In collaboration with Adrian ‘Sawtay’ Hayles, we have developed the Ball Point Series. Originally designed on raw wood longboards with ball point pen, Adrian used the architecture of Toronto’s landmark buildings as letters in the word “Toronto”. This became part of a limited edition run of 100 “Toronto” Thymeless decks by Longboard Living. The Series moved to another city very close to both of us, New York. The New York / Toronto Longboard communities are very culturally rich and dependent on the amazing environments and people that surround us. The “New York” signature design will be available in a limited edition run of 50 1″ drop, symmetrical free ride / downhill / commute deck on February 24th during Longboard Living x Adrian Hayles: NYC EDITION @ Uncle Funky’s

Available at:

Proper Reserve
498 Queen Street West, Toronto
between Spadina and Bathurst at Portland on the north side.
647.341.8000
www.properreserve.com 

Longboard Living
202 Augusta, Toronto, ON.
416.901.7787
www.longboardliving.ca

Uncle Funky
128 Charles Street, New York, NY 10014
1 646.895.9943
www.unclefunkysboards.com

Glossy Collective
289 College Street, Toronto, ON.
416.574.8464
www.glossycollective.com

Looking for an alternative to the typical bar-based bachelorette? Why not grab your favourite girls and learn to sketch? your subject? a gorgeous nude man!

Adrian says it’s all the rage for the urban bride: Nude Life Drawing Bachelorette parties. For $730, six to nine of the best girlfriends you’ve got will have access to “one hot model”, three hours of sketching instruction, and four bottles of wine! Catering is provided by Vert Catering and musical entertainment is provided by Cr8apes 

For more information or to register your party, please get in touch with Adrian by calling {647} 502-2787 or by emailing at info@adrianhayles.com

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DJ BIG JACKS _ BLACK MAGIC

The long awaited Black Magic mix is finally here! This is the first time DJ Big Jacks has dropped a release of this kind featuring 70 + minutes of modern soul magic from the late 70′s and early 80′s. While certain tracks have been sampled by the likes of Jay-Z, Dilla, and Madlib among others, the focus here is not who has sampled what. Black Magic spotlights the original music itself, as a collection of personal favourites from the era mixed by Big Jacks and created for the lover in you. So without further delay we present to you, Black Magic…

Adrian Hayles had the pleasure of designing this ‘Christmas with The Salads & Friends’ album cover for our friends the Salads a few weeks back. Check it out.

Stud Horses:

Are a patent pending product designed and developed by Adrian Hayles principal and owner of Behind the Front Visual Arts Studio. Stud Horses are an all in one studio work bench. The design was based on the commonly used art studio Horses that have been in circulation for hundreds of years. The problem that the previous Art Horses posed is they take up a great deal of studio real-estate when not in use. What makes the Stud Horses so unique and practical is they have the ability to fold and stored into a 60″ long, by 13″ wide, by 5″ high area.

Stud Horses have three positions from which you can work. The first and most common is the seated position. For added comfort while studying and drawing for long periods, Stud Horses have been outfitted with a cushioned seat. Second is the standing position where the Stud Horse acts as a drafting table. Third is the easel position. In this position the Stud Horse can hold your canvas for on location or in studio paintings.

My client was very keen on creating a graffiti piece for her unborn son. She wanted it to occupy an entire 12′x15′ wall in her apartment. What is unique about this piece is that it comes apart into three sections for multiple display options and easy mobility. The concept behind this piece was for it to have a place in her son’s life as he grows and evolves. With those directions, I came up with this tryptic piece made up of six canvases that I designed and stretched to fill the 7′x4′ area of the available wall space.

Scion x Manifesto presents All Good on the Hood, Jack Layton tribute

I had the pleasure of painting this Scion car hood as part of Manifesto’s: All Good On the Hood. I chose to base my painting on our fallen solder, Mr. Jack Layton as a tribute to his courage and determination.

http://themanifesto.ca/allgood/

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DJ Royale – The Total Package: Lex Luger

The Total Package: Lex Luger mixed by DJ Royale (Grand Groove DJs), is a mix paying tribute to one of the young & hottest producers in recent years, Lex Luger. Lex is responsible for street anthems such as Hustle Hard- Ace Hood, Hard In Da Paint- Waka Flocks and the ’09 summer smash B.M.F – Rick Ross, to name a few. Sit back, relax and light one up as Royale showcases some of the finest production in “ignorant” hip hop, Ha!

Tracklisting

Starcade ’87 Intro
MC Hammer – Rick Ross
9 Piece – Rick Ross Featuring T.I
Taylor Gang – Wiz Khalifa
Hockey Bag – Jim Jones
Lights Out – Fabolous
Buku Money – DJ Suss One Feat. French Montana & Slim Thug
Big Bank – Rick Ross, Pill ,Meek Mill & French Montana
Bussin’ At Em’ – Waka Flocka
Rollin’ – Gunplay Feat. Waka Flocka
Hard In Da Paint – Waka Flocka
Hustle Hard – Ace Hood
Hustle Hard (Remix) – Ace Hood
Go n’ Get It – Ace Hood
Make It Happen – Juicy J Feat. Casey Veggies
Digital – Soulja Boy
I’m Boomin’ – Souljia Boy
Gang Bang – Wiz Khalifa Featuring Big Sean
Platinum – Snoop Dogg Featuring R.Kelly
How We Do It – Slim Thug Feat. Rick Ross
B.M.F – Rick Ross
H.A.M – Kanye West & Jay-Z
Grove St. Party – Waka Flocka
Tony Montana – Future Feat. Drake
That Way – Wale Featuring Rick Ross & Jeremih
Starcade ’87 Outro

Starts March 28th

Behind the Front Visual Arts Studio
Life Drawing Course and Drop-in Program
@ influx Creative Space
141 Spadina at Richmond
For more information please contact us at 647•502•2787
or email us at info@adrianhayles.com
www.adrianhaylesproductions.com

Starts Wednesday March 28th, 6:30pm — 9:30pm
Eight classes
Eight weeks
$280

Private tutoring available

To Our Prospective Student
Whether you are a designer, animator, illustrator, artist, hobbyist, student or someone who believes in art as a form of therapy, Behind the Front Visual Arts Studio has something to offer you. Creating art is an opportunity to express one’s self imaginatively, authentically, and spontaneously; it is an experience that over time, can lead to personal fulfillment, emotional reparation and recovery. Whatever your reason, Behind the Front will help you grow artistically with our team of qualified artists.

