Historic Westside Legacy Park Portrait Project
The newly constructed and opened Historic Westside Legacy Park is a landmark location that is dedicated to the highly influential African Americans that paved their legacy in Las Vegas. There were 36 individuals chosen to be part of the honoree lineup. This park is located in the Historic West Side of the city. I was commissioned by the City of Las Vegas to paint 36 portraits of these honorees in my signature style. These portraits were later reproduced onto permanent metal plaques that featured each honoree at the park.
There was also an art exhibit at the West Las Vegas Arts Center that showcased the 36 original paintings of the honorees that I painted. It was a huge honor to be selected for this project and to create the paintings.
It was such an honor to create this Las Vegas Raiders painting titled “The Art of Practice”. It now hangs in Allegiant Stadium where the Las Vegas Raiders play. I created an original painting that tells the story of what it takes to become a true champion from my eyes. It takes, practice, dedication and even sacrifice.
Sending a very special thanks to Michael Godard and Maddi Godard for facilitating this opportunity to showcase my art, as well as all of the other artists, on this project!!
Back in the mid 1980’s, my brother and I watched the Raiders practice at a local El Segundo middle school football field. They practiced there b4 they had their own stadium.
My painting features their new practice facility which happens to be just a few miles from my home. Life is so 360! It’s great seeing the fruits of all the labor.
A recent commissioned piece for Smith's Marketplace / Kroger located in the Skye Canyon area of Las Vegas. 14'x5' acrylic on wood.
This is a book cover that I recently completed for Rebellion Publishing. It is for the "Not So Stories" book.
