Tag: artist

Expert Immigration Lawyer Marcus Yi Is The ‘Visa Whisperer’ For Artists

By Nick Christophers With the Muslim ban, the pending border wall and the cancellation of TPS and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, the Trump Administration seems to be coming up with another initiative to stop legal immigration altogether: On April 18, 2017, President Trump signed the Buy American […]

Lisa Zilker: Dream Inspired Artist Painting a Perfect Picture

“Most of my work is derived from my dreams and my meditation. I get very comfortable with the mediums I utilize to interpret my dreams. I use not earth tones instead I focus on intense colors.”

Fort Hamilton Comic Con: Brooklyn Puts It’s Own Comic Con On The Map

By Nick Christophers It was perfect weather and a perfect time to celebrate another fun and exciting comic book convention. Organizer Lisa Bennett with her enthusiastic team put together an intimate comic show that is due to grow year after year. In its second year the convention has […]

Brooklyn Artist Putting His Brush To The Canvas With Passion

“I am proud of all my projects…in every project I try to up my skill level and challenge myself to do something more. Everything  I do just shows the level I was at and the one I am moving  into which I am proud of my progress ……….even in tagging.”

AP Music: A Source for Artists of all Genres and Status

By Nick Christophers It’s always a plus when you know what you want to do professionally at the age of 14. This was the case for Joe Vulpis, CEO of AP Music. At that young age along with his mother’s guidance knew that music would be his vehicle […]

Brooklyn and Beyond: The Art of Richard Humann

Louis Pasteur once said, “Chance favors the prepared mind.” Richard Humann is definitely a bold artist and a driven individual with a prepared mind and I’m sure that chance will continue to favor him.

Wrapping up the Harlem Arts Festival

A fifth year now the Harlem Arts Festival has come to Marcus Garvey park in Central Park.  And another year it has been a shining example of the local arts scene and a fantastic community event.

The festival brought together over 43 musicians, dancers, singers and entertainers over the 2 day event.  Also represented in the park were over 30 local businesses, artists and restaurants.

5th Anniversary of the Harlem Arts Festival

The Harlem Arts Festival is back at Marcus Garvey Park this weekend (June 25th-26th!)  We covered the festivities last year and it really is a wonderful community event.

You can easily access the park by most NYC subway lines exiting at the 125th street stop and then a short walk.  While you are in the neighborhood be sure to take advantage of some great restaurants, photo opportunities of historic brownstones and the local gallery scene.

Brooklyn Native Mixes Carribean Beats for a Unique Sound

By Nick Christophers Sometimes a little luck goes a long way and hard work even more. This could be said for rapper / singer -songwriter Brewsie whose music combines both elements. Coming from the gritty streets of Brooklyn he learned that life is tough and you need to […]