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Saturday December 27, 2008

As an artist and cultural observer, I can see how these insightful "blessings" so to speak – can easily be curses when applied to some basic real life concerns such as.. business, finances and future relationship plans. It's a life-responsibility that can easily be dismissed as the sometimes arrogant and "in-tuned mind" explores all the possibilities that "non-creatives" (for lack of a better word) rarely conceive of. It's the otherwordly experience of picking up signals that many may never hear in their lives.. while at the same time – missing the extremely important signal that everyone is tuned into daily.

He points at them and says "You don't get it."

They point back at him and say "Neither do you."

I've been deeply pondering my exploits over the last 4 years and I've come to some solid conclusions about what I want from my life on this planet and how my creativity can best service the living generations.

They say this happens around age 35..
so I feel right on schedule.

Actions speak so much louder than words,
and with that said..

"I bid thee a good day!"

Wednesday November 5, 2008

Neomerica!

Friday October 31, 2008

Damn!

I haven't made a journal entry in over 3 months. The Phillies just won the World Series.. and a MAJOR historical election will take place in just one week. Just too much taking place right now.. so I kept my favorite 'off the radar seat' warm for a while. It's a great quiet view of the whole game.

It's Halloween here in the states and all of the demons are out chugging it down- safely tucked behind plastic masks. I'm in for the night.. I feel like I'm finally catching up with myself so it's the best time to share a little of my thoughts. The auto-pilot thing sucks and I've been running on it for some time. Glad to be "awake" again.

The 3 month journey lead me through corridors of "truth" and finding out what that really means to me and how it applies to my life in real-time. Be it a hug or a handshake.. some shit looks great on the resume BUT it doesn't help you to actually do the job properly. My job is to paint. The bright lights beckoned and I stood on my tippy toes with a smile. False starts draw a lot of attention.. but I swear I heard the starter pistol!

Lot's of change in this final stretch of 2008. The BIG movie project hit some industry resistance so far outside of my scope of things that the 'official' messages never trickled down to my ears.. and my grand exhibition scheduled for New Years 'Abracadabra!' was tied to a hefty budget.. which was in turn tied to a sponsor to foot the bill.. which tied me to their personal agendas and plans for me and my work.. hmmm..

So in short, some plugs were pulled and a reset was mandatory. Back to the business of art..

Art Basel is coming up in December, the biggest international art fair in the U.S. I'll show some paintings and share things that are on my mind.

"neomerica" is on my mind.. imagine if this country chilled out, dropped the ego and joined the world instead of pumping the 'me first' issue. Now imagine what that would look like.. the flag, the icons and the social concepts that we embrace.

The visions have returned and I welcome them with open arms. Getting a good nights rest is SO overrated. This work is a progressive step forward and I like what's coming out. I'm done running my mouth for now.. more action and much more less of everything else..

Friday July 18, 2008

Yes, I am the founder of Neoteric Pop-Iconic Clairvoyance™ (NPIC-Art) – and often, public focus has been unevenly concentrated on the words 'Pop' and 'Iconic' when discussing my work. People typically look for bright colors and expect to see something that is just visual eye candy. I'm a bit guilty myself of forgetting about the clairvoyant aspects of my work – it has always been a central element of what I do and how I live. A key source of inspiration since I can remember.

As a child perceiving things that others didn't; reading thoughts of strangers at a glance; weighted dreams; numbers, gestures and sounds have always given me another perspective of the world. A new set of eyes..

My art/life adventures have led me through the U.S. and Europe with a list of notable events and lively characters who have blessed my creative journey on this planet. One such individual is a writer named Paul Sarjay. Having followed my art career for some time, Paul sought to commission me to create the artwork for his debut sci-fi trilogy novel "Tongues - The Awakening". After we met regarding his project and began to discuss the characters, plot and theme of his epic story, we realized that some type of synergy experience was taking place between us. I stared at Paul open mouthed as he described his vision and only requested that he come to my studio to see what I had been secretly working on before the conversation could move forward.

