ART+SOUL w/ Stacy Epps + Mike Gao - Saturday March 9, 2013

I am back with another edition of ART+SOUL this Saturday March 9, 2013. This time I booked hip-hop/soul/experimental artist Stacy Epps and recent Low End Theory and Boiler producer/DJ Mike Gao. This is going to be a hot sexy fusion of soul and beats that I am really looking forward to. As usual there will be vendors, live art and food to keep things interesting!

Tickets are available for just $6 via http://aurareleaseparty.eventbrite.com

Solo Nude by Ed Freeman

Ed Freeman is probably my favorite photographer to shoot with. We had a duo shoot scheduled this past weekend but with the flu going around the other model had to cancel. Rather than waste the time we did a quick shoot of just me in his gallery. Ed is going to manipulate this image in some crazy way but he sent me the raw shot of just me, my hair and my booty against a white wall. Looking forward to seeing the final image but in the meantime I love this image!

ART+SOUL returns Saturday Nov 3, 2012

My big event ART+SOUL is back on Saturday November 3, 2012. It takes so much work but I love putting together with creative endeavor. This time in addition to the art, music, and jewelry and clothing vendors we will have food as well. Should be a great time.

You can get more details HERE

Or you can just RSVP HERE

ART+SOUL in Downtown LA - Sept 8, 2012

I am back with another edition of my big event ART+SOUL this weekend. I love putting together this show. Its a whole lot of work but it is quite rewarding. With over a dozen showcasing artists and vendors plus the actual performers this event is definitely a huge undertaking but I love doing it! This is a great chance to come check out the downtown arts scene and best of all we keep it FREE (for the most part)

Basically you just need to RSVP to http://tinyurl.com/artsoulsept2012

and you will get in free before 11pm

Nudes + A Chair by Peter Palladino

I have some new photos that I hope you enjoy. I went out to the Palm Springs area to take these photos by Peter Palladino. The project was to promote these very awesome chairs that simply have to be seen up close. Enjoy

http://www.palladinodenphotography.com/

ART + SOUL January 7, 2012

After an extremely hectic New Year's I am now turning my attention to another edition of ART+SOUL. This is definitely my favorite event to do because I love seeing what all the artists bring to the table. As always there will be an assortment or artists and vendors showcasing their work in addition to the performances. Be sure to RSVP to http://tinyurl.com/artsouljanuary2012 to get in FREE until 11pm.

More Naked Models in a Pool by Ed Freeman

Another photo has emerged from my wonderful final pool shot with the incredible Ed Freeman. Not sure how he captures this chaos but it looks beautiful!

http://www.edfreeman.com/

8 Nude Models + A Pool by Ed Freeman

I have to give it up to Ed Freeman. Who else would dare throw eight naked models (guys and girls) into a pool together to see what happens? The man always has a vision and the results are breathtaking. Its always a pleasure doing these shoots with Ed but this one takes the cake!

http://www.edfreeman.com/

Norman + Chara Underwater by Ed Freeman

Ed Freeman does it again with another magnificent shot with me in it! This time with the awesome Chara as my partner in the image http://www.modelmayhem.com/437264

Check out Ed Freeman: http://www.edfreeman.com/

I Am Featured in Ed Freeman Underwater Photo Exhibit - Sept 10, 2011

 

Ed Freeman, one of my absolute favorite photographers to work with, is unveiling his new exhibit on September 10 showcasing his magnificent underwater photography. I am so proud that at least one of my photos will be featured in the show with possibly more. The photo above is a brand new image from a recent shoot so there may be more goodies in store. Get all the info on the flyer below.

 

RSVP on facebook

ART + SOUL w/ Choklate in DTLA June 4, 2011

It's time once again for my favorite event! ART + SOUL is a bi-monthly project that I curate with my partners Michelle Cali and the boys from Jazzercise Manny and Mza. It is truly a labor of love and we select all the performers that are on the bill, pick all of the artists that showcase their work, and literally transform the Mezz in downtown Los Angeles into a soulful experience of epic proportions! If you live in Downtown LA, love soul music, good art and good people I highly recommend you come check this place out! It is definitely a unique event in LA and best of all it is FREE until 11pm with an RSVP.

RSVP at http://tinyurl.com/artsouljune2011

Norman the Nomad: Living Paint by David Gilmore

I posted up the behind the scenes shots from this awesome shoot with David Gilmore. Here are the final images of my Living Painting series. These came out pretty awesome!!! Hope you enjoy them as much as I do.

And here are some additional shots that give you a sense of how the illusion was created:

Check out David's work: http://www.modelmayhem.com/1657668

Behind the scenes with Artist David P. Gilmore

I seem to be on some sort of painting kick lately. Maybe I want to be a cartoon character! Who knows? But this week I collaborated with an amazing artist named David P. Gilmore. He has an incredible style where he combines a body painted model with a painted background to create a living painting of sorts. Check out the pics from the shoot and stay tuned for final photos when I get them!

David Gilmore on model Mayhem

David Gilmore's blog

I am Watercolor

I had the honor of being painted in watercolor by the very talented Jose De Juan this weekend. Awesome!

See more of Juan's work HERE