Tuesday, July 16, 2013

REDONDO BEACH PIER IN THE SUMMER

Enjoying a Recharge at Redondo Beach Pier....I love to shoot pics here.
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Tuesday, February 12, 2013

L.A. HOSTS 21st ANNUAL PAN AFRICAN FILM FEST AND BLACK ART SHOW CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY MONTH

This time of year excites me. BLACK HISTORY MONTH is when great up-and-coming Black and International Independent Filmmakers are in the spotlight showcasing their films. The films are unique in the way that the filmmakers being from so many regions in the world, you're getting stories unique to those regions. I attended a panel / workshop on "Pitching for Reality TV". What a Learning Experience! Panel Members included Executives from TV ONE, Powerhouse Entertainment,and other notable "gatekeepers" in the Black Entertainment Biz.



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Thursday, February 7, 2013

RAVENS ARE INDEED A TEAM OF DESTINY!


OKAY SO WHEN I POSTED A COUPLE WEEKS BACK ABOUT THE BALTIMORE RAVENS SUPER BOWL RUN I WAS STILL PRETTY MUCH IN SHOCK FROM THE RAVENS' VICTORY OVER THE DENVER BRONCOS IN THE DIVISIONAL ROUND....FOR YOU FOOTBALL FANS THAT SAW THE GAME-YOU UNDERSTAND WHY. I SAW THE RAVENS MAKE SOME FANTASTIC PLAYS ALL SEASON LONG AGAINST THEIR OPPONENTS AND I PERSONALLY WITNESSED THE NOW INFAMOUS "4TH &29" PLAY BY RAY RICE OF THE RAVENS TO HELP SEND THE GAME INTO OVERTIME AGAINST THE SAN DIEGO CHARGERS. THE RAVENS EMERGED VICTORIOUS IN THAT GAME -AND YOU CAN VIEW THE PHOTOS I SHOT OF THAT GAME  BELOW(WHICH INCIDENTALLY WAS MY 1ST NFL GAME EVER ATTENDED-FEATURING MY TWO FAVORITE TEAMS). THE RAVENS WOULD THEN GO ON TO WIN THEIR DIVISION AS THEY ENTERED THE PLAYOFFS. EVERYONE EXPECTED THE RAVENS TO DO WELL IN THE WILD CARD ROUND AT HOME AGAINST INDIANAPOLIS AND THEIR STAR ROOKIE QB- ANDREW LUCK....AND THEY DID....AFTER THAT EVERYONE PRETTY MUCH ANNOUNCED RAY LEWIS' RETIREMENT WOULD BEGIN WITH A LOSS TO AN AWESOME DENVER BRONCOS SQUAD LED BY FUTURE HALL OF FAMER PEYTON MANNINIG....IT TOOK 2 OVERTIMES TO DO IT AND THE RAVENS WERE AWESOME AND RESILIENT-AND THAT GAME TO ME WAS THE MOST IMPRESSIVE THROUGHOUT THIS POST-SEASON. DEFEATING THEIR TRUE NEMESIS- THE NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS IN THE EXACT SAME GAME THEY LOST TO THEM IN LAST YEAR- IN FOX BOROUGH WAS FANTASTIC-SENDING THE RAVENS BACK TO THE SUPERBOWL FOR THE FIRST-AND LAST TIME THE RAVENS WON THE LOMBARDI TROPHY-WHICH WAS 12 YEARS AGO. MOST IMPORTANTLY....RAY LEWIS. WHAT A WAY TO BE REMEMBERED. WHAT A STELLAR CAREER AND HUMAN BEING. CONGRATULATIONS BALTIMORE RAVENS!
(*the above photos / logos are owned by the NFL and/or The Baltimore Ravens)

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Friday, January 25, 2013

ALWAYS INTO SOMETHING......

I think out of all the mediums I work with, my portraits on wood- as enjoyable as they are to produce, pose the most challenge. With computer design and illustration programs like Photoshop or Maya, you can make and correct any mistakes almost infinitely. I enjoy the challenge of composing a portrait on wood as it affords me the opportunity to keep my mistakes to a minimum. The piece below is around 75% complete. I also get to use different elements together, acrylic paints, india ink, jewelry, etc. The end result and combination of the materials with the wood-as- skin effect makes for an extremely memorable piece.
                                                                                                                                                                                                   
                                                                                                                                                                               






 PORTRAIT ON WOOD (complete)
                                                                                       





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PORTRAIT DRAWN WITH ADOBE
                                                                                       
ILLUSTRATOR PROGRAM



Im doing a lot more creative works on the computer these days, but I still enjoy doing my portraits on wood which I feel keep my skills and mind sharp. I'll be posting the completed portrait on wood (above)....you know....when it's done.

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Thursday, January 24, 2013

FAVORITE CITIES: BALTIMORE, MD

NIcknamed "Charm City" as well as where the "Star Spangled Banner" was written, the City of Baltimore, Maryland had a way of making me smile during my visit there in 2011. I walked along the Inner Harbor, the city's most popular destination- which is home to The National Aquarium and other great spots to visit. It's really beautiful-especially at dusk and at night. Here's a link to some of the great things you'll see should you decide to to visit for yourself:Visiting Maryland

HOW ABOUT THOSE RAVENS?!!!!

Yes- I am a die- hard BALTIMORE RAVENS FAN!!! Im ecstatic about the Superbowl Run the Ravens have put together this season, I was in attendance of the Game when they faced the San Diego Chargers  and completed the now infamous "4th & 29" play which led to an overtime victory for the RAVENS! Surely that play will be talked about along with the underdog labels given to the Ravens before facing and defeating both the Denver Broncos and the New England Patriots in the Divisional and AFC Championship matches this season. GO RAVENS!!!  Im hoping Ray Lewis gets his 2nd Superbowl Ring as he retires this year. I as other RAVENS fans hate to see him go- but I hope its in grand fashion with a trophy and ring! VISIT RAVEN NATION

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IM TRYING TO EAT HEALTHIER....REALLY.

Why is it so hard for us to eat healthy? It comes down to discipline and self control....I have to admit....my eating habits are not consistently healthy, but just like with "junk" foods, I do crave salads and great healthy sandwiches just as often. I've collected quite a few photos of the dishes I've prepared, so it's looking like a cook book is in order......stay tuned. In the meantime......feel free to head over to MY FOOD BLOG for more heartier dishes.that I've created.

TUNA SANDWICH & AVOCADO / TOMATO SALAD


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