prints available link in bio. Dfitted#3 11X17 Vertical Shipping Handling and Snap on frame included! #detroit #313daydetroit #dfitted #digitalart #digitalillustration #procreate #artislife #detroitglow #blackartist (at Detroit, Michigan) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cpu7cAKuBQe/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#3 #detroit #313daydetroit #dfitted #digitalart #digitalillustration #procreate #artislife #detroitglow #blackartist

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Happy 313Day I’m releasing limited edition Premium Matte 15 prints available link in bio. Dfitted#2 11X17 Vertical Shipping Handling and Snap on frame included! #detroit #313daydetroit #dfitted #digitalart #digitalillustration #procreate #artislife #detroitglow #blackartist (at Detroit, Michigan) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cpu7Oj5OhNL/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#2 #detroit #313daydetroit #dfitted #digitalart #digitalillustration #procreate #artislife #detroitglow #blackartist

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Happy 313Day I’m releasing limited edition Premium Matte 15 prints available link in bio. Dfitted#1 11X17 Vertical Shipping Handling and Snap on frame included! #detroit #313daydetroit #dfitted #digitalart #digitalillustration #procreate #artislife #detroitglow #blackartist (at Detroit, Michigan) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cpu7DxduwfD/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#1 #detroit #313daydetroit #dfitted #digitalart #digitalillustration #procreate #artislife #detroitglow #blackartist

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#thisweek #photodumb #artislife #detroit #1980s #family #oilpainting #artwork #workinprogress #newphonewhodis found some old family pictures and yearbooks inspiration to keep on my path and follow my purpose. We all have a story to tell and influences we don’t understand until we focus on their meaning… (at Detroit, Michigan) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cpi3QT2uzu9/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#thisweek #photodumb #artislife #detroit #1980s #family #oilpainting #artwork #workinprogress #newphonewhodis

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at Little Italy, Manhattan