EyeSeeArt

"Baby, who you tryna fool. Girl, I might be 21, but I got memories to prove that I've seen your kind before.."#XO I've been waiting to do this piece for awhile and it seemed very appropriate since the anniversary of the Trilogy is coming up soon. Being 21 myself I remember when Echoes of Silence first dropped on December 21, because my birthday is the 22nd. I was also honored to have The Weeknd wish me happy birthday. Though I remember how dark the EP was. The becoming of one's self and realizing you have your craft down and that nothing was going to get in your way in accomplishing that. Had me looking at people like "Where were you when I needed you eight months ago?" " I've been alone for almost all my life. What makes you think that you can ever do me right? You're the same old song.." and you get to a place where you want to trust people, "But I remember who you are.." I remember back then when I felt a type of desperation, "Don't you leave my little life.." As my time as an artist grew, so did my life and this album helped me find who I was talking to.. Realize who they are. You can place yourself, friends or loved ones in situations that arise in the album and see that lifestyle could be very damaging.. All for the thrill of not wanting to be boring.. So I know that's a lot of personal, but broad definition of my inspiration. This isn't a confessional. Though I did enjoyed making this I left A Lot of my thoughts out, but I'm not trying to waste anybodys time. Anyways leave me a comment below, how do you like the piece and what did you get from the EP?

Here's a repost of an art piece I did last year called "A Case Of You". Just thought I'd share some work all the new followers probably haven't seen from me. What this piece is about: Growing up I was always told and have learned that men want to be respected and women want to be loved. Many of the aspects of our character are based off of wanting one of these things. So in my last series entitled "Simply Beautiful" I wanted to make drawings related to women and their side of this. As I was making this piece I was listening to James Blake, Frank Ocean and The Weeknd (Probably 3 of my favorite musical artists) and getting ideas of a broken women. This doesn't mean flawed, but broken. Whether that's emotional or physical. James Blake - 'Case Of You' "Oh, you're in my blood like holy wine You taste so bitter and so sweet Oh I could drink a case of you darling. And I would still be on my feet I would still be on my feet.." Frank Ocean- 'Lost' Now you're lost, Lost in the heat of it all. Girl you know you're lost, Lost in the thrill of it all. The Weeknd- 'Rolling Stone' "I got you. So baby love me. Before they all love me. Until you won’t love me. Because they all left me. I’ll be different. I think I’ll be different. I hope I’m not different. And I hope you’ll still listen." These three songs helped me draw this piece and I'll leave you with your own interpretation of the lyrics. Thanks for viewing and reading! Like and leave a comment! “The strength of a woman is not measured by the impact that all her hardships in life have had on her; but the strength of a woman is measured by the extent of her refusal to allow those hardships to dictate her and who she becomes.” ― C. JoyBell C.

As you all know I'm a big fan of stop animation, I've done a few examples of it here on my page. So in honor of one of the best ones ever made here is my piece of Jack! Later on tonight before I go out I have my REAL Halloween piece I'll post. Show me your costumes tonight, shoot me a snapchat @ EyeSeeArt! Can't wait to see how clever you all can get. Also thanks to everyone over seas that send me love, definitely appreciate it! 🎃

Come be free today. Come on Thursday. Go ahead, exist. xo

Definitely one of my favorite musicians. Happy birthday to #FrankOcean 🌊. A song that inspired a few pieces of mine by his is called "Wiseman". Frank wrote the song for Quentin Tarantino’s 2012 slavery western 'Django Unchained' but Tarantino couldn’t find the right scene for it and so the song went unused. Even still Quentin remains one of my favorite directors of all time and I still enjoy the song. "Wiseman closed his mouth. Madman closed his fist. Young man shows his age. Judge man named it sin. Bad man don' exist no. No evil man exists. Good man don't exist no. No righteous man exists. Sad man cannot cry in place where man can see. Never witnessed father weep, This old man thought it weak. But strong man don't exist. No undying man exists. Weak man don't exist no. Just flesh and blood exists. But your mother would be proud of you. I bet your mother would be proud of you.."

The healing scars.. 🎃

It's taken me a year, but here is the start of my new series. My Zodiac Series as many of you may not know, was a year long project on helping me find what makes a man love a woman. I had some struggles in my personal life that made me not want to be in a relationship at a young age; college, work, art ect. So I went on a search. A search to grab that fire back in my heart to take that risk of this "love" thing. The risk of pain, the risk of heartache, but also the fruits that come from it.. The happiness, the joy, the comfort. So I searched. My Zodiac Series housed women from all over the world and from different states in America. Chicago, Los Angeles, Texas, Florida and Canada, Denmark, Ecuador ect. What I learned from talking to them was that no matter the sign, the age, the race, the religion.. They're all beautiful. So all of that to say. This year was different. It took me all year to finally justify my new set of pieces from my encounters with women. Some from a distance. Some there for a moment. Some close to my heart. A new pain, a new loss, things regained, redemption. Closure. I know this picture doesn't give much, but I'm taking my time on these 4 big pieces. The series is called "Seasons: The Nature of a Woman". Hope you enjoy the ride.

