The Importance of James Baldwin : Painting Black History

[@isaniart]

It's clear how much you respect and revere James Baldwin. This video is a beautiful tribute, and I'm glad that I got to learn more about this amazing man.

[@stevemurray6543]

If you love to read, you love him. A truly world citizen, he was too large for America. So thoughtful, so many facets. You stay well and remain positive and as always, your videos are always looked forward to and very much appreciated. Thank you.

[@OffSheGos]

This whole video is beautiful and thought provoking.

[@selkiekin3631]

A very good rendering of Mr. Baldwin👍

[@RobinT346]

so nice to see you back and with a great painting and informative video. thank you so much.

[@SourEggz]

I love Eartha Kitt - also, Grace Jones and Josephine Baker! Nina Simone, Koko Taylor... so many strong black singers and entertainers! France always seemed to be a safe haven for black creatives at that time (not without their issues, of course).

[@neyalek5024]

I see Sade post, I click, I watch, and I thoroughly ENJOY! I own only one book by Mr. Baldwin: Notes of a Native Son. While watching this, I placed a Giovanni's Room from my local library :)

[@DAYbreaking_Ideas]

You are a wonderful speaker. Thank you for sharing.

[@nickadamopoulos6472]

I love your Black history paintings.

[@gameoftomes14]

I feel like I don’t seem enough pictures of James Baldwin where he’s smiling! Love this exquisite portrait!

[@ohbli_oh]

I love his face too what a man. A genius and so full of love and wisdom. Lovely painting ❤

[@annajones1426]

Thank you. Beautiful painting, beautiful telling of a life. I read some James Baldwin when I was young but will read him again now.

[@lisacatlett7239]

The Fire Next Time! Love that book!

[@marjoriejohnson6535]

EXCELLENT!

[@le2382]

Beautiful painting and video! I really enjoyed watching you paint while learning more about James Baldwin (I’m not American, so some of this was new to me). I hope you keep making more of these videos!

[@DrCalyn]

Can't wait to watch this when I get time on the weekend!

[@w1street]

I love seeing your work no matter the medium! Thanks so much for all you do.

[@ms.marvelous7019]

RIP, the great James Baldwin 🖤✊🏽

[@SadieSavestheDay]

✊🏿

[@adelehammond1621]

such a good portrait painting also james baldwin is such a great man who wanted to live by his own terms and was blunt and honest

[@sharonwinfield7591]

Thank you

[@SourEggz]

This looks great - by the way!

[@popflickbogeypoo]

Love your videos

[@keepyourshoesathedoor]

It’s based off his works but have you seen “I Am Not Your Negro?” It’s a little interesting and cool take on Baldwin’s works. It doesn’t do a very good job on talking about Baldwin’s ideas of Black Masculinity but it’s still a good documentary.

[@adorablegodzilla5628]

$40 in 1948 is $434 today.

[@AafkeVultink]

I Finally have the hang of the pale pinky skintones. Darker skintones be like; tried and failed. In ways that would make any artist crinch :P

[@bookishindian]