Monthly Archive for July, 2009

More Piece of Mind

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Colorful pastel portraiture tells magical tales. Your imagination is free to explore, buy now these images tell more than just children stories.

Their were these three gregarious sisters, not related yet bonded together by their love of animals and wild clothing for example. Sister number one was most reflective, thoughtful and a bit of a cheeky monkey.  Sister number two loved to learn and share those learning’s with others, and sister number three was quick witted and fast to take action. They combined their talents with their love of animals to the task of educating their classmates about animal rights and injustices. They were passionate about the care and treatment of animals and wanted only to share that passion with others.  They concerned themselves with speaking up for what they love rather than changing peoples beliefs. “Listen to our passion, and if it moves you like it does us, great!”

These girls represent for me the new spirit of activism I have seen from my young teen friends and students, putting their focus in championing what they love and  not blaming others for what they do.”

You can see the ” Three gregarious Sisters” now, showing at Noel Baza gallery (San Diego) through early September.

In the image above I am standing next to one of the gallery owners Tom Noel. Click on the “Piece of Mind Kids” page above in the picture bar to see the slide show of work.

My Art showing at Noel Baza Fine Art Gallery

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Pastel portraits, whimsical fantastic bright and colorful art works of the children that have inspired me over many years. I have spent quality time with these young people under some tough circumstances within the institutions and organizations for high risk youth, teaching them many life skills. This image here is of a young girl I  have renamed Kujichagulia. She identifies as 100% Happa, she is of mixed parentage, Japanese on her mothers side and African American on her fathers side. Like many mixed raced children there is a determination to self identify and therefore they can change there identity many times, and when ever it suits them.

In her words, “I love the magic of seeds that grow into plants, and how plants can even break through concrete, they are allot like me, tough and filled with magic.”

You can see “Kujichakulia” and the other kids hanging around at the gallery Noel Baza, 2165 India St. North of  little Italy in San Diego it is the new home for my pastel portrait series “Piece of Mind Kids.”