Category Archives: 21st Century American Artists

President & First Lady Obama.

Posted on February 13, 2018 by

Oil on Canvas ©2018 Kehinde Wiley Provenance: National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution.     Oil on Linen ©2018 Amy Sherald Provenance:  National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution.   _______________________________________________________ Beautifully exquisite!  Happy Black history month.   Love the fact that Mr. Wiley captures the … Continue reading →

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Barkley L. Hendricks 1945_2017

Posted on April 19, 2017 by

Photo Bloke Oil and Acrylic on Linen 72 x 48 inches ©2016 Barkley L. Hendricks Love it! ___________________________________________ Sir Charles aka Willie Harris Oil and Acrylic on Linen 84.1 x 72 inches ©1972 Barkley L. Hendricks Sweet and blissful dreams … Continue reading →

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George Washington’s Chef

Posted on April 9, 2017 by

George Washington’s Chef Oil on Canvas 60 x 48 inches ©2015 Titus Kaphar Truly masterful… love it! _________________________________________ ©2013-2017 Arvin da Braga.  All Rights Reserved.

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Happy Birthday Frida!

Posted on July 6, 2016 by

Frida Kahlo Oil Painting ©2016 Bradley Theodore. Sourced: Maddox Gallery, London, England. https://www.instagram.com/maddoxgallery/ Bradley Theodore. https://www.instagram.com/bradleytheodore/ et moi!: https://www.instagram.com/arvin_da_brgha/ Happy birthday Shaman!  Gosh I love Bradley Theodore’s passionate attack! _________________________________ ©2013-2017 Arvin da Braga.  All Rights Reserved.

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Boom!

Posted on June 21, 2016 by

Let Myself Go Acrylic on Panel 48 x 48 inc ©2016 Cody Hooper http://www.codyhooperart.com/ Boom!  Bam!  Boom!  Gosh but I love it! __________________________________ ©2013-2017 Arvin da Braga.  All Rights Reserved.

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The Teacher.

Posted on June 9, 2016 by

The Teacher.   Oil on Canvas ©2004 Wim Heldens. Provenance:  Private Collection New York City. http://www.wimheldens.com/   This was Wim’s first painting of Ariq Robinson his lover…  truly glorious. _______________________________________ ©2013-2017 Arvin da Braga.  All Rights Reserved.

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Inner Passions

Posted on May 29, 2016 by

Inner Passions Acrylic on Panel 18 x 18in ©2016 Cody Hooper. http://www.codyhooperart.com/ Simply marvellous! _____________________________ What I love about this painting is how much it reminds me of my bathroom.  Always, I must have a red-interiored bathroom, including the ceiling … Continue reading →

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One.

Posted on April 19, 2016 by

What a lovely drink for the dreamquesting soul… Yesterday, I caught Don Cheadle’s, Miles Ahead, with an old friend from Montréal.  We both thoroughly loved the film.  The concert at the end of the film was phenomenal and it was good … Continue reading →

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#OscarsSoWhite!

Posted on February 29, 2016 by

By far, one of the funniest Academy Awards Opening monologues.  Leading up to last night’s awards, I was a bit apprehensive about how the whole race row would pan out.  I think that Chris Rock did a fantastic job and … Continue reading →

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Sirens of the Sea.

Posted on February 28, 2016 by

Acrylic on Wood Panel 48 x 48 in. 2016 Cody Hooper Truly Stunning! http://www.codyhooperart.com/ __________________________________ ©2013-2017.  Arvin da Braga.  All Rights Reserved.

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