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A bit further exploration of a supporting character for my #ROBYN story. This is her best bud. A master weaponsmith and master of all weapons she weilds! #idstudios #IdentityComicsStudio #creatorowned #blackowned #RepresentationMatters #fanart #fantasy #design #designer #characterdesign #animation #cartoons #storytelling #story #artist #drawingismylife #artistoninstagram #bturnerart #bryankturner https://www.instagram.com/p/CCT9Js-jjcS/?igshid=4cwp55edp2xr

So with everything that has transpired over the past week or so... America, and the World for that matter, have come to a point where we all need to better to understand each other's needs and wants in society. Bruce Lee said, so simply, "If every man helps his neighbor, no man would be without help." My dearest friends over at @identitycomicsstudio, @thefranchizelive, and @pengpengart, and I have had numerous conversations about the need for diversity in these comic and animation studios... And in the art pro world in general. Creators of color should be able to tell their stories, to reach other children, and adults of color. They need to know that a story about black or brown characters was written or created by black or brown artists and writers. It only makes sense. So we at #IdentityComicsStudio, for over 15 years, have ALWAYS created our own stories full of diversity telling the stories that we all want to see. My brother, @thefranchizelive posted about his character #hyperboy (go to Jerry's ig now!) and how we all... Especially black people, need a NEW hero in this world. Someone to share laughs, heartbreak and victories with! For my stories, I tend to draw from my experience of raising children... Particularly my girls. Women of color need to be seen as positive, strong figures as well! My character's name is Morgan. She embodies power, compassion, and the will to do whatever it takes, to do great things for her people. My mother and sister, two of the strongest black women you have ever met, shared those qualities with me. And I see them in my daughters now. Morgan represents them... And hopefully many other black and brown girls and women who exude those same traits! She started as a comic called 'Return of the Way'. Now we are looking to bring her to you as an animated series. Let's hope History is on our side! #BlackLivesMatter #blackheroes #blackartist #blackstories #people of color #RepresentationMatters #blackowned #animation #cartoons #design #characterdesign #storyartist #illustration #creatorowned #bturnerart #bryankturner https://www.instagram.com/p/CBO8LkTj3OQ/?igshid=8luxjdat5674

Sorry I've been away from y'all for a second! My next entry into the @identitycomicsstudio #blackhistorymonth challenge is none other than BROTHERMAN! Now this comic that came out in '91-' 92 changed my life! First of all... I just have to say...BEFORE this book even hit the shelves, I was drawing a comic character named' BLACKMAN!' No joke! You can ask my homies from back in the day (@joe_jaro, @mtshelz) Second of all... This book changed my whole outlook on WHO or WHAT we as black kids, could tell stories about. Truly inspired me to pursue my own storytelling... Later Leading to the formation of our #IdentityComicsStudio with my cohorts, @thefranchizelive and @pengpengart, crossing paths with my homie, @joe_jaro and also @domostanton We've all got so many stories of diversity to tell. And I can't wait to explore them with you all! #brotherman #comics #backintheday #black #influence #inspiration #fanart #sketches #my #style https://www.instagram.com/p/B8xA670j9HT/?igshid=vk2c5vyxxkc5

Just messin around with some designs... Trying to get ready for some serious @identitycomicsstudio movement in 2019. #creator #indieartist #IdentityComicsStudio #girlsrule #kingdom #BP32019 #animation #story #artist #my #style https://www.instagram.com/p/BwLpHPDlv9W/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ivosqb4rxxv3

So in spirit of my fellow @identitycomicsstudio mate, @pengpengart taking an beautiful stab at illustrating one of my very own characters, for purpose of inspiration and warming up.... I've chosen to do a quick iteration of the character, MS. POWER, created by my other studio mate, @thefranchizelive This character also has great meaning to Penelope... So I just wanted to try and portray her strength.... Which actually mirrors an earlier piece I did of HYPERBOY. Hope yall like! #IdentityComicsStudio #blueprint3 #makecomics #creator #owned #ip #sketch #my #style #superhero https://www.instagram.com/p/BwFgg_dFA4b/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=10airdzb9b5g1

So proud to be part of the Warner Bros Animation family. And to have my right hand man, @thefranchizelive by my side... Doesn't get much better! *Can you find us!?!* #warnerbros #animation #drawtogetherdietogether #IdentityComicsStudio

A fun quick sketch of one of my favorite characters, Hyperboy...a concept dreamt up by my homie, @thefranchizelive #IdentityComicsStudio is moving forward with some big things! #makecomics #cartoons #superhero #indieartist #capes

All setup and ready to rock at #ctnroadtrip if you're in town... Stop on by! It's big 'ol art festival! Taking up all of downtown Burbank! #IdentityComicsStudio #art #indieartist #roadtrip (at Downtown Burbank)