"Into the Wilderness" at IA&A at Hillyer - 2nd Solo Exhibition

February 29, 2024

I am completely honored and overjoyed to have been given my 2nd solo art exhibition!

Out of more then 250 submissions, the IA&A at Hillyer gallery in Washington, D.C. selected “Into the Wilderness” for a solo show. YAY!!!! This is wonderful and yet bitter-sweet as I won’t be showing “Into the Wilderness” as a complete series in the DMV (D.C., Maryland, Virginia) region for a long time.

So, come on out and bring your friends and family. I hope to see you there!

WHEN: March 2 - 31, 2024

Opening Reception: March 1, 6:00PM to 8:00PM
Artist Talk: March 9 @ 1:00PM

WHERE: IA&A at Hillyer

9 Hillyer Court, NW Washington, DC 20008

Celebrating Black History at LMI

February 29, 2024

It was such an honor and privilege to have participated in the “Celebrating Black History” event at LMI on February 14th! How fitting that it occured on valentine’s day because I love discussing and hearing others’ perspectives on black history - especially arts and artists focused on black culture and love. This event was sponsored by LMI’s Minorities Ethnicities (ME) group, and it was a spectacular event!

The artists panel, with artist “B/UE ROBIN” and “Donavan Lyons” as well as myself, responded to thought-provoking and provocative questions from the audience. It was a great discussion, with a few fun activities sprinkled in. Upon conclusion of the panel discussion, artists and attendees were directed to another room that displayed a full-on art exhibition of works by the featured artists. Here are just a handeful of photos from the event.

"Into the Wilderness" Solo Art Exhibition is Up!

July 12, 2023

My debut solo art exhibition is finally here! It has certainly been quite a journey and I’m so happy to be able to glorify God in this way.

EXHIBITION DETAILS

WHEN: July 6 through August 6, 2023
WHERE: The Art League Gallery, Torpedo Factory Art Center, 105 N Union St., Alexandria, VA
OPENING RECEPTION: Friday, July 14 - 6:00PM to 9:00PM
ARTIST TALK: Saturday, July 15 @ 11:00AM

Here are few images I took of my daughter and me hanging the show.

Getting ready to measure where to hang the 7ft tall paintings

Subscriber Give-Away

June 14, 2023

I am happy to annouce my first subscriber give-away opportunity. Here is what you need to do to receive a FREE small fine art print of one of my works - going to the FIRST THREE SUBSCRIBERS who complete the tasks below:

Attend the opening reception of my Solo Art Exhibition, “Into the Wilderness” on July 14.
Take a photo of you standing next to one of the paintings in the exhibition.
Send me the photo ALONG WITH a simple statement describing your experience at the event and/or your thoughts on any of the art pieces you saw that resonated with you.

That’s it! Not too hard, right? And no worries about what happens to the photo. I won’t use it in ANY way without your permission.

My First Solo Art Exhibition - "Into the Wilderness"

June 14, 2023

About “Into the Wilderness”

Our lives are like a "wilderness" journey that is often filled with hurts, fears, confusion, and loneliness - seeming to overtake us at times; we've all experienced these at various points in our lives. My aspiration, through "Into the Wilderness," is to give viewers hope by sharing with the world how we can avoid being consumed by trials in the wilderness, because we can have comfort knowing we are not alone and that we are unconditionally loved by God. It's my desire that these Biblically representational and allegorical works cause viewers to dig deeper – to want to know more, to seek answers, and to strike a spiritual chord within that lasts long after my art is out of view.

exhibition details

when:

July 6 - August 6, 2023
opening reception, july 14 6:00pm to 9:00Pm
ARTIST TALK, July 15 @ 11:00AM

where: torpedo factory art center, art league gallery - 105 N. Union St., Alexandria, VA

Juneteenth Celebration 2022

June 16, 2022

I’m very excited to be a vendor in this year’s Juneteenth Celebration, in Warrenton, VA. If you’re in the area on Saturday, June 18 2022, please take some time to experience this fabulous event. There are a lot of great vendors, fun activities, delicious food, dance troops, contests, historical and spiritual speakers, and great music from local bands.

Awarded 2nd Place at the "Start with Green" Exhibit

March 2, 2022

How exciting, and what an honor; “Rest” received the 2nd place award at the “Start with Green” exhibit happening now at the Fredericksburg Center for the Creative Arts (FCCA). The gallery will observe extended hours this FIRST FRIDAY of the month, March 4th. I will be there as well as many of the other artists, patrons, and guests. Come on down! I would love to meet and chat with you.

In the meantime, check out this IG post featuring the juror, Gabriel Pons from “PONSHOP Studio and Gallery” in downtown Fredericksburg. My painting, Rest, looks really nice over the fireplace behind him. :)