Unknown to many, I have been having strong visions that has sent my creative hand in an uncommon direction. I've recently painted angelic personas of which I don't truly understand.. that is until I was approached by Mr. Sarjay. When Paul entered the studio his jaw dropped, it was as if I had unknowingly created key visual elements of his fictional world.

I just completed reading the first book in the series – with fallen angels; signs and omens; good versus evil; and apocalyptic prophecies. It's brought me back to a place that I've been out of touch with for along time.. clairvoyance and intuitive insight – the mystery, the divine and the magical!

Thursday July 10, 2008

I feel human.

A good friend said it's nice to hear me say such things but feeling 'less' in any capacity isn't a good thing at all. Tall leaps in a single bound feel more like jerky games of hopscotch; and waiting 2 hours for a train is a huge difference from running 'faster than a locomotive. My patience with the pace of unpractical people has peaked. I have officially left the building.

Of course I'll return.

A lot of energy has been cashed out on things that have nothing to do with art and this lil' ol' painter is going to take a break and catch his breath. I'm clearing out the schedule, letting calls go through to voicemail and recharging while I cocoon. Perhaps its an age thing.. I heard that 35 is a pivotal age and opens a new age of development and maturity in ones personal and spiritual life.

cool.

Monday June 9, 2008
Paint it. Pack it. Ship it. Hang it. Show it.

And if it all goes well.. do it again! The opening of HIPOP in Amsterdam was a success! The turn out was fantastic.. the 'Studio Apart' team did a wonderful job promoting the exhibition and the gallery was packed as soon as we opened the doors on the canal. I love the conversations that I'm drawn into regarding the new work. This new group of paintings is SO street. Lots of dripping paint, worn surfaces, marker tags, stencils, frayed edges and layered untreated canvas.

The work was a challenge to create because it was so different as far as the process was concerned. It involved leaving any ideas of a comfort zone behind. It was important that the completed pieces did not look 'too pretty', I wasn't concerned with reproduction or how an image would look later once photographed. The true power of the work can be seen in a face to face introduction with the paintings. It challenged people's perception of my art and what to expect. I watched one of my favorite collectors pace back and forth through the gallery trying to understand the rawness of the work. "It's so different from the pieces that I have of yours.. is this new work Rah?"

I smiled.. and encouraged him with a gesture to keep looking, "You have to let go of what you know and let the new work be what it is."

It's important not to box yourself into a corner. My initial goal with HIPOP was to confront the 'urban element' often suggested in my work and I did this on a real level. I went to the street - face to face with the people. The story isn't a polished one, definitely not like the shiny videos and branded gear we're so used to seeing. I kept it so real with this exhibition that some didn't have the eyes to see it - But then, I'm quite used to that being the case with my work.

On the business end.. a sale is a sale – and one doesn't question the motivation of buyers who open their wallets on or before opening day. You simply smile, run the card, remain humble and say "Dank u!"

And a special "Dank U!" to my travel companions for this wonderful trip: Maori, Anthony and Sol : )

Tuesday May 8, 2008
It's that time again.. last minute packing, shipping large quantities of art and frequent visits to the coffee shops. I can't lie, I'm very anxious to get out of the country. I definitely need to reset and embrace an alternate viewpoint of the world right now.

The Philadelphia '1 night' exhibition of HIPOP was a lot of fun (VIEW PHOTOS). Two.One.Five Magazine and Walnut Room sponsored the exhibition and I was able to get a lot of guests to sign the artwork entitled "From Philly WIth Love". I'm curious to see the reaction from guests on the other side of the Atlantic when the painting is displayed. It's a large handgun with hearts falling into the chamber. There are over 40 graffiti tags and well wishes from Philadelphians who were in attendance. One guest (from DC) freaked out a bit at the image.. she and her friends were wound WAY too tight.. but that's another story..

