Jean-Pierre Verdijo

I’ve been studying the work of the late great master Jean-Michel Basquiat. This is what I’ve learned so far. Mindfulness and trust are the key ingredients. It takes perfect concentration to allow flow state and stay grounded. Art student forevermore... Watch the Throne, 40 by 54 inches, acrylic paint and oil stick on wood panel, $2000 plus shipping #communitygallery #somavida #basquiat #jeanmichelbasquiat #fanart #jayzbuymypainting #artcurator #commissionsopen #andywarhol #boxer #boxing #newyorkartist #samolives #samo #graditude #inspiredesign #austinartist #blackandwhite (at Soma Vida - Work / Life Balance & Wellness Center) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxBkJ2QlP0Y/?igshid=1gn70zpcywvt7

Art inspired by the great Jean-Michel Basquiat at the Soma Vida Gallery this Wednesday... the works of ***************************************@artofjeanpierre @mjlewisart @rheapettit @beck_seitsinger_artist @corneliuscarter and Mr Thornton. With music by @gorudi. Wine by @mikefarsi ########################### #samolives #blackchurchesmatter #jeanmichelbasquiat #artcurator #commissionsopen #communitygallery 👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑The Austin Justice Coalition @austinjusticecoalition will be facilitating a discussion about the resent burning of Black Churches and their will be a opportunity to donate to the rebuilding cause. (at Soma Vida - Work / Life Balance & Wellness Center) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bww86fjFzcL/?igshid=1ljoxsiowjudl

Libertad, 20 by 30 inches, hand painted photography, $300 #nude #nudemodel #liberty #freedom #handpainted #mixedmedia #mixedmediaart #groupexhibition #blue (at Austin, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvdDQPOlCEG/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1axnb21aewqc3

••••CALL FOR ARTIST••••• Seeking art inspired by Jean Michel Basquiat for our upcoming exhibit, SAMO LIVES at the Soma Vida Gallery. Installation is April 6th. Basquiat by @corneliuscarter oil on canvas 30” by 40” #callforart #callforartist #ptpotcw #artistcommunity #samolives #samoliveson #somavidagallery #fineart #streetart #contemperyart #thebestart #groupexhibition (at Austin, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvcUVFll3ih/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1nmpmbgqy7thy

Mural in progress, #muralseason #muralart #muralartist #athena #montessori #mariamontessori #classroom #communityart #community #youths #classroomsetup #classroomtransformation #classroomart #austin (at Austin, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvUn_YYFECA/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=13o1v4hcyrtr1

Summoning Grace, if we turn our attention to subtle beauty for a moment, and relishing it, without attachment, grace is bestowed, 18 by 23.5 inches. $400 #grace #art #artistsoninstagram #mixedmedia #potd #hand #handart #lotus #lotusflower #artforsale #forsalebyowner (at Austin, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/Buop1zwF5xd/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=470i1ve768v

This is America... 8 by 8 inch print available $30, direct message me for my Venmo.. #socialanxiety #artistasdocumentarian #austinartist #austintexas #gallerywall gentrification #incomeinequality #generationalwealth #westside #blacklivesmatter #pain #riseup #fatherwhereartthou #artistofcolor #photography #potd #photoforsale #blackandwhitephotography #shelterthehomeless #shelter #maltliquor #40oz #respect (at Barton Hills, Austin, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/BuAaBAClder/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1a7d0ad75ydaf

Wip it it good! #installationart #getitup #modernart #commissionsopen #commission #artistsoninstagram #artist #allblackoutfit #allblackeverything #makeartnotwar #artistforhumanity #artofjeanpierre #austinartist #couplegoals #consciousness #artforsale #artforyourwalls #artistofcolor #austinartist #austintexas #austintexas #gallerywalldecor #gallerywall #imakeyouthegoodart (at Austin, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bt9jwFeFkwD/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=tggmbc6bdm82

Apotheosis of Basquiat, 36 by 36 inches, $750. Oil, acrylic, and spray paint with oil pastels. This piece keeps evolving, today I added oil paint over the left side. The contrast of tough and fine art techniques bringing this tribute to life. #tribute #ode #mixedmedia #oilpainting #acrylicpainting #oilpastel #art #artistsoninstagram #artforsale #artist #electrical #basquiat #basquiatart #jeanmichelbasquiat #fanart #fanartfriday #goat #artforyourhome #artforyourwalls #artforthehome #artforbreakfast (at Austin, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bt6-zPAlM5-/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1i3bpwp8s641r

#Repost @brushfirecollection with @get_repost ・・・ 🔥⭐️BRUSHFIRE COLLECTION CATALOG RELEASE EXHIBIT⭐️🔥 February 5th is our first show and catalog release exhibit! We are so excited to show you work from amazing local Austin artist. There will be live painters, drinks, and snacks! Free entry! 🌟 •⠀ •⠀ •⠀ •⠀ •⠀ •⠀ •⠀ •⠀ •⠀ •⠀ #austin #austintx #atx #atxart #atxartist #austinart #eastaustin #eastsideatx #eastaustinart #iartaustin #atxart #atxartist #atxevents #austintexas  #austinliving #brushfirecollection  #do512 #365thingsaustin #artparty #atxlocal #atxliving (at Austin, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtCeB--lDBV/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=29w9jtbpfwcq

Love Grows...#daughter #papa #fathersanddaughters #truelove #skater (at Austin, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtCSuKalnyh/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=22ntby5ozpbs

Agency At The Crossroads... (at East Side Austin) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bsy0zYaFxmv/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ux3rw4pfombn

The Battle Field that is the Eastside of Austin, with it’s gentrification, income inequality, underrepresentation, and social segregation. #loveisabattlefield #agencyatthecrossroads #gentrification #incomeinequality #underrepresented #segregation #artistinthemix #artist #conceptartist #fundraising #economictheory #economics (at East Side Austin) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsygGdHFIOS/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1hyf9fmsp1ub1

Agency The Crossroads, exhibition about to drop... #art #revolution #halcyon #eastaustin #installationart #conceptart #conceptartist #gentrification #agencyatthecrossroads (at Austin, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/BstmoAnlPAx/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=jxl70d4az7p0

My Art Work! On display in Halcyon at mueller... Collaboration pieces with Whitney Avra. Joy! #halcyon #art #mueller #eastaustin #letsgetthispartystarted #rebelyell #design #artistsoninstagram #austin #atx #austintexas #allthegoodthings #ineedcoffee (at Austin, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsbDZSeFaPZ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=tf7elqrra61v

Love Grows... #mermaid #princess #fairy #unicorns #pegasus #littlegirls #blackandwhitephotography #instablackandwhite #photography #photographer #weddingphotography #photographerforhire #joy #shadowwork #lovegrows #artistsoninstagram #artofjeanpierre #gratitude (at Austin, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsUQExylHWd/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1iz0qs8i71695