as i lay my head down i can say i was honest i was true i did it with love never lie just to please never ply just to appease defend your honor and integrity otherwise who else will stand your ground your decisions are sound be the example you will suffer but at least youre you as huey newton said 'id rather die on my feet than live on my knees' when the dust clears make sure you are standing there is someone out there to treat you the way you need have patience as you wait to be seated
artist statement
in drawing studio back in college, my favorite professor walked over to me and examined my drawing for about 5 minutes. he then gave me a compliment and posed a question in one breathe. he said, 'you draw like a master, but, can you make art?' i got the message right away. i have a command of traditional media as i continue to experiment with the new, however, i learned a long time ago that no matter what tools you use they mean nothing if the audience doesn't feel you. this life chose me, and i love it, and if during my journey i can be mentioned alongside, michelangelo, leonardo da vinci, pablo picasso, malcolm x, frida kahlo, bob marley, and michael jackson, then maybe i can smile.