Where are you from and how does that play into your work?

Pay little to no attention to this racially,politically charged election has help me stay grounded in my spiritual journey for my truth. The whole process has of creation is different then it once was. I am not a great artist. What might come through me might be, but I now understand that it is not me.

How are you different today as an artist/musician than you were 5 years ago?

I believe that I am a better artist today because I have learned to get out of the way of the ego and allow the process to happen to me.

What qualities of your favorite artist that you admire the most?

The artist that I have met. The important thing was their humility, and there willingness to share there gifts. Artist like Dubelyoo. Maurice Evans, Kevin Williams, Paul Goodnight, Tamara N. Maddens all seem to continue to rise the bar. Thier talent inspirers me. 

What attributes help separate your from other artists?

My work has it own voice. I don't always know what it's saying, but I understand that it's not always for me to understand.

What is the first thing your remember producing?
When I first started drawing, the only thing that I wanted to draw were the Beatles. 1965

What event or events helped shape your style?

My evolution has been a on going process. I cant pen point one event.

What challenges you?

The Beloved One challenges me to simply BE ME. No one can do that better then me.

What would be the ultimate accomplishment of your career?

A major museum show. And making my first million.

What hobby that you have people wouldn't guess you are into?

Art is my life. I don't do much of anything else. Sex doesn't count does it?

Where is art/music going next?

When I saw and heard Lauryn Hill's unplugged, I thought that music was going in a new direction.
Something more authentic and raw. It didn't happen. I hope that artist would simply trust there voice. Throw out the carbon paper and just be free. Free of fear, judgement, fear of being different.

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