Our Objective
Our goal is to provide students with traditional skills for drawing, designing and animating. We focus on the understanding of figurative techniques (realistic drawing) by learning to see the things in our foreground, mid-ground and background. We believe that learning to draw is learning to see. Once students acquire these fundamental skills the focus turns to developing personal expression.

The Program
Our program is from 6:30pm to 9:30pm and starts Wednesday March 28th. It focuses on how to approach the human figure, how to simplify the difficult, what is important, line & analysis and using geometry.

Materials and Supplies
All basic drawing supplies are provided by the studio. We work strictly with qualified models at no extra cost to our students. Student’s work can be stored on the premise for the duration of their studies. To ensure the comfort of our students, our studio is also equipped with stud horses designed by Instructor Adrian Hayles.

Monday Drop in Sessions
The sessions will go from 6:30pm to 9:30pm every Monday. Each session will cost $10. We also offer cards of 10 sessions for $80. Participants are required to bring their own materials.

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Paul E. Lopes – Earth Wind and More Fiyah!!! Part 3

Tracklist:

Paul Blackman – Earth Wind and Fire
Bitty McLean ft Johnny Osbourne – Jahovia
Johnny Osbourne – He Can Surely Turn The Tide
Aswad – Warrior Charge
The Abyssinians – Declaration Of Rights
Bob Andy – My Time
Mighty Diamonds – Have Mercy
Bob Marley & The Wailers – Trench Town
White Mice – True Love
Sugar Minott – Rough Old Life
John Holt – I’ve Got To Go Back Home
Willie Williams – Jah Righteous Plan
Courtney Melody – Rude Boy Business
Garnet Silk – Hello Africa
Jacob Miller – I’m Just A Dread
Half Pint – Mr. Landlord
Bob Marley & The Wailing Wailers – Hypocrites
Delroy Wilson – Better Must Come
Freddie McGregor – I Shall Be Released
Junior Roots – Natty Dread Time
Donovan Carless – Be Thankful For What You Got
Inner Circle – Jah Music

Click here to check out Part 1 & 2 of Earth, Wind & More Fiyah!!! and more of Paul E. Lopes’ mixes.

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Marc Hype & Dejoe – Versions

Cover versions of classic Soul & Funk, carefully selected and conducted by Marc Hype & Dejoe.
The two well known diggers from Berlin took a deep look in their boxes and came up with this stunning feel good mixwork. From reggae riddims to blockbuster funkbreaks to latin grooves & disco extravaganza, there’s something for everybody in this !

Check out his other mixes and remixes here.

Tracklisting:

Think – The Lions
Superstition – Blooblo
Get Up – Kaleta & Zozo Afrobeat
Soul Power – Kokolo
Soul Crap – Fatloop
Hot Pants Road – The Boogaloo Combo
I Believe In Miracles – Sunlightsquare Latin Combo
Good Times – Charanga ’79
Funky Nassau – Ray Munnings
Give It Up – The Impossibles
Here come the girls – Lefties Soul Connection feat. Flomega
Sing a simple song – Kerrie Biddell
Hit the road jack – Helen Ready
Hard to handle – Patti Drew
Look-A-Peye-Pye – The Bacao Rythm & Steel Band
It’s just begun – Soopasoul
Soul Man – Barry Goldberg
Respect – Leon Austin
Tesouro De Sao Miguel – Raul De Souza
Light My Fire – Johnny Rivera & The Tequila Brass
Planet Rock – Breakout

A year in the making this stands as the largest piece I have created. Located in the heart of the Market at Four Life Natural Foods, this piece is a reflection of Kensington’s vibrant community. It is designed to instill a sense of self worth and is a celebration of life.

Four Life Natural Foods
257 Augusta Ave. at the corner of Nassau

http://swaymag.ca/2011/06/adrian-hayles-art-at-street-level/

Documentary video coming soon.

I had the pleasure of painting this mural for Elle M’a Dit restaurant at 35 Baldwin st. last month. It was great experience and presented new challenges that were over come. Special thank you to torontograffiti.com for putting the project together.

Elle M’a Dit restaurant brings chef’s hometown Alsace – region famous for gastronomy in France to Toronto. Elle M’a Dit inspired by modern alsatian cuisine plus all things in season. We serve in relaxed setting – communal table, comfortable banquettes. Elle M’a Dit is available for your special events, group lunch and dinner.

http://ellemadit.com/

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Forty Fivan – Summer Soulstice Vol 2

“Follow up to the ever popular Summer Soulstice mix I did back in 2005. Blended mix across many soulful genres and times all with a summery vibe perfect for relaxin’ by the pool.”

For more Funk, Soul & Brazilian mixes, check out http://www.fortyfivan.com/.

“MAGNIFICENT 7s”
Friday, May 27th, 2011
Jang Bang (403 College St.)
with DJs: General Eclectic • Son Of S.O.U.L. • Jun

…$FREE$
__________________________________________________________

This is the launch party for a brand new monthly called “MAGNIFICENT 7s” brought to you by the dangerous DJ trio of DJ Jun, Son Of S.O.U.L. & General Eclectic!

What is MAGNIFICENT 7s?
A party where the music will be fueled entirely by 45rpm 7″ vinyl.

The idea is simple; take three 45 loving DJs and ask them to push the limits of their collections by restricting them to this lone format.

It seems limiting on paper but given the sheer amount of amazing music available on 7″s and our sizable record collections, the resulting soundtrack will be ‘eclectic’ to say the least.
Expect a wide range of international and forward thinking selections from vintage to brand new — everything from SOUL, BOOGIE, ROCK, ELECTRO, HIP HOP to FUNK, REGGAE, LATIN, AFROBEAT, R&B AND more…

This first jam will be FREE to give you a taste of the flavour.
We will be continuing this jam every LAST Friday of each month.

