People's cultures, art, getting better at art, living life.
Music
Sly and the family Stone, Run DMC,DMC, PE, New Edition, GUY , Rick James, Fat boys, Lisa Lisa, Janet Jackson, Lauryn Hill, Gladys Knight,Randy and the Gypsys, Queen, Kiss, , Kings of Convenience,Big Daddy Kane, Kool G Rap, Common,Nas,Jay-z Ultramagnetic Mc's , Kool Keith, Nice & Smooth. Michael Jackson , James Brown, The Temptation,, Motown, The sound of Philadelphia, DeBarge, The Boys, Ice Cube, Freddie Fox, Boss, Mc Lyte, Salt and Pepa, Three Times Dope, Doug E Fresh, MC Ricky D,Kid & Play,Ray Charles, Prince, Cherrelle, Alexander O'neal, Marvin Gaye, Marron 5, Edie Brickell and the New Bohemians, Beastie Boys, KRS ONE, Grover Washington and anybody else that put's out good music.
Movies
Beverly Hills Cop, Fast Times at Rigement high, School of Rock,The Warroirs, The Last Dragon, Krush Groove, DC Cab,Hollywood Shuffle and anything from my childhood. I watched a lot of tv and seen a lot of movies in my day.
Books
Color mixing made easy, how to paint like the old masters.
About me: Oronde Kairi Johnson was born and raised in Philadelphia. As a child he observed the graffiti on the trains and rooftops throughout the city noting the artistic qualities found there. During his public school years, art was a mean of enjoyment and relaxation. Later, he was fortunate enough to meet Dawud Anyabwile, creator of Brother- Man Dictator of Discipline comic book. It is no wonder that Oronde is impressed with Dawud's artwork. The publication is deemed by many to be the hottest Black comic book on the market. In fact, Oronde says after meeting Dawud Anyabwile he decided to pursue art in earnest.
As a powerfully expressive young artist, Oronde's subject matter is contemporary with an understanding of human experience that many artist senior to him may never reveal. There is confidence and honesty in each of his rendering.Humble by nature, his art sings boldly the tale of an enduring talent destined for great success.
Paint magazine summer 2006
Who I'd like to meet: Art collectors, , Old friends , New friends...
Peace Orande! Good c-in U this past weekend @ the West Oaklane Jazz Festival. Ur pieces are phenomenally beautiful - Luv the Afro Sista. I gotta get that one! ;0)
Ron what's up wit u??? My new building sweet... They don't be down ur back all tha time and if they ask u to do more work they pay u overtime... Holla at me!!!
Cheers champ, an honour having you here, be well, and do enjoy the library/blog's contents, here's hoping that it'll inspire you, as your creative genius has inspired me, sweet dreams then...
