Street Art and Street Artist
Landen L.
Watercolor, acrylic paint
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My piece depicts one of my art educators, Nyame, an inspiration to my creativity. Surrounding him are the colors and art that cover Oakland, the city I live in. The combination of vibrant colors, graphic visuals, and splashes of saturated colors bring life to the dark chaotic streets, and I wanted to convey that in my piece. Each word has a specific meaning, some deeper than others. For example, in white is written "Afronaut", Nyame's Instagram handle. Making this piece was very challenging, as I was constantly choosing how to lay down the watercolors to create a graphic yet realistic look. The contrasting subjects bring together two very different styles, which I think brings life and depth to the piece. In total, the process took approximately 8-10 hours, from sketch to finalized product. Many see street art as an annoyance, or a dirty form of vandalism, but I see it as the embellishments that make a city unique, that bring the city to life.
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Creativity is the ability to express in unique ways. It is the ability to create and inspire using the resources of one's character, such as their knowledge and experience. Creativity is what makes our expressions unique to each individual.