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DJ Short Cut – 416 Classicks

Been DJ’in for a miinute (probably along side 1 of your favourites). Put this mix together to show the talent we have in the TDOT (past, present and future). You can also check me out every Sun from 3-4pm on REAL HIP HOP RADIO http://www.ustream.tv/channel/real-hip-hop-radio .Hope you enjoy.

Tracklist:

1. intro
2. DJ Flo dubplate
3. Maestro feat Showbiz- Fine Tune Da Mic
4. Frankenstein- Pain (original/remix)
5. Saukrates- Still Caught Up
6. Down 2 Erf- Learn To Earn
7. Dan E O- Dear Hip Hop
8. Ghetto Concept- E-Z On The Motion
9. Nas.T.Howie- Too Much (remix)
10. Thrust- Do You Understand
11. Elemental- Drama
12. Motion- Use What You Got (remix)
13. Double Soul feat Mr Complex- The Industry
14. Non-Equation- High Poetix
15. Mathematik feat Bahamadia- Following Goals (original/remix)
16. Point Blank- Startin Shit
17. D-Sisive- Popped
18. Phorensiks- Battle Theory
19. Eternia- Work It Out
20. Theo 3- Snakes
21. Arcee- Theme
22. Kardinal Offishall- Ol Time Killin (original/remix)
23. DJ Serious feat Masta Ace- The Ways
24. Big Philly dubpalte
25. Adam Bomb dubplate
26. Mayhem Morearty- Rock And Roll
27. 9th Uno- Sleep
28. outro

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DJ Shai – More Love Vol.1

Dj Shai does more than he says.  He has helped create such staple Toronto parties such as HipHopLove and IreMember which is both in their 5th year of party rocking.  His new creation More Love is a fusion of both worlds.  Foundation reggae chunes fused with some heavy Hiphop and RnB remixs.

Tracklist:

1. I’m Just A Guy – Alton Ellis
2. I’m Just a Girl – Kofi
3. Girls Girls Girls (shai reggae remix) – Jay-Z
4. Coming Home Tonight – Dennis Brown
5. I Found Love – Al Campbell
6. Miss You Till I Kiss You – Jimmy London
7. Under The Moonlight – Nitty Gritty
8. Lay It Down (shai reggae remix) – Lloyd
9. Stone Love – Andreena Mills feat Masia One
10. Man Down – Rihanna
11. Somebody Come Get Me – Syren Hall
12. These Streets – Tanya Stephens
13. Lucky Man – Courtney John
14. My Princess (shai hiphop remix) – Jah Mason
15. Every Girl – Young Money
16. Turn the Lights Off (shai reggae remix) – Tweet
17. Turn Your Lights Down Low – Bob Marley feat Lauren Hill
18. I Suppose – Ablque
19. Men Cry Too -
20. You Know How To Make Me Rudy Thomas feat Susan Cadogan
21. You’ll Never Find – John Holt
22. Darling I Need Your Loving – John Holt
23. What A Feeling – Winston Ready
24. Memories Of You – Leroy Mafia
25. End Of Time – Christopher Ellis feat Stephen Marley and Jah Cure

Narwhal Art Projects, Invisible-Friends.com and friends are excited to host Toronto Hearts Japan, a fundraiser for our far-away loves.

Our hearts have been broken by news of devastated towns and people separated from their homes and families, and we want to help. This event lets all of us who feel a special connection to Japan lend a hand in our own way. All proceeds will be donated to The Red Cross and to helping rebuild the Birdo Flugas Artist Centre and Community in Shiogama.

Toronto Hearts Japan is an exhibition, silent auction, and two (count them!) parties at the beloved Gladstone Hotel (with DJ Paul E. Lopes and DJ Jun). Featuring works from local to international artists (and other surprises too), everybody can find a way to offer our hearts to Japan and help them soldier on.

» RSVP to the Facebook Event page

Silent Art Exhibition from:
Thurs March 31 – Tues April 5, 2011
Gladstone Hotel, 2nd Floor
12-5pm daily

OPENING RECEPTION
GLADSTONE HOTEL, Second Floor
Friday April 1st
7-10pm

$20 suggested admission (includes raffle ticket)
*Special one night only auction and raffle with art gifts and surprises*

With DJ Paul E. Lopes (Bump N’ Hustle)
& DJ Jun (Cr8apes.com, Invisible-Friends.com)

CLOSING RECEPTION
Tuesday April 5th 6-8pm
Winners of our silent art auction will be announced!

www.torontoheartsjapan.com

This is a link to the Adrian Hayles Productions official website.
adrianhaylesproductions.com

Media (medium): Oil on canvas Size: 24"x36" Year: 2011

This painting is the first of a series titled Graffitecture. The body of works will examine modern architecture as it relates to urban graffiti.

Media (medium): Oil on convas Size: 24"x36" Year: 2011

Commissioned by Lazar Entrainment, this oil painting is the face of the Honoured Citizen online video game.

http://honouredcitizen.com/

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DJ Cad – More Soul Than Shoes

DJ Cad, aka Chris ‘Allwaysdiggin’, hailing from London UK has graciously put together this funk and soul mix exclusively for Cr8apes.com.  Chocked full of original dusty 45s, this mix will be sure to keep your head nodding and leave you wanting more even after the last tune fades away.  Lucky for you he’s got plenty of other mixes available at his Mixcloud page.

