Over a decade ago, I found myself in a unique and somewhat unexpected position when I was commissioned by Gina Torres's husband, the renowned actor Laurence Fishburne, to create a portrait of his stunning wife as a special gift for their wedding anniversary. At the time, I did not view myself as a portrait artist, and in fact, I rarely accepted commissions for portraits. My artistic focus had always leaned more towards social and cultural targets. It was Greg Haynes, a longti

I was deeply humbled and honored this past weekend to be invited to deliver the keynote address at the Pinning Ceremony for the University of California Irvine School of Nursing.

I made my return to ArtFields after a 5-year hiatus, and it felt as though I was stepping back into a vibrant world that I had temporarily left behind during the pandemic. My experience at ArtFields has always been a remarkable journey, and this year was no exception as I picked up right where I left off. Over the years, I have been incredibly fortunate to perform well in front of the esteemed ArtFields judges. Throughout my participation, I have entered the competition four

Framed images of selected works will soon be available in the McLeod Plantation gift shop, a venue that holds a significant place in the...

The second part of my Out of Bondage series, The Domestics , was acquired by the GCMA last year and is currently on display. Museums,...

Participants in the ‘Unlocking Your Creative Voice’ workshop at Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage, Ridgeland, SC. As part of my...

"ArtFields Experience: A Creative Gathering at Moore Farms with Dawn Staley & Darla Moore"

Now that Mickey Mouse is finally in the public domain, I can engage with him creatively! Growing up in Daytona Beach, Florida, and frequently visiting Disney as a kid, I’ve always been fascinated by the marketing genius and ever-evolving world of Mickey and all things Disney. As an artist who addresses social issues—particularly those with credible and often controversial links to African American history—I felt it was time to take a closer look at the little mouse and his ea

The entire Linked exhibition, featuring 18 pieces, opened at the Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage in Ridgeland, SC. It was the...