There's something coming.. It's in the air and it fills my nostrils with the sweet smell of significance. It's powerful. I'm a bit antsy in its anticipation, so my riddled words are the only way to express myself at this stage. I feel vulnerable in a most beautiful way, drifting on cue to the new theme song playing in my background. It's very personal so I've been less revealing than usual and much more abstract in my encounters. It will all make more sense in just a bit.. for you and for me.

Tuesday April 1, 2008
On the 7th I'm adding another year to my time spent on this planet so it's logical that I 'review' the story of my life thus far. Part of that inward search took place during my most recent exhibition "HIPOP". I realized that I had been subconsciously distancing myself from all things 'urban'. It was the word I hated to hear, especially when a certain NY gallery declined working with me because of my "too urban" aesthetic. "HIPOP" embraces my 'urban' life, it exposes who I am and where I come from. In fact, I felt like the prodigal son returning home to the boom bap. We are who we are.. I've re-learned that in a very real way.

Each of my exhibitions in the past have engulfed my life completely – it's so far from just painting pretty pictures and hanging them on the wall for others to buy. When I think back, I can remember how death seemed to touch so close to my circle during "Deus Ex Machina", while the steamy sexiness of "Loovorfook" made for extremely fun times! It's been an intense artistic ride thus far and I look forward to the future and what it will bring. It feels like I'm living in the paint; for the good and bad.

Staying on the topic of really living the art.. Before I had the chance to even begin painting HIPOP my van broke down and the mechanic's estimate was pretty absurd to patch up the old girl. SO.. I held off on getting a new car, changed up my life and started riding the bus and subways again. It was like a journey into the past. My walk changed and I got my street swagger back in no time. I was reconnected with the people of Philadelphia as well as trips through Camden on the bus. The artwork that came out of me as a result of this experience is quite authentic. It's aggressive, layered and very street. The style is expressionistic and raw. It's the source of hip hop energy that transforms into hit records that all the world dances too.

Hip Hop has been the official soundtrack for a while and I reconnected with its essence. That experience had a profound effect on me. I found myself rhyming while I painted, and head bopping to the beats until the musician that I packed away years ago showed up and had something additional to add to the show. So in short, "HIPOP" tapped into my creative bank vault and withdrew large amounts.

Sunday February 17, 2008
It's 6am and the view from my hotel room is amusing. It's a reminder that I'll be on the road a lot this year. Travel is in the cards and all my belongings need to easily fit into my carry on bags. I'm lightening my load, literally cleaning out the attic and throwing a 'For Sale' sign on the front lawn. It's time to go...

The "Sexual Healing" film, directed by Lauren Goodman has been officially green lighted. Principal photography is scheduled to begin on April 15th and rolls through Massachusetts, Ostend, Belgium, and Los Angeles for filming. The cast of heavy hitters include James Gandolfini (Tony Soprano) and Jesse L. Martin (Law and Order; Rent).

Until I get my report time.. I'm keeping myself quite busy creating work for HIPOP, the May 2008 Amsterdam exhibition. HIPOP is a journey into the spirit of a dominant culture and the music that defines it. I remember backspins on cardboard and 40 ounce rhyme ciphers.. I remember poppin' and lockin', uprockin' and breakin, I can hear the classics in my head and I smile when I think of the old school videos.. The work is turning out to be heavy and layered, I started with unprimed canvas and it gave a wonderful weathered look. It's very expressionistic – I really like the direction, have to admit I was a little nervous initially.

Monday January 7, 2008
I read the horoscope for this year..
Sometimes I'll do such things. Take a dip into the galaxies searching for unwritten proverbs and celestial suggestions; It's part of the whole bohemian artist thing, so I've always been extremely comfortable with seeing images in clouds as divine; not going down a road because of a gut feeling that I have or even diving blindly into the pool just because it feels oh so right.