Enjoy the mix.
Jun

Tracklist:

1 Intro – Man About Town
2 Johnny Scotton – Im Not Tired Yet (Twain)
3 B J The DJ Jones & The Music Sauce Band – Soul Is Born(It Ain’t Made) (Flat Wax)
4 Arlean Brown – Impeach Me Baby (LaNoRmAyA)
5 Betty Harris – There’s A Break In The Road (SSS International)
6 Carol Jones – Don’t Destroy Me (Mutt)
7 Barbara Acklin – I Can’t Do My Thing (Brunswick)
8 Mind Readers – Bitter Tears (Village Sounds)
9 G.Kerr Orch – Back Lash (All Platinum)
10 Willie & The Mighty Magnificents – Funky(8)Corners pt2 (All Platinum)
11 Electrostats – 21st Century Kenya (Three Oak)
12 Black Haze Express – Won’t Nobody Listen (Clintone)
13 Jesse Johnson – Kickin’ The Habit (Turf)
14 Lavell Hardy – Don’t Lose Your Groove (Rojac)
15 The Aire-Dales – Drumsville (Roulette)
16 Foriegn Drivers – Skit
17 Cal Green – Trippin (Mutt & Jeff)
18 The Majestic Arrows – The Magic Of Your Love (Bandit)

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DJ Mensa – Seasons Change

Our man Mensa has blessed us with his Seasons Change mix. I met Mensa way back in 2000 at party we happen to both be spinning at and was honoured to break in the new century at his side. We later work side by side as members of Waxpants.com (RIP) bring the DMC’s to Toronto for four year. This mix is personal favourite of mine and I’m sure you will all enjoy it.
Sawtay.

DJ Mensa
2009 & 2010 RedBull Thre3Style Toronto Champion
Mixtapes/Parties/Turntablism
Prizefighter Entertainment
E: djmensa@gmail.com W: www.djmensa.com

Tracklist:

Kanye West ft. Mos Def & Swizz Beatz – Lord Lord Lord
Pete Rock – A Word of Two
Choclair – Just A Second (DJ Mensa Remix)
High Def – Gone
Joell Ortiz – Sing Like Bilal
Adam Bomb – Wouldn’t Understand
1982 ft. Bun B – You Should Go Home
Assorted Flavors – Make Up Your Mind (DJ Mensa Remix)
Freddie Joachim – What Comes of Dreams
Red Cafe ft. Talib Kweli – I Luv
Trackademicks ft. Phonte – Fool On A Hill
Al B. Sure – Nite & Day (Onra Edit)
MF Doom – daBoom (BasicBlink Remix)
N*E*R*D – Inside of Clouds
Lauryn Hill – Repercussions
Adriana Evans – Waiting
D’Angelo – Left & Right (Sam Champ Remix)
Tamia – Imagination (DJ Mensa Remix)
Cheri Dennis – Over
Little Brother – Before The Night Is Over
Jim Jones – Blow Your Smoke
Snoop Dogg ft. The Dream – Luv Drunk
Consequence – Got Me Trippin’ (The Amerie Joint)
Ne-Yo – One In The Million
DJ Center ft. Middle Child – In A Song
Aloe Blacc – You Make Me Smile
Bishop Lamont – Friends
Kanye West, Jay-Z, Pete Rock – The Joy
Tyga ft. Pharrell – First Time
Marsha Ambrosius – I Hope She Cheats On You
Jessica Kaya ft. Rich Kidd – Heavy
The Foreign Exchange – Maybe She’ll Dream of Me
Quadron – Baby Be Mine

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Yahohyah – A Dub Supreme

Yahohyah writes:

“I first heard about dubstep coming out of the UK a few years ago, and noticed lately that it was gaining intensity world wide.  I recorded this session in August of 2010 as a way to show my friends the variety, and the dynamics of the genre.  A few of them insisted it be made available to the public.  Their reactions showed me that the music was only going to grow along with its audience; and it eventually led to a limited run of cd copies.  Now that those are all long gone, I am very happy to see the music keep moving thanks to CR8APES!

Enjoy!”

For more hit up soundcloud.com/yahohyah

Tracklist:

1   Aloe Blacc: I Need A Dollar (Killabits Remix)
2   Killabits: Stray Bullet
3   AC Slater: Jack Got Jacked (Jack beats Remix)
4   Specialist & Tru Skool: Dharu Pee
5   Simian Mobile Disco: Cruel Intentions (Joker Remix)
6   SimonOff: Return to Luca
7   DJ Sneak: Southern Boy (12th Planet Remix)
8   Gucci Mane: Stoopid (Gimpmode Remix)
9   LeBelgeElectrod: Life is a Wobble Bass
10 TV OFF: Boogieman (Sharkslayer Remix)
11 Blondie: Call Me (Messiah Remix)
12 Rusko: Woo Boost
13 Bob Marley: Is This Love? (Logik Remix)
14 Kid Sister: Step
15 SchlacthofBronx: Ayoba (yahohyah Remix)
16 Miike Snow: Silvia (Emalkay Remix)
17 Skream: Where You Should Be
18 DJ Fresh: Gold Dust (Flux Pavillion Remix)

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Mogpaws – The CR8 APEscape

Mogpaws writes:

“This here is a mix specially crafted for the fine humans at CR8APES & Invisible-Friends.com. May it enter your brains and grant the high level of satisfaction one is accustomed to from the site.

I shan’t pinpoint any specific genres for this mix, but the selections are mostly very new and glued together by an emphasis on drums, percussion and enough horns to knock over a family of elephants. You can also find a fair chunk of piano and flute tucked in there. 35% female vocals, 35% male vocals and 30% instrumental.

Two of the tracks I ripped from vinyl before coming to Brazil and made the heinous error of not labeling them. They are from a record Jason Palma picked out for me about 7 years ago at Play De Record, so please help me fill in that gap.

If this is up your audio alley, wander over to http://www.mixcloud.com/mogpaws
Or http://www.simmer_down.podomatic.com/ to find more.”

Tracklist:

Ladi6 – Question (BBE)
Rocky Marsiano – Kheops Theme (Adam & Liza)
Luisa Maita – Fulaninha (Maga Bo rmx) (Cumbancha)
Quantic & His Combo Barbaro – Mas Pan (DJ Day rmx) (Tru Thoughts)
KMD – Mr.Hood Gets a Haircut
Gil Scott Heron – No Knock (Blend rmx) (Cast-A-Blast)
?????? (help!)
Coleman Brothers – Another Brother (rmx) (Wah Wah 45)
Space Invadas ft.Jade Macrae– Life (FBI rmx) (BBE)
Twista ft. Kanye West – Overnight Celebrity (Prince of Ballard rmx) (Armed Snobbery)
Bas Lexter vs JDilla – Crushin’ the 803 (Mogmash)
QSO – Follow Me (snippet) (Rebtuz)
Dj Catalist – Baltimore (PR Records)
???? Batucada (help!)
Dalindeo ft.Bajka – Willpower (Ricky Tick)
Bad Jazz Troupe – Jupiter (Jazz & Milk)
The Heavy – Short Change Hero (Counter)
The Stranglers – Golden Brown (You & Me rmx) (Rebtuz)
Flako – Kelau (Project Mooncircle)
El Michels Affair – This Song’s For You (Truth & Soul)

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Paul E. Lopes – Earth Wind and More Fiyah!!! Part 2

Paul E. Lopes writes:

“Music with a message never goes out of style… The proof is here with 40 years of timeless reggae.

