The Canvas Diary

artist spotligh…

demardouglas — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 06:23:49 +0000

artist spotlight

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demardouglas — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 06:17:01 +0000

What does art say to you?

demardouglas — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 16:06:13 +0000

Demar Douglas and Machine Pomona presents:

A THOUSAND WORDS UNSPOKEN Artists Reception.

Machine Pomona 273 S. Park Ave Pomona, CA September 10th 2011 and September 24th 2011

Featuring the artwork of:

Charles Bibbs John Barge III

Okay Babs Nikki Owens

Kenneth Gatewood Lp Ross

Demar Douglas Bart Ross

Maurice Howard Dylan Presley

According to legend a picture is worth a thousand words. If this is the case what do masterpiece paintings speak to mankind over the centuries that have come and those that are yet to dawn. What unheard dialect is spoken when graphite is dragged across a blank canvas, textured brushstrokes, or each drop of ink speak?

Machine Pomona presents A THOUSAND WORDS UNSPOKEN

Artist opening reception 6-9pm September 10th 2011

Artist closing reception 6-9pm September 24th 2011

Featuring the art of legendary artist Charles A. Bibs and internationally acclaimed Kenneth Gatewood. Emerging artists Maurice Howard, Demar Douglas, Nikki Owens, John Barge III. Photographers Lp Ross and Bart Ross.

Curated by Demar Douglas

San diego show

demardouglas — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 02:32:12 +0000

Im doing live painting in san diego..on 9/5 info on flyer

Power Player/Rush Foundation Art show…….

demardouglas — Tue, 19 May 2009 16:45:44 +0000

Yep your boy Demar Douglas the artist formerly know as Blaqwata has been selected to be part of the silent auction for the rush foundation..Im super hyped… im doing a new jazztasia joint..so follow the updates of new art here….

yea i know...but like I said (ROUGH COMP)..LOL...

live art set..

demardouglas — Sun, 03 May 2009 04:03:33 +0000

Doing my thing at the Black History Show in Rancho cucamunga…

The Metamorphosis

demardouglas — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 06:18:15 +0000

On the morning of December 26 2008 at about 5am. I awoke praising the lord that I was able to see 30 years of life this was a birthday to remember the big T H R E E Z E R O. I reflected on my existence and my purpose. Its funny how this world can mold you into what it wants, if you don’t have a focal point. For me coming out of a situation where I misconceived my S.S. Minnow for the Love boat. My 3 hour tour was syndicated for the latter of a 7 year marriage. Literally I was the captain of the Titanic, I went down with the ship (my house) till the bitter end. The 1st law of nature is self preservation. Not one to be held down or discouraged, I found my Strength in my Lord and saviour Jesus Christ. I kicked my feet found my rhythm with my arms and swam to safety.

Upon my arrival to shore thinking about how life’s a beach :0) … I always heard that suffering makes you a better artist, I never put to much thought to it. But I’m a firm believer that hindsight is 20/20. I can see how negativity has taken its toll on me, however I also see how it has opened my eyes to a different side of life. Appreciation of the little things has become a badge of honor for me. I often quote Frederick Douglass: without struggle there can be no progress. This morning I saw all things as a form of progress God is good all the time. so this was the morning I was lead to my true voice, my true vision.No longer did I need to paint under the name of my art studio. Today I would take the step from Fresh Prince to Will Smith. A movement of growth and maturity. I am Demar Douglas the artist formally known as Blaqwata………………..

I welcome you to explore life though my eyes……….
view my art at www.blaqwata.com

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demardouglas — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 18:58:03 +0000

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