An African American artist’s vision of his culture and its environment reside within his creation.

Oil Paintings

Paintings, whether in oils, watercolors, pastels, colored pencils, or any other medium, transform a line drawing into color shapes and forms.

African American Visual Artist

Drawing and painting are among humanity’s oldest storytelling methods, reflecting historical and contemporary events. Images from centuries past, which initially depicted ancient tales, are now appreciated as art pieces. The creators of these stories have also gained recognition as visual artists. Even though storytelling traditions remain influential, the focus has shifted towards painting techniques. While modern works continue to depict historical or current events, many artists are exploring innovative ways to express creativity and remain drawn to historical reasons to create.

Creativity illuminates emerging stories and the more profound significance of creating art. I admire ancient caves and master artists narrating stories and charting creative movements. However, not every painting I make tells a story. You might connect with one of my paintings and discover or even weave your narrative around it. That narrative will be a beautiful part of why you incorporate my paintings into your life, especially when that artwork resonates with your heart.

Couple embraced in a dance
Afro-Expressions is a colorful pattern outfit being worn by person wearing a mask.
Angry Granddaughter
Man in colorful hat displaying the psychology of an exposed attitude.
A yellowish brown oil painting of a clay floral designed vase with four long stem daises flowers in it. Painted by an African American Visual Artist
Neighborhood Children
In this painting called What is Up, is an image of a homeless man walks forward toward you, holding a cigarette and wearing a torn tank-top T-shirt.
Young Momma 1946 standing in a doorway
Oil painting of a woman with an exposed back
Cabinet shelve showing cups, glasses, and ceramic bowls.
Oil painting of four African American young boys, playing basketball on a homemade court.
Cello Player
Landscape oil painting of Melrose Park in Chicago Ill of a pedestrian trail with a individual bike rider coming toward the viewer. The scene captures a biker, trees, and a puddle of water with a reflection of the sky. there is also a sun bather of in the distance on your left. Again it is an original oil painting of Melrose Park off Lake Michigan Drive off the Northside of Chicago Ill.
Chicago winter shows the amazing scene of predestine rush hour. there are people standing and crossing the corner of a busy intersection, while a yellow cab drives away.
Black Woman reads about how Black Lives matters.
Portrait showing that it only takes a drop to change a person's life.
African elderly nude women performing a ritual dance
Hidden Expressions id a painting of a topless woman with a gold covering on her face as a facial mask looking down. There is a blue and orange drape behind her.
True Intent the lurking of pleasure that represents the pursuit of lust that requires one to capture one's desire. Centered is a woman with a black cat symbolizing her vaginal area. While men attempt to come closer, they must first defeat their lustful desire.
Chicago Winter and wind at Bryn Mar Elevated subway scene