We have lost 2 legends since the first installment in this series, Marcia Griffiths’ “Dreamland” is dedicated to the memories of Gregory ‘The Cool Ruler’ Isaacs and pioneering producer Sonia Pottinger; rest in peace.”

Tracklist:

Gregory Isaacs – Border
Marcia Griffiths – Dreamland
Prince Lincoln & The Royal Rasses – Humanity
Barrington Levy – Reggae Music
Jacob Miller – Each One Teach One
Barry Brown – Far East
Dennis Brown – Wolves And Leopards
Delroy Wilson & Dr. Alimantado – Mash It Up
George Nooks – Tribal War
Gregory Isaacs – Slave Master
General Echo – Track Shoes
John Holt – Up Park Camp
Cornell Campbell – No Man’s Land
Sugar Minott – Roof Over My Head
VC – By His Deeds
Chalice – Good To Be There
The Abyssinians – Satta Massagana
Tommy McCook – Mandela
Tenor Saw – Lots Of Dub, Lots Of Signs
Stephen Marley ft Damian Marley – Jah Army
Garnett Silk – Complaint
Gappy Ranks & Nerious Joseph – Soul Rebel
Lutan Fyah – What Is Life
Sizzla – How Long

Click here to check out Part 1 of Earth, Wind & More Fiyah!!! and more of Paul E. Lopes’ mixes.

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Splattermonkey – Doin’ It!

Cr8apes is proud to present “Doin’ it” an exclusive mix of funk and soul from Toronto’s DJ Splattermonkey. Whatever “it” is you’d better do it before it’s too late!

Tracklisting:

Lenis Guess – How You Gonna Do it?
Eddie Bo – We’re Doin’ it Part 2
Lonzine Wright – I’ve Been Searchin’
The Black Nasty – Party on 4th Street
Raw Soul – How You Gonna Do it?
Keisha Brown – Dance Man
Lee Fields – I’m The Man
Marilyn Barbarin & The Soul Finders – Reborn
Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings – Pick it Up, Lay it In The Cut
Bobby Williams – Let’s Jam
The Meters – Ride Your Pony
The Personations and Organization – Future II
Don Pierce – This Funky Thing
Jackie Harris & The Exciters – Do it To it
The Equatics – What They Doin?
Raw Soul – Leave My Beat Alone
Ray Barretto – Together
Sir Guy – I Need You Baby
Bobby Williams – Let’s Work Awhile
Lil’ Willie & The Rockin’ Imperials – A Man Don’t Last Too Long
Haryou Percussion Group – Feed Me Good
Curtis Lee & The KPG’s – Get in my Bag
Orchestra Harlow – Horsin’ Up
Do Jo Cuts featuring Roxie Ray – Uptight

Be sure to check out Splattermonkey on Bruckbeat radio every Monday from 10 to 11 p.m. on CKLN 88.1 fm and come and party with him at “Pass The Butter” Wednesdays at Andy Poolhall, 489 College Street.
http://splattermonkey.podomatic.com/

Thanks for listening!

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Grand Am – When The Lights are Low

We’d like to thank our friend Grand Am of Invisible City Sound Systems, VOWLS, and Polyphasic Recordings for submitting this soulful world mix of eclectic music for us to enjoy.

Tracklisting:

Joy Landis – When the Lights are Low
Hafusa Abbasi & The Yahoos Band – Karibu Ramadhani
I Roy – Black Talk
Esther – Una Matica de Ruda
Lord Nelson – Shango
Lula Cortes e Ze Ramalho - Regato Da Montanha
Sweet & Rich – Hacka Tacka Music (Version)
The Battered Ornaments – The Crosswords and Safety Pins
U Roy & Hopetown Lewis – Tom Drunk
Trevor Dandy – Is There Any Love
Joe Hicks – Life & Death in G & A (part1)
The Congos – Fisherman (Carl Craig edit)
Wobble/Liebzeit/Czukay – How Much Are They?
Deux – Felicita
Oppenheimer Analysis – Radiance
Lanky Roy – Set Me Free
Timmy Thomas – Let Me Be Your Eyes
Michael Bundt – The Brain of Oscar Panizza (edit)
John Ozila – Funky Boogie
Burning Spear – Swell Headed
Bruce Haack – National Anthem to the Moon
Philip Cohran & the Artisitic Heritage Ensemble – Frankiphone Blues

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DJ Hullewud – The Break North Mixtape

Hullewud writes:

“Here it is…finally!!! What do I mean by that, well I will have to take you back a few years to tell you how this one came about. Growing up in London I was always part of the hip hop scene, there wasn’t much of one but there was a small one. A few years ago I found out that there was a bi-weekly open mic hip hop night called Dirty Thursdays. I stopped in one night and was blown away by the talent this city had, I really had no idea! It was nothing like I had seen in London, all these hip hop kids coming together for the love of the music…and the
reaction some of these MC’s were getting was mind blowing….why did it take so long to get a night like this? I felt that it was about time that people outside of London knew what was going on in the Forest City. I decided to reach out to whoever I could and attempt to put together a mixtape comprised of nothing by London MC’s. The plan didn’t end up working and it was put on the backburner and forgotten about. A month ago I got an email from Brent (Just Entertainment) asking me if I would be interested in doing a mixtape for an online hip hop magazine, the only catch was that I had to include an exclusive track from one of his artists (Alex Dimez). I have been involved with a couple of Alex Dimez shows and he had passed my name on to Brent. Now normally all the mixtapes I do are old school hip hop and I just didn’t feel right doing an old school mix and dropping Alex’s track somewhere in the mix. Maybe it was time to go back to my original plan and make some minor adjustments. I reached out to as many London and area MC’s as I could, and MC’s that I have been fortunate to do shows with or have met over the past few years. The response I got was much better this time around and the tracks started flying in to my inbox. Although this mixtape isn’t the all London hip hop mix I had originally planned, I still think that it is close to what I had envisioned. There is still a big London presence on this mixtape from artists that still live in London to artists that are originally from London to artists that are from just outside of London, there are some artists on here that have no London connection whatsoever but somehow we have crossed paths and wanted to be involved. You might look at the track listing and say that you have never heard of 75% of the artists, but in my opinion it’s about time that you do! Please sit back and enjoy what I have called “The Break North Mixtape”, hopefully you all enjoy it!”

