"RATED ART" GRAND OPENING LIVE PAINTING, MIAMI

Anytime Rated Art or Inked Pro throws a jam, I know the music is going to go Old School and be tight.  I cut and carved this bad boy out of wood panel and wowed the crowd with what this thing turned into.  The owner of Rated Art just smiled, he knew I'd bring it with something unique!

MIAMI MIXER "ART MEETS NATURE" CURATED BY ELEAZAR STUDIOS, DOWNTOWN MIAMI

Juried Exhibit in the McCormick Bldg in the Heart of Downtown Miami.  This was the first time the Public had seen my "Aquatic Series" in person.  2 of the largest pieces were chosen and received an amazing response, which later spun into amazing prospects and future shows!

"CUBA SKATE" COLLABORATION WITH WYN 317, WYNWOOD

Cuba Skate collaborated with some of Miami's Top Local Artists to customize a few skate decks and Exhibit at Wyn 317.  All proceeds go directly to Cuba to assist in building a Skate Park for the local skaters and promote Unity and Passion for the sport.

"BOUNDLESS BROOKLYN" EXHIBIT WITH YO MIAMI, LITTLE HAITI

Yo Miami collaborated with Boundless Brooklyn, who supplies these small cardboard models of Lifeguard Shacks, Water Towers and Billboards.  A very tedious process and really cool watching these small models morph into iconic structures.  Since I have been a part of the FL Ocean my whole life, I had to do a Lifeguard Shack....definitely!  I airbrushed a mini jellyfish around the shack and customized mini wood slats for the deck.

APPAREL COLLABORATION WITH STYLE MAFIA AND BROKEN SHAKER FOR CAMILLOUS HOUSE CHARITY AUCTION, MIAMI BEACH

This was an interesting collaboration.  I've done numerous hand-painted designs on shirts, Chuck Taylor's, hats, backpacks, pants...you name it, I've done it.  I've never been asked to paint on a woman's skirt, which had a foam-like feel to it and fabric paint just would not soak without 5-6 layers!  I received an amazing response of my retro-futuristic color choices draped across it.  I was one of the clothing articles that was auctioned for a respectable price and featured in several local spreads.  Great event!

"EVERGLADES CONCERT", MOKSHA ROOTS LIVE PAINTING, LITTLE HAITI

I was asked to design and Live Paint imagery supporting the various Everglades Awareness Groups.  There was an article a few days prior that tapped into the issue with budget for oil rigging in the Everglades.  Humans have a tendency to impose their self righteous will on the planet and it's Natives.  I painted a piece depicting a Gator's point of view looking up across it's home, with reflections of oil rigs in it's eyes.  This piece made me sad.

"YOU AND I ARE LOVE" LIVE PAINTING AT TSL, WYNWOOD

I customized a piece with "Authentic Ardor" carved into it, which symbolizes a "Unique Passion" I have for Painting, Drawing, Woodcarving and the Arts and Culture in General.  This is carved and painted on reclaimed wood panels bound together.