Marcus Kwame Anderson's Art

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My name is Marcus Kwame Anderson. I make paintings, drawings, comics, music, poems and whatever else moves me. Welcome to my site. Click on the Paint and Ink link to view a collection of my paintings and drawings. I update that section pretty frequently when I finish a new piece. Click on Contact if you need to reach me for information, prices, or commissions. Check out the Comics section for my latest stories and installments. For some musical soul food check out my group, Inkog and Mr. Gone. I have a blog too. Keep checking in for updates.

Peace and Blessings.

Updates! 08.25.2008 WORK OF ART: On Thursday, August 21 my wife gave birth to our greatest work of art, our daughter, Jenny-Adama Grace Anderson. She is such a beautiful little person and I am humbled that she chose me to be her father.
07.29.2008 MLOVEISM.COM: This week artists, Melissa Leslie and Daniel B. Quinones launched their website Mloveism.com, a site for Art driven clothing brands. Each line is uniquely crafted by the founding artists themselves and each have their own flavor and feel. In addition to clothing the site also features many talented artists (including me). Check them out! In other update news I added some art to both the Fine Art gallery and the Illustration gallery. I'm available to do CD covers, logos, T-shirt designs, book covers and more. Contact me if you need a design or commision. And last but not least, I've posted the first 3 pages of the Untitled Love 3 in the comics section. I'll be updating and adding new pages every week. So go back and read the first two chapters, then enjoy Part 3. And remember to check back for new pages. ~Blessings.
07.14.2008 The upcoming birth of my daughter has inspired quite a bit of artwork. Here is a painting of her Guardian Angel. It can be seen on the side of the church on the corner of Grand Street and Madison Ave. in Albany. The church is home to Grand Street Community Arts and the piece is on exhibit as part of the Boarded Up project.	Watch Over Our Children • 24x48 Acrylic & Spraypaint • 2008
06.22.2008 My show at Kismet Gallery comes down this week, but we're keeping it in the family... My lovely and talented wife will be the featured artist this month! The opening reception will be this Friday, June 27th from 5 to 9 pm and the show will be up through July Come check it out!
06.05.2008 New art is up in the gallery! I also posted a new blog. The Kismet opening last Friday went really well. Thanks to all who showed love and support. If you didn't make it out, don't forget that the show will be up until June 26th, 2008. Peace.
05.27.2008 Ladies and Gentlemen... Billie Holiday!	Lady Day • 8x10 Acrylic on Canvas • 2008
05.25.2008 NEW PAINTING - Black Dignity (El Hajj Malik). I'm in the final stages of preparation for my solo show at Kismet Gallery. If you're in the Capital Region come out to the opening this Friday, May 30th. It's part of Troy Night Out, Troy's Art Walk. I'll be at Kismet from 5-9 pm. The gallery is located at 71 Fourth St., Troy, NY. Hope to see you there!	Black Dignity (El Hajj Malik) • 30x48 Acrylic on Canvas • 2008
04.20.2008 THE ILLEST OF ALL TIME - Brand new Painting: Poverty, a portrait of Bigg Jus, my favorite emcee, and quite possibly the best ever. His music and message are both timeless and timely. "Poverty is a human rights violation."	Poverty - Bigg Jus Portrait • 12x12 Acrylic on Canvas • 2008
04.04.2008 NEW ART - A Prayer for Detroit Red / A Prayer for Malik is one of the new pieces that I've been working on for my show at Kismet in May. I'll be posting more soon. Chill. MKA	A Prayer for Detroit Red / A Prayer for Malik • 10.5x14 Acrylic on Paper • 2008
03.16.2008 My art is on display this month at Carmen's Cafe, 198 1st St., Troy, NY, (518) 272-3011. I am also getting ready for a solo show at Kismet Gallery in May. See the flyer to the right.
03.13.2008 Brand new music video directed and edited by me. The song is daybreak, performed by Inkog (me) and Mr. Gone.
02.09.2008 I've just added new art in the brand new Illustrations sections of the gallery. There are some examples of some of my commercial work. I'm available to create illustrations, logos, album covers, T-shirt designs and more. Contact me for more info. Blessings, M.
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