Tracklisting:
1. Shad – Yaa I Get It (Oddisee Remix)
2. Alex Dimez (Feat. King Jus) – Green
3. More Or Les – Ain’t Goin’ Out
4. Mullet & Steps (Feat. Timbuktu & Chokeules) – How We Do
5. Maddub – Bills Work Sleep
6. Tre Leji – I’m Gon’ Roll
7. Modulok – Timewalker
8. Moore & Exit Only – Cry Wolf
9. The Extremities (Feat. KitKnows & Smashbrovaz) – Right Now
10. Ghettosocks – Guillotine
11. Recordface (Feat. Chokeules) – Double Knot
12. Wise Boyz Noize – Walk It Off (Fresh Kils Remix)
13. Timbuktu – The New Science
14. Lionize Prime – Maple Leaf Rap Kid
15. Waffle – Soundcheck
16. The Extremities (Feat. Lushlife, Ghettosocks & Ambition) – Dial Tones
17. OK Cobra (Feat. More Or Les, Wordburglar, Chokeules & Jesse Dangerously) – I Quit (Backburner Remix)
18. Ant Grant – Mirror Mirror

The Reel Asian Film Festival has invited me back to spin for their Opening Night Gala Party.  Great festival, great party.  Hope to see you there.

SPECIAL EVENT | TUE NOV 9 | DOORS OPEN 9:00 PM | CENTURY ROOM
Admission: $10 or FREE with Opening Night Screening stub
Performers: Featuring DJ Jun (invisible-friends.com)

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DJ Jun – Boom Shots!

Here’s the next installment with an assortment of boom tunes.  Expect to hear some Funk, Soul, Hip hop, Reggae, Rock, Re edits, Remixes and new releases.  Enjoy.

Tracklisting:

Nairobi Sisters – Promised Land Dub (Flames)
Lenis Guess – How You Gonna Do It? (Plut)
3 Titans – The Life of a Scholar (Daptone)
Aretha Franklin – One Step (Featurecast Re-Edit) (Dubplate)
Blundetto – My One Girl feat Lateef The Truthspeaker (Heavenly Sweetness)
Rita Wright – Touch Me Take Me (Dusty Fingers)
Congress Alley – Congress Alley (AVCO)
J. Rawls presents The Liquid Crystal Project- Tribute to Dilla (Turntable Jazz)
Delegations – Oh Honey (State Records)
Gang Starr – Just To Get a RIP (The Gaff & Marvel RMX)
Blundetto – Voices w/ Hindi Zahra (Heavenly Sweetness)
Archie Whitewater – Cross Country (Cadet Concept)
Brethren – Outside Love (Tiffany)
The Universals – New Generation (Funk45)
Ernie & The Top Notes, Inc. – Things Are Better (Fordom)
Shaolin Temple Defenders – I Know What It Is (Soulbeats Records)

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Jason Palma – Thanksgiving Jazz mix

Jason Palma of Higher Ground Radio, Foot Prints, Freedom Time & Play De Record is one of the main reasons why I started Djing.  Through his radio shows, parties and store, the man has exposed me and much of Toronto to a wide variety of music ranging from; Funk, Soul, Afrobeat, Latin and Brasilian to Dub, Reggae, Brokenbeat, Electro, House and Hip Hop.  So it gives me great pleasure to be able to post a Jazz mix of his at Cr8apes.  Enjoy.  -Jun

Jason writes:

“For some reason I just felt like playing some jazz records. Here they are, comepletely spontaneous. A bit of a warmup to Freedom Time on November 12th! I guess I should do this more often.”

Tracklisting:

Rheta Hughes “Come On Home” (Columbia)
Roy Ayers “Ricardo’s Dilemma” (United Artists)
Howard Rumsey “Night In Tunisia” (Contemporary)
Dizzy Gillespie “Theme From The Cool World” (Philips)
Clarke Boland Sextet “Ensadinado” (Columbia)
Quintessence “Salsa De Santa Rosa” (Quintessence)
Monty Alexander “So What” (MPS)
Rachel Gould “Little Brother” (Trion)
Rob Agerbeek Quintet “The Chair Dance” (Polydor)
Staffan Abeleen Quintet “Mr Minor” (Odeon)
Marco Di Marco Trio “Par Avion” (Modern Jazz)
Noro Morales Quintet “Saona” (Tico)
Alvin Queen “64 Fillette” (Nilva)
Joe Lee Wilson and Bond St. “Blue Train” (Survival)
Esther Phillips “Just Say Goodbye” (Atlantic)

Our friends, Freeman Dre & the Kitchen Party are celebrating the release of their debut album “RED DOOR, SECOND FLOOR”.

Thursday, October 28th at the Dakota Tavern.
249 Ossington Ave (at Dundas)
Toronto, ON
Show starts at 10pm.
10$ to get in & includes a copy of the album

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DJ Catalist – Play It Again

DJ Catalist of Grand Analog has blessed us with one of his many mixes.

In his own words;

“This is on some Fazz Joul Sunk vibes, just some music that will make you feel right.  After listening once, you might want to play it again. Big up to Cr8apes!”