So.. like I said, I read my horoscope.. and I really like what's going on in the starry skies. This year seems all wrapped up to me in my technical aries mind, I know when my exhibitions are and I pretty much have the dates of when and where I need to be –This still doesn't bore my brushes. I know 'surprises' are called such because they don't always knock before they enter; and I'm sure there will be plenty of ratta-tat-tappin' on my door in 2008. So, in order to align myself with the cosmic happenings around me.. I'm going to try and raise my own energy levels even more this year (and just hide away when I need to recharge) this will definitely be a year of 'infinite possibilties'.

Every year always seems like THE YEAR in our heads around this time so I'm not going to make any out of this world predictions.. 2008 is going to be a little different for me.. I am not going to see what happens.. I'm going to make IT happen.

uh.. what is IT?

Monday December 3, 2007
It seems that I've skipped a month in updating my journal. That alone tells me how my life is going right now.. Where the hell did November go?

Life is a book and I can feel the closing of one chapter –and the beginning of another starting to reveal itself on the horizon. It's a time to reflect; Study my notes on everything that's happened so far.. what I liked.. what I didn't like.. what I'll keep.. and what I'll never ever do again.

It's also a time to buckle down, understanding that my actions toward the future will eventually become documented stories of the past –my personal history. I'm not here to paint pretty pictures and go home. It's a time for more than a generic type of commitment.. a time to shop for rings, to say "I do" –and mean it.

The art that's coming out is true.. so I'm sleeping well at night. Even still.. I've recently confronted this word 'urban' locally and internationally as a description for my work that means so many different things in various arenas; it also depends on the mouth that its coming out of. You definitely can't force feed the public brain through the eyes (I'll need a media network to do that), so the word bounces off like so many other words often used to describe me or my work.

I've added some video elements to the site. I'm often asked to talk about the work so I decided to do an 'Artist Talks' series and share some thoughts on select works. I also posted an old video experiment that was collecting dust and I'll be sure to post the new experiments too.

Wednesday October 10, 2007
"Holy Shit!" (the title of my next exhibition). I've been working on it consistently for the past couple of weeks and the journey is leading me into spending lots of time thinking about the things that I believe in. My thoughts aren't limited to just the divine but toward everything that relates to my life. I easily get depressed when I'm just chugging along with no real goal in mind; having an idea of what lies just beyond the hill (and believing in it) is an important factor when it comes down to feeling life's purpose.

When it comes to the art.. I do believe! (Amen)

There are those times though.. when the phone doesn't ring and the muse doesn't have much to say.. a bit too quiet for my liking. I get really nervous; feeling human doesn't work so well with my ego –but necessary to deflate a swollen head and refocus a rebellious brush back to the canvas where it belongs.

I've postponed the 4th and final exhibition of my 'Welcome to Earth" series called "Abracadabra!". The original plan was to have a large gala event on New Year's Eve but there are too many things trying to fit through the same pipe right now. The Unbound collection is launching this month and I'm working heavily on the art for the "Sexual Healing" film as well. I think the best course of action is to plan "Abracadabra! for next year. I will release my first artist book as well.. so it will give me more time to fill it with real-time accomplishments and more art work.

I feel a bit distant from everyone too.. all of this secret work that I can't show right now.. with more plans in Europe for 2008 than the U.S. I guess I'll feel a little home sick soon.

Wednesday August 29, 2007
Now is a good time to come up for a bit of fresh air, take a look around, gather my thoughts and check the gauges and dials before I submerge into my creative chambers again.

My sleep schedule is not a consistent one, extremely late work nights turn into early mornings in just a blink of an eye.. But I am having fun! I'm deep into the creation of the artwork for the film "Sexual Healing". The exhibition is called "Holy Shit!" it deals with famous biblical characters and their dynamic tales. So my thoughts have been concentrated on only the most holiest things lately... swear to god!

