Art
H.E.L.P. Covers and IllustrationsThe workbooks take the lyrics of popular Hip-Hop songs and use them to teach vocabulary and critical thinking. The covers convey the message of the songs. The clip art can vary from a descriptive line in the song to an image associated with a lesson. |
Rakim DrawningsIllustrating the cover to this Rakim song allowed me to show the contrast between realism and mysticism. The Darkness of the ghetto can overshadow the light that shines from the stars and Rakim’s lyrics reflect that. Amsterdam Nov. 2008 | Pastel DrawingsI haven't worked with chalk pastel in 8 years. I just snatched a pic out a rap magazine...jus like I would have done 8 years ago. I was teaching a young man how to use chalk. The larger piece has both of our drawings in it, so it was a collaborative effort. Los Angeles Aug.2008
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T.I. DrawingsThese drawings were completed early in the H.E.L.P. project. Using these as a starting point you can see my growth. Washington, D.C. Sept. 2008 |
Kanye DrawingsI focused on trying to show the contrast between the large bush strokes and the line with this set of illustrations. I didn't want the crisp vector lines. I wanted them to feel organic. NYC Dec. 2008 | Ghostface DrawingsWith this set of illustrations I wanted to experiment with texture and contrast. The brush strokes are less deliberate. The line is more exact than before, but still organic. The use of the original photo in key areas creates a unique contrast against the illustration. Illustrating Ghostface allowed the chance for me to imagine what he would look like as a child and illustrate it. As a creative exercise it was challenging and empowering. NYC Oct. 2008 |
CD CoversWith every CD design I try to engage the listener before they ever hear a sound. |
Art work for herongibran.comThese illustrations were animated for the headers of my web pages. I wanted each piece to feel different but unified. . | Luda PicsLudacris’ lyrics are always so playful so I wanted to show him in a more serious light. NYC Dec. 2008 |
Teachers GuideClip art used for the H.E.L.P. teacher’s guides Washington, DC Sept 2008 |
Stop the Violence“Self Destruction” was my favorite song as a child. It was an honor and a pleasure to illustrate the lyrics for H.E.L.P. NYC Oct. 2008 |
Soulja SlimI first heard Soulja Slim in college. I have been working on this piece for years. I would pick it up and paint everyday for a couple weeks, get it to a point where I like it, and paint over it the next year. I decided to record it one day. The final doesn’t look like this so it’s nice to have some record of the progress. I began mixing my colors. I think most people don’t spend enough time mixing colors and getting what they really see on their palette. Washington DC, NYC 2004-2009 |
"ust Knowing that Obama had my work in his hands and approved of his depiction means so much. Los Angeles Aug. 2008 |