Tracklist:

Incredible Bongo Band – Pipeline (Pride)
Hot Fudge – The Little Good (Music DeWolfe)
Zbigniew Namyslowski – Mango-Boogie (Muza)
University Of Miami Jazz Band – Shining Star (Hansen)
Ed Kelly & Friend – Pippin (Theresa)
Seu Jorge – Everybody Loves The Sunshine (Now-Again)
Hypnotic Brass Ensemble – Moments (Choice Cuts)
Lonnie Smith – Move Your Hand (Blue Note)
Raw Soul – Stormy Weather (Plut)
Ellen McIlwaine – Higher Ground (Ko’Tai)
Linda Lewis – Sideway Shuffle (Reprise)
Courtial – Take The Time (Pipeline)
Michael Boothman – Greasy (Tabu)
DJ Catalist – Real Soul (BstrdBoots)
Mr. Beatnick – What’s Going On Reconstruction (Shhhhh)
Donny Burks – You Never Know What You Have (Until You Lose It) (Metromedia)

Check out his latest release on BstrdBoots and his soundcloud page.

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Paul E. Lopes – Earth Wind and More Fiyah!!!

Legendary Toronto DJ, Paul E. Lopes writes:

“My last reggae mix ‘Dettol Pt. 2′ was early dancehall, but now it’s time for strictly conscious music.

No vanity, sins or slackness… Fo’ward!!!

I dedicate this mix to the legendary Lincoln Barrington “Sugar” Minott and also Bobby “Melody” Powell, who also recently passed.”

Tracklist:

Sugar Minott – Jah Jah Children
Johnny Osbourne – Jah Promise
Stephanie Samuels – Africa We Want To Go
Junior Byles – Fade Away
Jennifer Lara – Consider Me
Marvin Gaye – What’s Going On (Al Finger’s Truth & Rights Rmx)
Jah Cure & Christopher Ellis – Why Can’t We
Sanchez – Unchained
Yami Bolo – Jah Made Them All
Wailing Souls – Things & Time
Cymande – For Baby Woh
Bobby Melody – Jah Bring I Joy In The Morning
Mighty Diamonds – Right Time
Gregory Isaacs – Mr. Cop
The Itals – In A Dis Ya Time
Cornell Campbell – Bandulu
Ranking Dread – Hard Time
Dadawah – Run Come Rally

You can catch Paul E. Lopes spinning at his monthly Bump N’ Hustle parties along side DJ Mike Tull.

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Paul E. Lopes – Dettol 80′s Pt 2

Paul E. Lopes writes:

“I waited ’til it was hot, really hot, to finish part 2 of the ‘fling b4 sleng teng’. Today was f’yah outside so here it is….”

Tracklist:

1. Anthony Johnson – Strictly Rub-A-Dub
2. Dennis Brown – Your Love Got A Hold On Me
3. Beres Hammond – Groovy Little Thing
4. John Holt – Sweetie Come Brush Me
5. Freddie McGregor – Stop Loving You
6. Freddie McGregor – Big Ship
7. Johnny Osbourne – Ice Cream Love
8. InI Kamoze – World-A-Music
9. InI Kamoze – Trouble You No Trouble Me
10. Junior Murvin – Cool Out Son
11. Willie Williams – Armagideon Time
12. Michigan & Smiley – Nice Up The Dance
13. Yellowman & Peter Metro – The Girl Is Mine
14. Half Pint – Winsome
15. Johnny Osbourne – Water Pumping
16. Linval Thompson – Look How Me Sexy
17. Don Carlos – I’m Not Getting Crazy
18. Yellowman – I’m Getting Married
19. Toyan – Spar With Me
20. Eek-A-Mouse – Een-A-Moy
21. Barrington Levy – My Woman
22. Little John – All Over Me
23. Little John – Say What You Say
24. Brigadier Jerry – Jamaica, Jamaica
25. Peter Metro & Zu-Zu – Calypso, Calypso
26. Early B – Girls Dem Sexy
27. Jah Thomas – Shoulder Move

Check out Part 1 here.

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Earlier this summer we had the pleasure of hosting Uncle Q as he visited us from his home base in DC. Being fans of his work as one half of Critically Acclaim we were amped at the opportunity to sharing Quartermain’s mix with our followers at CR8APES. So sit back and let Q fuel your soul with his Give Thanks/An Organic Blend of Soul and Spices mix.

http://filthyspeakeraddict.com/

Tracklist:

Intro
Don’t give up the good life – The Sylvers
It ain’t over till it’s over – Lenny Kravits
Thinking of you – Tony! Toni! Tone!
Without love – Peter Brown
Thankful n’ thoughtful – Sly & The Family Stone
Hey love – Steve Wonder
Until you come back to me (Thant’s what I’m gonna do) – Aretha Franklin
I want you – Marvin Gaye
Be thankful for what you’ve got – William DeVaughn
Love has found it’s way – Dennis Brown
1127 (Woolie’s Waltz) – Quartermaine
Kiss of life – Sade
Today – Tom Scott
Love is the message –  M.F.S.B.
Cut it up Q – Quartermaine
I want to thank you – Alicia Myers
I found lovin’ – Fatback
Baby be mine – Michael Jackson
Back together again – Roberta Flack and Donnie Hathaway
Glow of love – Luther Vandross

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DJ Jun – Tough Love 2

One of the things that I really enjoy about creating mixes and podcasts is that I get to go through the crates and pick out tunes I don’t usually get to play out much.  Some of my most favorite tracks are those slower soul love jams that just melt you away with every listen, but end up taking a back seat to something more uptempo for the party.  The next mix is a compilation of just that…15 bangin’ soul love songs from the vinyl vault, which make up the second installment in the ‘Tough Love‘ series.

A big Shout to Boule at Consortium Distributions and Brian C for being dude.  If you’re in the Montreal area, CD quality versions of ‘Tough Love 2′ are being given away with purchases at the Consortium Pop-Up Shop on St. Laurent until the month’s end.  Grab’em before they’re gone.

Enjoy the mix!

