12.03.2013

HENRY LEE RAWLS "Love & Gasoline"



My latest video, "Love& Gasoline" is the first of the photo journal style collaborations between my new band, Henry Lee Rawls and Toronto based photographer, Michelle Hazell. This was definitely my favorite Art Directing gig to date. Enjoy the video responsibly and stay tuned...

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11.12.2013

Dean Hayze "Bayou" (Official)



Here's the debut video from A Strange Beautiful member, singer, songwriter, Dean Hayze. It is a pleasure working with this talented artist. Look for big things from him very soon...

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A Strange Beautiful. (The Movement)

A Strange Beautiful. What began as a concept for my debut book of poetry in 2003, became my solo visual art show in 2013. Now, it has grown into a movement for my fellow creatives and musicians. 
I invite you on this journey behind the mask:



9.11.2013

Live Painting at the Toronto International Film Festival...






I was asked to paint a portrait of Canadian screen legend, Mary Pickford, at a recent TIFF party to celebrate the making of her biopic, "The First". 

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9.04.2013



a strange beautiful. 
On display at Hotel Ocho 195 Spadina Ave. Toronto until October 30.

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8.30.2013

"a strange beautiful." Opening Night





 
Much love to everyone that came out last night to the opening. The show runs through to October 30.
If you're in Toronto please feel free to visit the work at Hotel Ocho, 195 Spadina Ave. (N of Queen).
 
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5.17.2013

Live Painting at Lush Luxury Spring Editorial Launch






  

My completed piece. 

Thank you to all of the folks that said 'hello' and shared some inspiration with me.  I really enjoyed this return to the live painting format.  Peace to iDEEa and the folks at Lush Luxury Magazine for having me out.

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5.07.2013

Dean Hayze "Bayou" Video Shoot

Good friend and A Strange Beautiful artist affiliate, Dean Hayze, was filming the video for his debut single, "Bayou" in Toronto.  The Patrick Hepburn directed piece is already looking incredible. I will be featured on the bass in this clip but much respect goes out to my band mates. Great vibes on set and always a pleasure working with Dean, expect big things from this young man...
 
 Artist & Songwriter, Dean Hayze

 

 
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Out of the Box: The Rise Of The Sneaker Culture at The Bata Shoe Museum (Opening Gala)


w/ Dion Walcott (iDEEa) of Toronto Loves Kicks





 
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3.29.2013

Vernissage Montreal

I had my first vernissage in Montreal on Thursday. It was a great evening hosted by Apollo Events at the beautiful Theatre St-James. Much love to the organizers, the people that came out and most importantly my team for all of their hard work coordinating.















 
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3.21.2013

Vernissage

I will be part of Apollo Events' Vernissage on March 28th in Montreal, Quebec. Mtl is my favourite city in Canada so I'm pleased to finally show my work there. I will also be debuting my 'Lineage' collection at this event which is another first for me. If you are in the Montreal area I would love to see you there.

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3.17.2013

TLK Sneaker Design Project pt.II

I was in attendance at The Bata Shoe Museum in Toronto last Saturday night for Toronto Loves Kicks' 2nd Sneaker Design Project. It was a great time with beautiful people and art. Much love to my brethren, Michael McDonald & Navin Monteiro who competed in the project. Big shout out to Dee & Lee of TLK for another great event.







DJ Channel Nine








 

 
 
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