UPCOMING EXHIBITION SHOW RAW BROOKLYN: EN MASSE

Hey guys,

I will be participating in a one night only showcase with Raw Artists Brooklyn: En Masse on August 21st, 2013. The show will feature several multimedia artists including a few other visual artists, makeup artists, designers, photographers and musicians.

For the night, I will be showcasing some works of my original painting collection, doing live portraits on site and selling some 8.5" x 11" prints! Everything is available to purchase! It will be at the amazing new Output nightclub in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

Tickets are $15 ticket online via my Raw Artists Profile Page to RSVP. http://www.rawartists.org/brooklyn/enmasse/?artist=138866

Come out, support and enjoy what all of the artists have to offer! Hit me up for more details! I appreciate the support.

They gave me this cool template. (CHECK OUT MY CUSTOMIZED FLYER DESIGNED FOR MORE DETAILS).

BUY TICKET HERE: http://www.rawartists.org/brooklyn/enmasse/?artist=138866

 Check out the showcase Flyer | Page

http://www.rawartists.org/brooklyn/enmasse/?artist=138866

I'M OUT! (I'M HERE)

Whenever I do portraits of artists, I listen to their music for a while, and I learn so much more about them. My opinion changes about where they stand in my book as an artist and I appreciate their evolution once I get in touch with what the music is feeding me. What "I'm Out" said to me was "I'm Here". Ciara has arrived.

I found myself listening to "I'm Out" out of curiosity a few weeks back and then watching the collaborate performance on the BET awards, I knew this "move" was a win for Ciara.

 As the journey of traditionally painting Ciara in gouache and ink started, I was tempted to hit the "buy" button on my Google Play app, which would prompt me to buy her self titled album. I decided to withdraw... and take my chances at listening to her older records on youtube, while constantly replaying the single for the evolved sound. It reminded me of how long Ciara has been in the music industry, and the consistency of her sound. She has evolved, finally being heard again-- by the masses. Her promotion strategies have benefited her and so has being so transparent and accessible on Instagram. We see her more now, and I think we all are in love again!

I She has found her space in a time that is welcoming her with the feel of the 90s. It's working. Whatever is happening is working for Ciara and it's all about the confidence and growth brought to this album.

I finished Ciara, I had to complete the tribute as the record itself is what brought me to pay so much homage to the successful track. Nicki's presence complements the futuristic and commercial sound that Ciara has risen to, or at least the world has finally caught up with (her 2006 and beyond has been futuristic but it seems there wasn't much ear love for that sound). As I worked on Nicki's likeness, I felt it was complete. Together, this anthem says "I'm Out--- of the out crowd".

Bravo Ciara.

Best,

Sara Jean-Baptiste