Smiling Faces

...this started as a caricature loosely based on myself (see the shiny spot on the nose, and big-ass smile....see it?? I knew you would!) while listening to Gnarls Barkley's song "Smiley Faces" a few years ago....just added some color to it in a 25 minute timed session

Sketchy Character(s)

...been using my Wacom Tablet lately to create some characters, while getting used to drawing with NO pen or pencil (its kind of strange), but since everything is one click away, its become quite addictive!!  Those that follow my Deviant Art page will see a few *ahem* racier pictures that won't get posted here......well at least for now....in the meantime, here are two creations I laid down this week, while listening to a heap-load of hip-hop.....

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For my curvy, hippie, thick-thighed ladies....

...or perhaps me!!  Drew this waaaaaay back in '06.  Motivation for this came a la a "curvy" young lady whom I had not to long ago befriended!!

and finally added some pizzaz to it.....

Still Cool

I've been listening to a lot of Miles Davis lately while working/playing. Did a little photo play with a pic of Miles himself. 

Bad Day....

was talking to my sister after she had a rough day....and this sketch came to mind

Psychadelic Curves

Playing around with some colors and effects...and voila!!!

Rockin Out, Part Deux

Decided to dress up this pic with some colors after the positive reviews from the initial sketch (below)

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Sketchism

Possible character sketch for a project I'm working on.....more to come...keep checking back in, and thanks for looking and reading

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Re:shelled

So, my sis requested a customized look to her Shell Toes....so here is a sneak peak of em....a lil work in progress shot....and yes, that is a scented candle!!!

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More business cards...

I finished this design for a Navy recruiter.  Check it out!!

Digital Roughs

Listening to Gorillaz new album "Plastic Beach", I decided to give a serious attempt to coloring an old sketch I did about 2 years ago while I was a Senior Project Admin (fancy way to say data entry clerk).  Anyway, here it goes.....

New Art: The Planetarium

Ok, so the digital art isn't as scary as I previously said.  Its been a lot of fun messing around with filters, brushes, etc.  Enough about my new found joy for Photoshop, check the art:  Its a planet, some nebula and stars....this is what happens while creating and watching old school episodes of Voltron

Keeping busy......

...with designing some business cards.  There's quite a bit of thought that goes into putting these cards together.  Anyway, here are a couple of the designs I put together.......

Something new......

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New drawing I'm playing around with....as well as my new BlackBerry.  Think Microphone Fiend (Eric B. & Rakim), except this is the Headphone Massacre!!!

Iron Man 2

Not much else to say here....

Digital Art & Creation

This is something I've been struggling with for a while.  Creating art using digital mediums (photoshop, illustrator, corel painter, etc).  The whole purpose of getting this big fancy MacBook Pro two years ago was for me to dive in head first into the world of graphic art & design.  While I have learned more in the apparent limitless world of Adobe, my biggest limitation is the current version of Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator I'm using, CS....that's it!!  No CSI, CS II, yep just plain old CS.  Not to mention the version of Illustrator is a basic trial version that includes no bells or whistles.  Perhaps Santa will bless me with a new version for Christmas this year??  Hmmmmmm.....

BlakRoc

Just got my hands on an advance copy of this album (snippets).  With guest appearances by Nicole Wray, Billy Danze (1 half of M.O.P.), RZA and Ludacris, The Black Crowes laid down some bluesy/funky/soulfulness that dares you NOT to nod your head!!  Add a splash of hip-hop and some nice R&B hooks, this compilation will subtly ooze cool from your speakerbox!

As always, I advise you all "getchusum" and enjoy!!!  

Cleveland got ill flow, son!!!

I haven't watched The Cleveland Show, but I checked this clip and well.....HILARIOUS...go get it!!

Raheem DeVaughn "Bulletproof"

Raheem DeVaughn is an artist that I feel is overlooked.  In his new video, he channels a lil Marvin Gaye (think "Trouble Man", "Inner City Blues) and a lil Curtis Mayfield!  Featuring a nice verse from Ludacris; I think one of his better verses in a LOOOOONG time....but here's the vid....check it out!!!

whutzreallyguud?!

I'd like to start a lil something new called "whutzreellyguud?!".  Basically, its anything found on the web that gives insight to good stuff that pertains to comics, art, good music and colture.  And...away we go!!

ghettoManga

ghettoManga is a site run by Samax and is a haven for all things cool!  You're probably saying to yourself, "Kuntree, what makes ghettoManga so cool?"  Calm yourself reader, Samax has broken it down for you to understand, from his site:  "ghettoManga is all about comics, hipHop, news, art, and culture. in otherwords, anything i like or think is important can wind up within its pages. my intent is to comingle fans of hip hop, anime, comics, sports, movies, fine art, urban fashion and politics, etc... to promote my work, and the work of those i consider fresh."

I strongly suggest you frequent his site and while you're at it, put in an order for the newest release of GMQ (ghettoManga Quarterly), as I am sure it will not dissapoint!!  GETCHUSUM!!

Julie K Photo

I've had the honor and privelege of working with this awesome young lady!!  She did our (my wife and I) engagement photos in August of 2009.  Her lens work is top notch, and she is professional, to a "T".  Our photo session was on August 1st in the beautiful Half Moon Bay, California, and we had our pictures available August 3!!!  You do the math!!

If engagement or nuptial photos isn't what you're in the market for, well, she has more to offer!!  Julie K offers Commercial, portrait, and Boudoir photo sessions at affordable prices!!  Again, scurry on over to Julie K Photo and GETCHUSUM!!!!