Tracklist:

Hodges, James, Smith & Crawford – Nobody (Mpingo)
Ruby Andrews – You Made a Believer (Out of Me) (Zodiac)
Alice Clark – You Don’t Care (Mainstream)
Smith – Baby It’s You (Dunhill / ABC)
The Lovelites – This Love Is Real (UNI)
The Olympians – How Can I Love (Now That You’re Gone) (Truth & Soul)
Kings Go Forth – High On Your Love (Mr. C’s)
Eddie Kendricks – Intimate Friends (Tamla)
The Voices of East Harlem – Giving Love (Just Sunshine Records)
The Persuaders – Thin Line Between Love and Hate (ATCO)
Kool Blues – Can We Try Love Again (Capsoul)
Marie “Queenie” Lyons – I Don’t Want Nobody To Have It But You (DeLuxe)
Halleluiah Chorus – I’ve Got to Find a Way (Nickel)
Wendy Rene – After Laughter (Stax)
Isley Brothers  – Don’t Say Goodnight (T Neck)

Come one come all – to another Share the Love event!

Enjoy some live music, cheap drinks and free food, all in support of a great cause.

Tickets – $10
DJ – Liem Bui
Special live performance by Mikey Costantini

Tons of prizes, raffles, and other fun ways to win.
More details to come.

All proceeds from the event will be donated to the WoodGreen Red Door Family Shelter.
http://www.reddoorshelter.ca/

Event location: A private music rehearsal space in Toronto’s Leslieville – Marigold Studio is located at 56 Marigold Avenue
*enter from the alleyway at 1195 Queen Street East – look for the orange door.
Free parking is available

Share The Love – sharing love since 2008 (still more love to give!)

Facebook event link here.

New Jimmi Hendrix canned mural in Kensignton.

This was an awesome experience and a lot was learned while producing the painting mainly, how to layer colours effectively. This stands as my fines canned mural to date.

A.

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Greetings good people,

Jun and I are thrilled to bring you the invisible friends’ website and are thankful that you have taken the time to visit us.  As usual you will find lots of great mixes on the apes site, my site, as well as interesting art courtesy of Behind the Front.

After a long wait, I’ve finally emerged with some new tunes for you to vibe to.  This mix was highly influenced by the Dubstep movement and are very Dilla inspired.  Filled with new age funk and outer worldly sounds and effect, this mix is sure to take you places.  So for those susceptible to head nodder twitch, you might wanna invest in a helmet.

Enjoy,
Sawtay

Tracklist

Knxwledge — Fade
Mono/Poly — Oil Fields (Devonwho Remix)
Mr.Dilbiase — Keep on Runnin’
Tokimonsta — Aching Nodes
Devonwho — Keepthefunkalive
Knxwledge — Remember Who You
Mr.Dibiase — Brazilian Lady
Mux Mool — Breakfast Enthusiast
Mux Mool — Stay Calm
Low Limit — Inspirational Jumpsuit
Mux Mol — Wolf Tone Symphony
Bonobo — Kiara
Mux Mool — 1st and 4th
Tokimonsta — Let Me Trick You – Digital Exclusive
Computer Jay — Maintain (Mike Slott Rewerk)
Illum Sphere — Meeting with Medusa

Icon Wheelchairs inc. Logo treatment

This Toronto based company needed a quick turnaround in time for their Dragons Den presentation and were very pleased with what was developed in mere days. Please contact Icon Wheelchairs with your comments at jeff@iconwheelchairs.com

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Liem writes:
“Hey friends.
It’s been a while but I had a chance to put another mix together.
Hope you enjoy!
Liem”

Tracklist:

Get thy bearings – Donovan
The man in me – Bob Dylan
The woman that got away – J.J. Cale
(I know) I’m losing you – Rod Stewart
You got me hummin – Cold Blood
He’s beating your time – Carla Thomas
Slip away – Clarence Carter
I saw her standing there – Little Richard
I got you babe – Etta James
Snatch a little piece – Otis Redding
Down on the corner – Bo Diddley
Moon shadow – Labelle
Love to hate – Freddie North
More and more – Little Milton
Why can’t there be love – Dee Edwards
Light my fire – Rhetta Hugues
Open letter to the president – Roy C
Southern man – Merry Clayton
The weight – Aretha Franklin
Give me your love – The Sisters Love
Want ads – The Honey Cone
Take inventory – The Isley Brothers
Home again! – Menahan Street Band
Down by the river – Buddy Miles

Saturday May 8th, 2010

The Official Invisible-Friends.com Launch Party

w/ special guests

BANG THE PARTY!
ANDYCAPP / ROD SKIMMINS / POOYAN

& 

INVISIBLE-FRIENDS
SAWTAY & JUN

Ladies & Gents,

We’re super pleased to announce the launch of our new site and we’re even more pleased to announce this huge party we’re having to celebrate it.  As you probably know, BANG THE PARTY! is one of the illest nights going in Toronto with Andy Capp, Rod Skimmins and Pooyan making sure the music selections are tight and everything is right.  Combine that with a huge roof top patio and a massive loft space Behind the Front provides, this is going to be one launch party you won’t want to miss.

As an added attraction Jeremy Glenn will be performing a live P.A. set for your listening pleasure. JEREMY GLENN has been steadily tearing up Toronto with his blend of Electro-Soul, playing for music trend setters like Stones Throws’ Dam-Funk and popping off stellar remixes for Toronto artists like Maylee Todd and Woodhands.

We hope to see you there.

@ Behind the Front Visual Art Studio
212a Adelaide St. West, Suite 301, Toronto, Canada
NO COVER!!!
BYOB!!!

Check out Andy Capp’s mix at CR8APES.com here.

Bellevue Spray Mural 2010

Bellevue Spray Mural 2010

Bellevue Spray Mural 2010

This mural at the  Bellevue (61 Bellevue Ave, Kensington, Toronto) was inspired by Christopher Walked SNL character Bruce Dickenson who can’t get enough cowbell in his diet.

Spray Painted Mural

2008 commissioned mural at Lens Factory (1040 Queen Street West)

Spray paint, Wall Mural 2008

Commissioned mural painted during the 2008 Nuite Blanch festival at Levack Block (88 Ossington Avenue, Toronto).

Logo treatment. Graduating class at Humber College 2000

Graduating class at Humber College 2000 selected best logo treatment out of over 60 submissions.

Media (medium): Graphite Size: 12"x12" Year: 2010

Client portait.

Media (medium): Graphite Size: 11"x17" Year: 2009

Portrait of Jules.