Visual Art – Seattle
I\'ve been drawing since I was three. My mother gave me a pencil and I never looked back. In elementary school, I drew Mickey Mouse and friends all the time. I was (and still am) in love with the animated Disney movies. Disney has a unique ability to give realistic life and movement to their animated characters. I now share the love of Disney with my wife, Lydia, and my children, Amira, ReggieIII, and Sophia.
Once I got into middle school, the famous gaming company Capcom became a major artistic influence on me. I was specifically inspired by Bengus, the production artist for the Street Fighter Alpha Series and Marvel vs. Capcom series. From the inspirational of both Disney and Capcom, I came into my own style, a combination of anime and contemporary street-style with classic undertones.
It\'s important to me to show art with people of color. I love showing them in genres like fantasy, science-fiction, and action/adventure. I believe that the diversity I bring is what makes me unique. Above all, it\'s my desire that my art resonates with people of all cltures. The art is universal.
If you\'d like to see more art, check me
out @ akeem.deviantART.com.