Eric's Perspective Feat. Kenneth Gatewood

Eric's Perspective : A podcast series on African American art

In this episode, Eric sits down with acclaimed artist Kenneth Gatewood. They discuss the role that his parents played in encouraging him to pursue art and his early beginnings as an artist. Growing up in South Central LA and the artists that influenced him. Being an artist, managing himself and the importance of presentation. Gatewood’s artistic process, working with watercolor and his signature work; including his iconic "Baby Series" that use children as a subject matter. Creating artwork with athletes including figures from Boxing and college sports as a subject matter. Being the first African American to hold licenses to major sports leagues simultaneously; including the NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL and MLS. His experience of meting Muhammed Ali, who signed works of his and his most recently — the art mentorship program that he teaches; working with children at the Richardson Foundation in Inglewood.
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Guest Bio: Kenneth Gatewood is an acclaimed watercolor artist. His masterful paintings have been prized and treasured by celebrities throughout the globe. From Michael Jackson, Tyler Perry, Jack Nicklaus, Dan Marino, Muhammad Ali, Michael Jordan, Queen Latifah, Magic Johnson, and countless others.

About Eric's Perspective: A podcast series on African American art with Eric Hanks — African American art specialist, owner of the renowned M. Hanks Gallery and commissioner on the Los Angeles County Arts Commission; offers his perspective on African American art through in-depth conversations with fellow art enthusiasts where they discuss the past, present & future of African American art.
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About Eric Hanks: African American art specialist and owner of the renowned M. Hanks Gallery, Eric Hanks is one of the leading representatives of Black artists, promoting and selling their works nationally to individual and museum collections, publishing exhibition catalogues, teaching art appreciation classes, and writing articles and essays appearing in prestigious art books and various other publications.