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Today’s sketch. No fear! Tag someone who could use a lil’ light! Let It Shine. We all can use a little light from time to time. Make sure you spread a bit of that shine to someone who could use it. No fear here, just love my sisters and brothers! . Spread that light! Share that love! ✌🏽 . #MelonJames #fullhearted #theheartscontent #characterdesign #characters #melonheads (at MyHeart) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_ySTEVpg32/?igshid=1uy84buiq6khi

Wet Paint submission. Thanks @wearewetpaint and @persue1 for doing this. It kept me busy and learning a new medium. As we practice weather the storm ⛈ by practicing Social 📏Distancing, the earth is thriving in so many ways by less people pounding the pavement. It’s as if we have been giving the earth a break from our shenanigans. But we’ve learned that we can still spread love and we can still learn to create and build, brick by brick. So as long as we maintain our practices and feel the joy of being closer to our loved ones don’t forget that the sun will always shine. This is just one storm we must face to get through this. . In this piece I took two murals I painted in the past of spreading your love through the community and mashed them up. I redesigned the characters and the greenery to make it more original to this piece. I also realized that procreate tracks your strokes and hours. 26522 strokes and 38hours & 49minutesb is what it took to create this. 🤯✨ . This is my submission. Hope you enjoy. 😊🤙🏽✨ . #melonjames #fullhearted #wetpaintcontest2020 #wearewetpaint #characterdesign #illustrationart (at My Heart) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_qTghfJvSx/?igshid=9p0s06dtcyo1

Always learning new ways to spell out letters in my characters. 🤪✨ . . #melonjames #characterdesign #graffiticharacter #pleasuredoinbusiness #fullhearted #thehardcore (at My Heart) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_N1VIOpaqI/?igshid=1n6qqwtmcrm3f

Spray Can art. . It’s been a long time since I painted on empty spray cans. This was fun. 1 of 1. . . Also know if anyone is interested in any of my work. Don’t be afraid to DM me or just go to my website in the bio above. . #melonjames #fullhearted #Artist #artistsupportpledge #sellart #arthustler #itfeelsgood (at My Heart) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_Nmd_8p-f3/?igshid=144j50bljrrlv

It don’t matter how they come, we stay fighting, we stay standing, but some will get you in the right spot, straight up! . #standstrong #melonjames #threeheartsclub #fullhearted https://www.instagram.com/p/B-8sru7JkAW/?igshid=iotpd9ztdj7a

In these times I have to admit as sad as it is that so many have lost loved ones it is also a time that I and the rest of the world has connected with their loved ones. My wife and I have had countless conversations, laughs, tears, disagreements and more. Even when we both had our head phones on while we worked we still connected so much just by stares, winks, and small smiles. I hope everyone one has taken enough time out to connect with your loved ones or even yourself for that matter. . Stay connected with each other and if not stay connected with yourself, that’s huge! If you have to disappear go ahead, as long it’s for personal growth- do it! . #stayconnected #withlovedones #melonjames #fullhearted #digitalart (at Planet Earth) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-xipY8pOem/?igshid=1du9ahzpp879l

Love Spreads! . #spreadlove #fullhearted (at Planet Earth) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-sWXl6JJ1P/?igshid=1k8utoygkoy6o

Stand together... distantly. Oh and by the way, I love you!! . . #melonjames #lovesyou #standup #fullhearted #getwaves #waves (at California) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-p3BnupeE0/?igshid=1o21wl0336jo7

As we have come to a time where it almost seems the earth stopped, it doesn’t mean we have to. Keep moving, keep growing, don’t stop! . . #melonjames #fullhearted #getwaves #keepmoving #wegotthis (at Humboldt Park Chicago Ill 60622) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-p1iQXJKuP/?igshid=y3frww597kln

Life is still beautiful. . . #melonjames #dontstopcreating #artislife #fullhearted #livelife (at Planet Earth) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-lIsRhpA28/?igshid=89q6z7z9n7b3

A few throwbacks. . Looking at all this craziness, I am reminded of the gratitude I have been blessed with. I do my best to highlight positivity in my work even if you have to stand and fight. I’m proud of so many folks out there doing what it takes to help out humanity at the same time my heart goes out to those who have been affected by this deeply. With that said be mindful, connect with those you love, those you respect, connect with yourself as well. Be patient and kind but stand tall and be ready because a new world is about to emerge upon us. . . #melonjames #fullbearted #love #respect #knowledge #newnewworld (at Planet Earth) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-gungopAYU/?igshid=rbkn6nnew56d

Myself and other artists have teamed up with Xtreme Imprint in Hawaii to help as best as we can. Those on the frontlines are working hard to do what is necessary to provide better conditions for us all. https://www.xtremeimprinthawaii.com For each mask sold, they donate a mask to the front lines helping our community. Their facemasks are 100% printed and manufactured in Hawaii They are using their manufacturing capability during this time to do what they can to help the cause. Each mask has a pocket on the inside to slide in optional filter.   Let's continue to fight together. We appreciate your support and ask that you continue to support our local businesses during this time. Mahalo! . . If you have questions DM me or @xtremeimprint . #melonjames #fullhearted #covıd19 #masks #standtogether #xtremeimprint (at Kapolei, Hawaii) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-aihkIJaOH/?igshid=1sshmtdkh3v78

This has been wine heck of a ride, and we’ve it’s only been about a week of lockdown. I have been impressed with how many people are dealing with these times. Lost of creativity is in the air. Yesterday, I had a Zoom meeting with my family, from Chicago, Indiana, and Puerto Rico. It was AMAZING! One of my faves right now is @persue1, if you haven’t seen his stuff go check it out. He has created a ton of content for great imagination and engaging your kids or parents, or yourself for that matter. I don’t have a printer ( I know right!! ) so I haven’t had the chance to print them out. But he’s not the only one, many are hitting the social platforms in very impressive ways. I was also working on a 5 day challenge with @rachelwilkinsbiz. I learned so much from her. Check her out as well. This piece I created is creating an image of chaos and disorder, but amidst of all this we as humans across the world have come together to support one another in so many ways. I really make me happy to see this. We’re not giving up on humanity. As the @beastieboysstory once said #StandTogether. 🤙🏽 Mad love, Humans!! I’m proud to be human! 🤪 . . #melonjames #fullhearted #worldwide #standtogether #inthistogether #stayhome #creative (at Oahu, Hawaii) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-QLNBGp4kc/?igshid=bg1kwr646bng