The UNBOUND collection is ready to go!! We just finished the wholesale catalog and I'm very happy with the results. It's very nice to have a comfortable distance from the garments because everything was designed for women –the collection is growing and I can't wait to see the garments in action on the runway. These kinds of projects always take a lot of work.. but well worth the effort in the end. I can always sleep some other time.

It seems that my 15 minutes may be approaching faster than I expected. A producer is interested in my story and thinks that the television viewing audience may feel the same. We'll see..

I guess I'm feeling like a man of very little words these days. I'm working hard and I want my actions to speak for me. My output shall be a dependable source of input for all interested parties... and that's pretty much all I have to say about that.

Monday July 23, 2007
Shake the shit up! That's the new theme.. it's too easy to get caught in a rut... be it career, social groups, relationships, sources of income.. you name it. When we stop evolving we are dead.

I repainted rooms in the home studio; changed the sheets on the bed; cleared some useless names out of the mobile phone and preparing to go west! The film project has its green light so it's time to visit LA LA land. I was asked by the director Lauren Goodman to make a cameo appearance in the film.. and I'll just say that my cheeks still hurt from smiling.

On another note.. my new art/fashion collection UNBOUND will debut in September, it's a very natural and organic design style dedicated to my muse. I'm really inspired by the power of female energy lately. It is THE fuel and inspiration for the divine and splendid. The world needs more positive feminine influence right now.. there's just way too much testosterone in seats of power.. especially in politics.

The Ropeadope team is fantastic and supported the UNBOUND project right from the start.. in fact, it was their suggestion to make UNBOUND its own label for women. We're working on some back end projects to truly support the creative mission of celebrating the female muse (mother nature).

My face is hairy.. kinda' feeling like Grizzly Adams right now. It's cool letting things go a bit. It's funny how a beard can make you feel more like "a man".. all at a time when I'm feeling so inspired by the love, compassion and inspiration of the woman.

That was SO tender.. I'm having a moment..
gotta' go..

Thursday June 28, 2007
A little bit past the half way point of the year and things are going really fast! Where to begin?? Well, I rarely look down at my feet, I know they're moving quickly.. focusing on the tasks at hand (Or perhaps its the techno music that I have blaring in my head now while I compose this journal entry) BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! Either way.. fuel is fuel and I need it!

I was actually pretty down a couple of days ago.. you know that feeling when you're just not in the mood. Oh yeah.. my head was hanging pretty low.. I moped around the studio and dished out the self pity for a whole 30 minutes or so.. (felt like an eternity). Then I laughed at my vulnerability –connected with my sensitive side –and got back to work!

Truth is.. down is always guaranteed. It's going to happen BUT the length of the down.. is up to us. Active creative minds have a job to do. Recharge.. and then do what you came here for.. do the work!

I just finished up the last designs on a new women's collection that I will unveil in September called 'UNBOUND by Rah Crawford' (produced by Ropeadope). The collection is inspired by the female muse (mother nature), her beauty, strength and power. I went to the planet for this collection. I've been in touch with more of the quiet aspects of life lately. The things that do not scream for attention but honestly deserve it; The hidden gems that most never see; Soft spoken words that carry a major impact. That's where I'm at right now. There is a bit too much testosterone on the planet right now.

Congrats to DJ Junior on his sophomore album release "Excursions". He trusted my vision completely on the visuals of the project and the feedback has been excellent so far.. Go get em' Junior!

My (Diesel) painting shoes have been officially included into the Belgium Museum 'Shoes Or No Shoes' collection. It's pretty cool to see my former shoes getting so much recognition.. I'm very proud of those shoes, they've worked so hard for it. I wish them much success in all of their future endeavors. 15 minutes of fame is more than any shoe could ask for.

ABRACADABRA! is coming.. the final act (4 of 4). It's very exciting to approach the closure of the "Welcome to Earth" art exhibition. 4 years in the making..
The final act will take place on New Years Eve..

