So now its a tradition: You leave for college with a painting of your choice.
Nick's Mural:
This tradition started with Nick going to college, and moving into his fraternity. I offered to do a painting for him...suggesting his favorite musicians. He jumped on the idea, putting together a list of his favorite rappers. After some photo research and working together, we compiled a working composition. He had a choice of a canvas or a mural. We both agreed there is something cool about a mural...and leaving 'something behind' when you move. So, a mural it was. Here is Nick's mural, now on the wall in the Theta Chi house, Miami University. Its about 4' tall x 5.5'. We did it in one day during the summer.
Tupac, Biggie Smalls, Eminem, Snoop Dogg,
Kanye, A$AP Rocky, Kendrick Lamar, and Jay-Z.
Cal's Canvas:
So now its Cal's turn...Cal heads to Ohio State in August. Cal decided on a Large Canvas and made a selection of his rappers. Some were the same as Nick's, some were different. What a cool project to work on with your son. Cal would play the music of the rapper as I was painting...educational and fun. I am grateful to have had this time with Cal.
Tupac, Jay-Z, Biggie Smalls, Snoop Dogg,
Kanye, Wiz Khalifa, Kendrick Lamar, Kid Cudi
Kanye, Wiz Khalifa, Kendrick Lamar, Kid Cudi
Cal chose some of his favorite lines from the artist's songs to incorporate.
Cal and I worked together...
