HAPPY TOGETHER
8.5″ x 11″ Marker on Watercolor Paper
I spotted this lovely couple while walking to the cafe in the morning in Tamarindo, Costa Rica. He was rockin’ some swimming goggles, a scarf and a sweet mustache. She was in leopard skin tights, a flannel and hot pink hair. They were a match made of foam. They were a match made in heaven.
LIVE UP
11″ x 15″ Mixed Media on Watercolor Paper
Rastaman live up. Bongoman don’t give up. Congoman live up, yeah. Binghi-man don’t give up. Keep your culture. Don’t be afraid of the vulture. Grow your dread lock. Don’t be afraid of the wolf-pack.
THIS LIFE
10″ x 10″ Mixed Media on Paper
Why are we all here in the universe? Why are some people more well-off than others? Why can I make art? Why can’t I stop making art? Why aren’t all people good? The list of life’s questions goes on for eternity and we’re all here trying to figure them out. Don’t worry… about a thing… cuz… you know the rest, I think 
QUIET
8.5″ x 11″ Pen on Paper & Digital Image
I did’t know who she was or where she was from. I couldn’t tell if those were henna designs or tattoos on here skin. Maybe I was just dreaming. Maybe there was never anyone there. But I know I’ve seen you somewhere before. Maybe just not in this life.
MONKEY SEE
8.5″ x 11″ Pen on Paper & Digital Image
I was sitting and relaxing in the hotel room in Asheville, NC after filming a wedding and staring at this picture on the wall from across the room. I knew it was a picture of flowers, but from where I was sitting I saw something much different. I saw a monkey. So, I start sketching him out. The petals were his ear & leg and the space between the petals were his eyes & body. I still see him in the flowers every time I look.
HANDYMAN
10″ x 10″ Mixed Media on Paper
This is my hand. This is my drawing. This hand drew this man. I dipped this hand down into the paint and pressed it against the paper. After it was dry I drew this man over it. The letter “y” means “and” in Spanish. Hence the name Handyman (hand y man). Hand and man. I guess I could have went with Manoyhombre as well.
mijumiguese ROOSTER
8.5″ x 11″ Marker on Water Color Paper
I am mijumi. I am half Portuguese. mijumiguese Rooster is all of me and half of Portuguese. I know my relatives loved the Portuguese Rooster painting I gave away at our family Christmas party and wanted to show them another version. What do ya guys think? I’ve got a few more ideas on tap in the rooster realm.
NEVER KNOWN BUT MISSED
8.5″ x 11″ Mixed Media on Water Color Paper
I had just finished watching Jean-Michel Basquiat The Radiant Child by Tamara Davis and I had to make something as soon as it was over. I made a pair of tribute sneakers in Baquiat’s honor in my first week and now had to try my hand at his style. Most people hate it. They look at it and scream that it is not art. But what is art? Personally I love his work and am a huge fan of his. Maybe my next attempt will be in his style, but on a much larger scale like the way he worked. I even let my 2 year old niece (Grace) throw down some lines on this one.
LOOK FOR YOURS
Digital Image of Drawing and Photo
Life is a gift. These words are hidden in the face of this drawing. The words “If you know what life is worth, you will look for yours on earth” are also hidden in this drawing. Can you see them? Here they are. I am very thankful for everything I have been blessed with in my life. Being able to enjoy my family and friends. Having the skills to create art. Taking the time to travel and see other parts of the world. Everything in life has its purpose and finds its reason. I have no regrets. Thank you all for the continued support. <3 mijumi
MS. GARCIA
8.5″ x 11″ Digital Image of Drawing and Background
This is something new I’m trying. Every once in a while I’m going to check out my fans pages and see if there is anything I can grab ideas from. This is my first attempt at it from a profile picture. Thank you Ms. Garcia for the inspiration. If you’re reading I hope you enjoy this.
VOODOO BOB
9″ x 12″ Marker & Pen
Don’t worry… about a thing… cuz every little thing… gonna be alright. Even as a voodoo style drawing Mr. Marley still looks pretty cool. Listening to his music gets me thinking about what I want my “legacy” to be. What will I leave behind for people to remember me by when I’m gone? Maybe that is what this project is about. It’s allowing me to tap into my creativity and leave some sort of lasting impression and/or inspiration to people. Only Time Will Tell…
WIZOCEROUS
8.5″ x 11″ Pen on Notebook Paper
This could be fun. I don’t know what to say about this one so I’m going to need your help. I will replace the text here with your words for it. Submit them on the ideas page to be included. Make sure you write Wizocerous somewhere in your submission. Good luck…
CITY TOP
8.5″ x 11″ Sharpie & Pen on Watercolor Paper
At the start of this drawing I was just scribbling some shapes down in red Sharpie and seeing where it would go. I drew a few black lines off of one of the shapes and thought it resembled a building so I ran with it and created this this little city.
IN HIDING
8.5″ x 11″ Pen on Paper
Another meeting at work and an artist named Sam Flores brought me this masked man. Sam is a true master at what he creates. He draws and paints people with masks in some of his work and I was inspired by it. I love the way these drawings come out and will probably try painting one in the future.
LOOKING DOWN
8.5″ x 11″ Ink on Lined Paper
Drawing in morning meetings at work is a good place to get new ideas. I know I was supposed to be taking notes, but all I could come up with was this. I like to draw on lined paper. It lets me use the lines as guides while laying down my own lines. Next meeting I’ll try and take better notes… I mean make a better drawing.