The Black Art Depot has recently began to sell magnets featuring African American art as of August 1, 2008. We currently have African American Magnets which feature the artwork of Edwin Lester, Sterling Brown and Cidne Wallace. All of our magnets currently retail for only: $5.00 $4.50 and are perfect for adding to your existing collection or starting your collection of decorative African American Magnets. Below you will find some samples for you to view:
Soul Singer II
(Open Edition Offset)
Artist: Steven Reed
Size: 34×24 inchesa
Price: $32.50 (includes shipping)
This is the latest work by Steven Reed entitled Soul Singer II. It is available for purchase directly from the blog via PayPal but is not currently available on our site. We also accept orders for this print over the phone. We can be contacted at or main office number of: 678-916-6545 or online at: sales@blackartdepot.com.
The Annointing by James Loveless
The featured art print this week comes from an artist from St. Louis by the name of James Loveless. This print is entitled “The Annointing” and is one of my personal favorites by the artist and hope you enjoy it as well. Let me know what you think!
I usually like to focus on ethnic art and ethnic artists on my site for the most part. It’s just a personal choice and the niche market that I’m in. However, from time to time, I find articles that are very interesting that I like to share with those that visit our site and blog. This one in particular shows how art comes in many different forms and flavors. It also shows how a hobby, if truly mastered, when combined with creativity can become a revenue generating activity. I hope you find the article informative and inspirational.
Since CNN spoke with LEGO artist Nathan Sawaya a year ago, his popularity has skyrocketed. Just check out his clientele.
Donald Trump recently asked Sawaya to create a replica of the new hotel he’s building in Dubai. With 10 days to complete it, and only architectural renderings to work from, Sawaya toiled away in his Manhattan studio snapping tiny bricks together, barely sleeping, to finish the curvy 10-foot statue in time for its unveiling.
His work has also created a, well … buzz with entertainers.
Sawaya built a 4-foot bumblebee for Fall Out Boy’s Pete Wentz to offer his new bride, Ashlee Simpson, as a wedding gift. Stephen Colbert wanted a piece of the action too. The comedian invited Sawaya on his show last August to present a life-size LEGO Colbert replica. Read Full Article
Introducing “Harlem Heat” a new art release by Gary Kelley. This print is not currently available on our site but can be purchased directly on the blog via Paypal. We hope to have this print and the rest of our Women of Color Art Collection available by mid July.
Title: Harlem Heat
Edition: Open Edition Offset
Artist: Gary Kelley
Size: 26×26 inches
Price: $34.10 (includes shipping and handling)
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