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November's Contest Winner: CiCi Farris

Major love and congratulations to the 2nd winner of our free monthly giveaway contest, CiCi Farris of Los Angeles, California. Cici received It’s OK, a 20×16 charcoal pencil and chalk drawing on paper. We’re randomly selecting one lucky fan each month to win a free art prize. Prizes include paintings, autographed art prints, art photo books and more. It could be you next month! All you have to do is click here to join […]

DéJonDé Magazine Features Vakseen x 7 Paintings

Major shout out to DéJonDé Magazine for featuring me, along with 7 of my paintings (Solitaire, Dizzy, Primitive Lust, Morning Glory, Chic City and Ascension) on the front page of their blog! Check out the screenshot below and click here to view the full post.

Turning Art's Front Page Features 5 Paintings

Much love to Turning Art for featuring my Solitaire, Audvantgardener, Chic City, Toujours and Blemishes of Love paintings on their front page. Turning Art has been featured on CNN, CBS and Inc. Magazine (to name a few) for creating an innovative company that basically allows you to rent art prints before you buy the original. This is a great concept and a great avenue for exposure. I’m honored to be […]

4th Annual 2012 RAWards Semi-finals Nov. 15th

I want to personally invite you to the 4th Annual 2012 RAWards this Thursday, November 15th, from 7-11PM at the Key Club (9039 Sunset Boulevard). Thanks to your support, I’ve been nominated as a semi-finalist for “Visual Artist of the Year”. To be nominated is a huge blessing in itself, but your support is what will help me win this incredible honor. Unfortunately, they’re not giving us a list or you’d be […]

Video: "Black History Month" Exhibition at NoHo Art Gallery Features Vakseen

Check out footage and an interview from my first art show this year at the Noho Art Gallery. The Black History Month show featured art from Amos Harper, Buena Johnson, Ortie Rainford, Pamela “Frison” Robinson, Leland Sharp and myself. Major shout out to Dan for blessing me with this opportunity. Check out the footage and interview below.  

The Flagler Review Features "Dizzy" Painting

St. Augustine, FL-based Flagler College is featuring my Dizzy painting on the cover of their new issue of Flagler Review. Along with a full page spread featuring 2-3 additional pieces, the magazine has been using the painting to promote the release of the new issue. Check out the screenshots below and stay tuned for the official release.  

October's Contest Winner: Gina Quintero

Major love and congratulations to the 1st winner of our free monthly giveaway contest, Gina Quintero of Miami, Florida. Gina received Blood, Sweat & Tears, a 12×12 acrylic painting on canvas. We’re randomly selecting one lucky fan each month to win a free art prize. Prizes include paintings, autographed art prints, art photo books and more. It could be you next month! All you have to do is click here to […]