Now you see me.. Now you don't.

Friday May 24, 2007
I just returned from Amsterdam and it was magical!
"A Sassy Nation" was SO well received and we had tons of fun throughout the entire trip. The new work surprised many of the guests and I was happy to share the works expansion with my overseas collectors. It always takes a little time to settle in when I'm in Europe –this trip in particular. When I arrived, there had been so much press generated, the magazine cover and interview, newspaper listings, artist event picks and countless online mentions. I literally stepped off the plane and into a small frenzy of excitement for "A Sassy Nation". I often contemplate moving over..

I brought a great team with me for my second exhibition at Studio Apart; Donn sang her heart out and won everyone over with her sultry voice. All eyes were locked as she brought a unique sound to Amsterdam in her very own style. This diva inspired the room so much.. that a Dutch sculptor wants to make a statue of her! DJ Freddie Cruger is 'the man', it was my first time meeting him and I consider him family from this point on. As a producer and DJ he layed down a soulful jazzy vibe that took the exhibition to a new level.. the event turned into a party with dancing, singing, rhyming and beatboxing.. definitely one of those 'had to be there' kind of situations. My good friend and comrade Tywho even made his performance debut, grabbing the mic and treating the crowd to a special freestyle session.

With no other word to describe the event, I would dare to say that it was spiritual –you could see it on everyone's faces, deep smiles that ran from ear to ear –Hands thrown high in the air and a party atmosphere so bright and so loud that the cops even came by to see what was going on. (true story)

Along with the new artwork, my 'artist beanbags' were on display at Studio Apart. The bags are produced from a cool brand called #31. The bags are huge and to see the work so large and so well produced brought a serious joy to my heart.

While the exhibition runs for 2 months.. I'll shift attention a bit over to the "Sexual Healing" film project. I'm definitely partied out... now back to the art. Gotta go..........

Friday May 11, 2007
It's about midnight and my eyes hurt, the computer screen is pulsating and there is a room full of art that still needs to be wired, tagged, and boxed. I'm not complaining.. I sort of enjoy it – I like the challenge.

There is a painting in me that still needs to come out before I leave, I feel it crawling in my belly –appearing as a loose vision. Perhaps its waiting until the eve of my flight when it will crystalize and demand that I push late night paint on newly stretched canvas.

I'll be in the air soon.. headed away from this place I call home; and going to a place that feels very much like home. Change was in the air but now its firmly on the ground – shifting my life, adjusting my close relationships and ready to take from my hands all that I promised to give up so long ago.

I'm living this life.

Tuesday April 24, 2007
The weather has been fantastic the last couple of days and its helped to keep my spirits up as I tackle the huge 'to do' lists that stand in front of me. Exciting projects are on the plate giving me wonderful dreams at night while teaching me needed patience during the day. I was contacted by a Belgium Museum called Shoes Or No Shoes, they have an exhibition that showcases the footwear of famous artists around the world. The museum's director was happy to finally have contacted me and she sent a very official package requesting my shoes to display at the museum. Glancing down at my art shoes, my black Diesel lace ups, I focused like a hawk on the line that read 'Footwear of famous artists from around the world.' and thought.. so I'm famous now??

The shoe museum proposal lead me into a fantastic meeting in NY with Diesel's Presence Marketing Director, I've been a hardcore supporter of the brand for a long time (just look in my closet). So we'll see how things play out from here..

Before I leave for overseas in a couple of weeks I will be interviewed for "Pillow Talk" at Philadelphia Home Art Garden on Sunday April 29th @ 5pm. It will be an early evening on camera chat with Karen De Cecco, host of "Heart of Philly". Store owner, Jason Crooks has launched a new line of designer home decor items and I've collaborated with him on some pillows. I'm looking forward to chatting a bit before I leave the city.

