I created this work from start to finish at the First Annual Full Tilt Film Festival inside the GEM Theatre lobby from 1-9pm. It was awesome (and intimidating) to have people see the beginning process and go “good luck…” because it was just the beginning and it looked awful. I even had one person come up to me and say “Its okay if it doesn’t turn out good, the important thing is you tired!” wow! But let me cook fam! By the 8 hour mark I had multiple people coming up to inquire about buying it and couldn’t believe I did this ONLY WITH A PALETTE KNIFE and no brushes.
24×24” Winsor Newton Oil Paint. Please note that this painting is still currently wet and won’t be dry enough for delivery until October. However, if you want the painting you can lock it in today!
This is an impressionistic painting of the historic 18th and Vine district here in Kansas City. Specifically the sign. Below is a short excerpt from the 2026 Febuary edition of the Kansas City Art Mail Club where I send a 5×7 print, a 3×3 viynl sticker, and a letter from me talking about the locations I paint to over 900 people a month right now:
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“When I first arrived to Kansas City nearly a decade ago, I remember asking people where I should go? The most common recommendations were iconic places like The Nelson Atkins, The Plaza, The Crossroads, City Market, Westport, Power and Light, etc. But, do you know what’s one place no one ever recommended to me my first year here? 18th and Vine. My wife was actually the one who introduced me to this area. One night as a surprise, she brought me to The Blue Room for a night of jazz I wouldn’t soon forget. So where did 18th and Vine originate?
During the first half of the 20th century, black residents were unable to move to other parts of Kansas City and were restricted from moving south of 27th street. With limited option, due to segregation, they created a thriving town square brick by brick. Over the years 18th & Vine grew in to the town hub for the densely populated black neighborhoods.
According to the African American Heritage Trail, “Jazz was born in New Orleans, lived in Chicago, but grew up in Kansas City”. They go on to describe how 18th and Vine quickly became the heart of Kansas City’s Black businesses at the time and music scene. In fact, many of the buildings were designed and constructed by African Americans during this time.”
I created this work from start to finish at the First Annual Full Tilt Film Festival inside the GEM Theatre lobby from 1-9pm. It was awesome (and intimidating) to have people see the beginning process and go “good luck…” because it was just the beginning and it looked awful. I even had one person come up to me and say “Its okay if it doesn’t turn out good, the important thing is you tired!” wow! But let me cook fam! By the 8 hour mark I had multiple people coming up to inquire about buying it and couldn’t believe I did this ONLY WITH A PALETTE KNIFE and no brushes.
24×24” Winsor Newton Oil Paint. Please note that this painting is still currently wet and won’t be dry enough for delivery until October. However, if you want the painting you can lock it in today!
This is an impressionistic painting of the historic 18th and Vine district here in Kansas City. Specifically the sign. Below is a short excerpt from the 2026 Febuary edition of the Kansas City Art Mail Club where I send a 5×7 print, a 3×3 viynl sticker, and a letter from me talking about the locations I paint to over 900 people a month right now:
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“When I first arrived to Kansas City nearly a decade ago, I remember asking people where I should go? The most common recommendations were iconic places like The Nelson Atkins, The Plaza, The Crossroads, City Market, Westport, Power and Light, etc. But, do you know what’s one place no one ever recommended to me my first year here? 18th and Vine. My wife was actually the one who introduced me to this area. One night as a surprise, she brought me to The Blue Room for a night of jazz I wouldn’t soon forget. So where did 18th and Vine originate?
During the first half of the 20th century, black residents were unable to move to other parts of Kansas City and were restricted from moving south of 27th street. With limited option, due to segregation, they created a thriving town square brick by brick. Over the years 18th & Vine grew in to the town hub for the densely populated black neighborhoods.
According to the African American Heritage Trail, “Jazz was born in New Orleans, lived in Chicago, but grew up in Kansas City”. They go on to describe how 18th and Vine quickly became the heart of Kansas City’s Black businesses at the time and music scene. In fact, many of the buildings were designed and constructed by African Americans during this time.”
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