My name is Marcus Kwame Anderson. I make paintings, drawings, comics, music, poems and whatever else moves me. Welcome to my site. In the Art Gallery section click on the Fine Art Gallery link to view a collection of my paintings and drawings or check out the Illustrations section to see illustration work that I've done. Hit Contact if you need to reach me for information, prices, or commissions. Check out the Comics section for my latest stories and installments. I have a blog too. Keep checking in for updates.

Peace!

 

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Updates!

02.11.2013

This Frederick Douglass painting is another one of the new pieces in my solo show at the SUNYIT campus in Utica. If you're near the Utica area check it out.

Frederick Douglass 18x24 Acrylic on Canvas

02.06.2013

This Harriet Tubman painting is one of the new pieces in my solo show in Utica. I've depicted her many times because she is one of my heroes. This is my personal favorite out of all my Harriet pieces.

Harriet Tubman 16x20 Acrylic on Canvas

01.30.2013

I have new art and a new exhibit at the Gannett Gallery, SUNYIT, 100 Seymour Road, Utica NY 13502. The show runs from 2/4/13 to 3/1/13.

My portraits of Muhammad Ali, Bob Marley, and Rita Marley are just some of the new pieces on display.

If you're in the area, come to the opening reception, Wednesday, February 6., 4:30 to 6:30 pm.

 

12.15.2012

Sale! Enter the coupon code: DECEMBERSALE2012 at checkout for 15% off any item.

Visit my store at
www.etsy.com/shop/marcuskwame

12.01.2012

BLOGGIN' OUT: A couple months ago my blog was offline for a while when I forgot to renew the domain name, which was followed by a week of misadventures with Google's nonexistent customer service. When I went to renew the domain I found out, to my surprise, that the domain marcuskwameblog.com had apparently been snatched up by someone else overseas. I'm pretty sure their name isn't Marcus Kwame, but I guess they liked the name. The moral of the story is if you are trying to get to my blog use this address: www.marcuskwame.blogspot.com. If you have Bloggin' Out bookmarked, update the address. Thanks.

08.05.2012

ELTON'S SHOES: If you are looking for some summer reading, check out Elton's Shoes, the tale of a young boy struggling to overcome both internal and external obstacles. "It is a story about the loss of innocence, perseverance and what it means of believe in yourself and others." Elton's Shoes was written by Wendell Harris and I painted the cover illustration. It's a a good read for kids and young adults. You can find it on Amazon.

Book Cover Illustration for Elton's Shoes • Acrylic on Board

04.10.2012

SNOW DAZE: I'm pleased to announce that Snow Daze, a comic book created by Leonardo Faierman and myself, is coming to computer screens everywhere next week with the launch of the Snow Daze website. You'll be able to read the story online and watch as it evolves. You can get a preview and learn about some of the characters right now at snowdazecomic.com. The official launch date of the full site is Monday, April 16th. And for even more updates be sure to follow Snow Daze on the following social media platforms.

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We're very excited about bringing you Snow Daze. We have big plans for the residents of Oxenvale. Spread the word. Thanks for your support!

Marcus

 

04.02.2012

This new piece was inspired by the murder of Trayvon Martin and the injustice of his killer remaining a free man. Beyond this tragedy/travesty of justice, it was also inspired by the long history of black men and boys who have died unnecessarily in this country. Some at the hands of lynch mobs. Some by violence in our neglected communities. Some who were unarmed and died at the hands of the police like Amadou Diallo and Sean Bell, victims of suspicion and bias. Some of these men and boys death's made national news like Trayvon and Emmett Till. Many remain largely nameless. They all deserve recognition. Our lives are valuable and that value needs to be recognized and respected by this country.

Little Kings Lost to America 11x17 Mixed Media

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