I understand why you're mad. And it hurts to accept what I am and how I live and what I do. But I've been good since Thursday. Yes I've been good since Thursday.. #xo

Oh the nostalgia. The Greek word for "return" is nostos. Algos means "suffering." So nostalgia is the suffering caused by an unappeased yearning to return. So maybe my feelings aren't that. This picture is very bitter sweet. This room. These art pieces. This picture was taken in 2011 and marked the beginning of dream that I had. This picture houses art that I did out of joy, out of hate and anger, some that I did in an art program I was kicked out of, pieces that helped fight back tears, pieces that helped me break out of my shell. My first nude model. My first gaint piece on canvas. My first art videos. The first things I posted on Instagram when I had nothing but 100 followers. Charles Bukowski wrote "Find what you love and let it kill you" (I highly recommend going and reading the whole thing). For me at the time, I felt I had to find out what I loved in order to survive. I wish I had time to tell you of all the easter eggs in this picture. Though this isn't nostalgia. It's a contrast to a dark time in my life to the much brighter future I've set for myself now. It's my reason to say I'm not "scared of the fall.. I've felt the ground before.." and to all of you that have been around for awhile thank you so much. And to finish that verse I'd like you to know "..it feels so good". Oh and my dream: I hope YouSeeArt like EyeSeeArt. I'd rather be your favorite artist than the best. 🙏 xo

"I waited, I waited, and waited for that phone call.. Nah, you ain't gotta make that call now.." Just supporting one of my role models @childishgambino with his newest project in his quest to change the game. His music for me at least is very relatable. If you all want you can head to my Snapchat (@ EyeSeeArt) and view my stories on how I made this stop animation last night. You have about 18 hours before they dissappear haha. Hope you all enjoy good art and good music.

"I want my life, I want my life so bad, and I'm doing everything I can.." Here's my new piece "I Won't Stand The Rain". The problem with people that ignore people they dislike is that they can’t ignore them. Anger carries a person in your mind forever, whether you choose to speak to them or not. Therefore, don’t mistake prosperity or accomplishments as resolution. You can’t escape what you will not deal with. The day you can stand in the room with someone and not be affected is the day you truly moved on. There’s a trick to the 'graceful exit.' It begins with the vision to recognize when a job, a life stage, or a relationship is over — and let it go. It means leaving what’s over without denying its validity or its past importance to our lives. It involves a sense of future, a belief that every exit line is an entry, that we are moving up, rather than out. My art helps me exercise my demons, it creates my closure. So let's just say we closed a door and I'm hoping you all are ready for me to open a new one!

And I'll fight to tell you..

"I am good, but not an angel. I do sin, but I am not the devil. I am just a small girl in a big world trying to find someone to love." Who doesn't need a little bit of Marilyn in their life. You know with all this Domestic Violence in the news lately, it reminded me of a quote by Marilyn Monroe, "A strong man doesn't have to be dominant toward a woman. He doesn't match his strength against a woman weak with love for him. He matches it against the world". Against the world.. I like that. As an artist I'm not here to discuss the ins and outs of these situations, it's none of my business- but many times art is not just about what you see, but what you make others see. Painters, dancers, novelists, poets, musicians and so on, hopefully create something that hints at a universal truth, and that lesson and feeling may be different for each individual.. But nonetheless it is the job of the artist. Also thank you everyone for your kind words yesterday! They were much appreciated! xo

"Not on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, but on.." - @abelxo #xo #3YearsOfThursday Had to post this before the day ended. This mixtape houses one of my favorite songs 'Rolling Stone'. I remember listening to it for the first time and thinking about my life. How it changes; people leave, people stay. You've all heard me say my summer of 2011 was a rough dark time for me. House of Balloons helped me identify with it. Thursday helped me realize my ambition to create and that I would do so no matter what. All I can hope is that people enjoy it and to stay along for the ride. xo

"It's hard to lose a chosen one.." This man is a legend and always will be. They don't make them like him anymore. A man that can touch generations with genuine laughter, genuine tears and genuine emotion. A man that could truly take you on an adventure. The man's been a doctor, an alien, a robot, a professor, a therapist, a president, a penguin, a scientist, a poet, a genie, a father, ha, he's even been a woman, he taught kids how to fly, how to write poetry and he'd play board games with you. He said, "No matter what anybody tells you, words and ideas can change the world" and as we say farewell I stand on my desk and proudly shout, "Oh Captain, My Captain.. ". Rest in peace old friend. #RobinWilliams (1951-2014)

"Cause no one will love you, like her It's pointless. Like tears in the rain. So now that she's gone. Embrace all that comes. And die with a smile. Don't show the world how alone you've become.."- @abelxo #xo New piece "Tears in the Rain"

"Sandpaper kisses, papercut bliss. Don't know what this is, but it all leads to this. You're gonna leave her.. You have deceived her.. You're just a bird.." #xo