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Steps of a Giant (Coltrane) • Acrylic paint/ found object

My name is Marcus Kwame Anderson. I make paintings, drawings, comics, music, poems and whatever else moves me. Welcome to my site. Click on the Fine Art Gallery link to view a collection of my paintings and drawings. Check out the Illustrations section to see illustration work that I've done. Click on 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 and Blessings.

Updates! 09.01.2010 NEW ART: It's been a busy summer. I recently finished some illustration projects—that you'll be hearing more about soon—and completed these 3 new pieces. I Cannot Forget has been 4 years in the making. I'll write more about that soon on the blog. Peace and Love!	I Cannot Forget • 18x14 Acrylic on Paper Make Me Wanna Holler • 14x22 India Ink Good Cops and Bad Cops Wear the Same Uniforms 11x16 Mixed Media
06.13.2010 COLLEGE and EIGHTH: Here is the cover for College and Eighth, a recently released memoir by author Herbert Hyde. I painted the cover illustration for the book. It was a pleasure to work with Herb on this project. He is a genuine person who always has an interesting story to tell. He is also a great writer and humble on top of that. His book is a memoir which details his experiences growing up poor in a Troy neighborhood (College and Eighth) which no longer exists. In his book he takes us along with him on his journey from early childhood through middle school. The book is filled with funny, sad and poignant moments and Herb's conversational narrative voice always keeps things flowing. College and Eighth is available at Bread and Jam in Cohoes, Marra's Pharmacy and Harmony House Marketplace. You can also contact herb at collegeandeighth@gmail.com to order a copy. I recommend this book. It's a good read written by a good guy. Troy Record Article Lynne Allard's blog	College and Eight Cover Illustration
04.29.2010 TOO SWEET: Steps of a Giant is my newest painting. It was inspired by the incomparable John Coltrane's song Giant steps, a tune that never fails to lift me up. This painting will be one of the many works of art at this Fridays weekend-long re-opening of Kismet Gallery. The gallery has been sorely missed by the local arts community since it's closing in 2008 and is a fitting place to hold Too Sweet and Seldom Seen III. What's the event about? I'm glad you asked. On Friday April 30th, Michael Fiske, Dwell and oneUnit of Kismet Gallery will regroup for one weekend in their old home to curate an art and music event that will benefit Joseph’s House & Shelter of Troy, NY. The art show will feature work from Capital District artists, as well as artists from across the nation. All work featured in the show will be created on recyclable materials culled from the streets that otherwise would have been disposed of and forgotten. We hope this will serve as a symbol of an often forgotten segment of our community, the homeless. Kismet Gallery is located at 71 4th Street, Troy NY. Please come out and support a good cause!	Steps of a Giant (Coltrane) • Acrylic paint/ found object
02.03.2010 Over the next few months I'll be donating half of any money made from the sale of prints through my online stores, marcuskwame.com and marcuskwame.etsy.com towards relief efforts for the people of Haiti. Upon the sale of a print the donation will be made to American Red Cross or the Haiti disaster relief charity of your choice. If you're not interested in prints, cool, but please do your part and donate directly. I suggest one of the charities on this list put out by the American Institute of Philanthropy. These are the top rated aid organizations. As with any charity it is important to research how the money will be used. The impact of the earthquake was worsened by the poor infrastructure and rampant poverty created by years of injustice and neglect perpetuated by many world governments. The world should not have turned it's back on Haiti before and we most certainly can not afford to now.
02.03.2010 ART & POETRY: This Friday, Feb. 5, 2010 I will be part of a group show at 4 Central in Albany, NY. I will also be reading poetry at 8:00 pm. The art exhibit is part of Albany's First Friday, but it will be open all weekend. Come out this weekend to 4 Central Ave., Albany, NY 12210.
12.03.2009 Yesterday was the unveiling of of seven large paintings which now adorn the boarded up facade of Proctor's Theater in Troy. One of the seven pieces was my Lady Day painting. Below are photos of the other artists' beautiful work. I really enjoyed being a part of this project. Thanks to Debra Lockrow for making it happen with RPI. You can read more in this Troy Record Article. You can also see more photos of all the art at my blog.	Photo Credit: Debra Lockrow
11.14.2009 ART SHOW: My wife and I have a show coming up. Come see our new art at Artcentric Gift Gallery. The opening reception will be a part of Troy's monthly art walk, Troy Night Out, Friday November 27th from 5-9 pm. Artcentric is located at 95 4th Street, Troy NY. I hope to see you there.
10.28.2009 New Art & New Card: Imani is a new mixed media piece that I've just added to my gallery. It is also the design for the latest card I've added to my Greeting Card store. Peace!	Imani (faith) • 7x8 Mixed Media
10.15.2009 CARDS by KWAME: I have a bunch of new cards for sale in my store, and more are on the way. All of my cards feature my art and designs and are blank inside so that you can write your own personalized message for any occasion. They are about 4.5" x 7" and come with envelopes. They also look nice in a frame. Get yours today!
10.05.2009 Serenity is never difficult to find when your eyes are open. It can be found in the sky or in your daughter's eyes. Tonight I've found it in ink, to be shared with the night, and spoken it to the stars, now blackened with the light. ~ Marcus Kwame	Serenity • 7x12 Watercolor and Ink
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