Monday March 19, 2007
O.K. so I'll dive right in..
I was just commissioned to create the cover for "Reload" Magazine , a dutch snow board and skater magazine. It's my first magazine cover commission so I'm anxious to see it actually completed. There was the one time of course I did a photo shoot to appear on the cover of "Sink" arts magazine but they sank before the issue ever came out.

I've been in close communication with the director and producers of "Sexual Healing" (Bold Films), a film about the final chapter of the life of Marvin Gaye. I am very anxious to work closely with the film and my art will play a significant role in the project. Filming will take place over seas. (that's all I can say for now)

Life in general continues to be magical.. at times of course it feels very much like life.. with bills, frustrations and appliances that keep breaking at inconvenient moments.. BUT these are merely small appetizers at the banquet of life. The main entree is where the focus is kept and where it shall remain! Now what is the 'main entree'? It's the creative process.. Being an artist. Living as an artist. Not the cliche, idea of a life with your head in the clouds but a life filled with doing what it is that you do. Taking the thing you love out of the attic, dusting it off and embracing it with passion. LIVING!

It seems that Europe is the place to be in 2007. Most of the new business and projects are calling me across the water.. and I'm just fine with that. A super cool designer brand simply called #31 has licensed 2 of my designs for huge 5 ft. bean bag type pillows. They are expected to hit Europe late 2007 and U.S.
a bit later.

Here in the U.S. I was invited by a New York Gallery to submit my portfolio and although they thought my work was amazing, they stated that it would have proven to be very difficult to sell to their clientele of art enthusiasts (more old school collectors than anything). I can totally understand from a business point of view but I like these kinds of situations, they make me work much harder to build the story. Since I began my active art quest of sharing the work publicly about 4 years ago, I have been saving my rejection letters as a source of encouragement for future inspiration.

So, if I were to add up all of my rejection letters over 4 years, including my most recent one from this Chelsea Gallery.

I would now have a grand total of 2.

Monday Feb. 5, 2007
Okay, last month was an entry regarding my vacation and how wonderful it was. This entry is about the large amount of work that's on the plate right now. This entry is about putting in the time when the time is needed; burning the midnight oil –and of course, limiting social contact to the brush, the canvas and free thought. I felt myself hesitating for a second.. as if I was waiting for my life to kick into auto-pilot and everything would just magically fall into place.

NOPE! That's not how it goes though.. Work smart and work hard.. THEN take another vacation ; )

I was recently contacted regarding representation by a premier New York Chelsea Gallery. I have to say it feels good to have been sought out.. and with my schedule the way it is right now, I don't have the time to seek out ANYTHING except the closest brush.
I do believe that things happen as they should so we'll see how it goes.

Feb. 8 is the Grand Relocation opening of Philadelphia Home Art Garden at 1225 Walnut st. owner and friend, Jason will unveil a NPIC-Art™ section with paintings, prints and yes.. even pillows.

"A is for Andy" will be fun.. 20 years huh??

Friday Jan. 19, 2007
The new year has officially taken hold and it's off to a rapid pace. I snuck in a little vacation before the 2007 ball got rolling in Montego Bay and it was great. I actually did nothing at all for a whole week and it felt good. I've got to stop this whole near burn out thing that I did last year.. the plan is to work hard but enjoy the process a bit more for '07.. we'll see..

Some MAJOR projects are on the horizon and I would dare to say that it is career altering; One of those pivotal moments when you can clearly distinguish life BEFORE and AFTER the event has occurred. Without giving too much away too soon.. lets just say that the 'big screen' has a way of making things BIGGER.. (that's all for now)

Many of my close associates know about my connection to Warhol in dreams and visions alongside his concept towards art and life as one. On February 22nd I am happy to pay homage to that artistic concept with an exhibition of screened prints called "A is For Andy". It will be so much fun.. I'm looking forward to this one. Thanks to Peroni beer, Alfa Restaurant, A. D. Amarosi and Philadelphia Home Art Garden.. Let's celebrate!