Uploaded July 2023 | Updated September 2026, 4 days ago
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.
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.
Artwork on display: "SHE EVOLVES" Original watercolor 30 x 22 inches.
"Makaveli" original watercolor collage 30 X 22 inches. (On the piece is an original CD cover All Eyes on me and the original CD from February 13, 1996. The articles on the work is from Rolling Stone Magazine October 31, 1996 featuring Tupac Shakur.)
About Eric's Perspective: A podcast series on African American art with Eric Hanks. Eric Hanks — African American art specialist, owner of the renowned M. Hanks Gallery; 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.
For more, visit ericsperspective.com
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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.
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.
Artwork on display: "SHE EVOLVES" Original watercolor 30 x 22 inches.
"Makaveli" original watercolor collage 30 X 22 inches. (On the piece is an original CD cover All Eyes on me and the original CD from February 13, 1996. The articles on the work is from Rolling Stone Magazine October 31, 1996 featuring Tupac Shakur.)
About Eric's Perspective: A podcast series on African American art with Eric Hanks. Eric Hanks — African American art specialist, owner of the renowned M. Hanks Gallery; 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.
For more, visit ericsperspective.com
#ERICSPERSPECTIVE #AFRICANAMERICAN #ART
LISTEN ON:
Apple Podcasts: apple.co/2B6wB3U
Spotify: spoti.fi/3j6QRmW
Google Podcasts: bit.ly/3fNNgrY
iHeartRadio: https://ihr.fm/2KtYGXv
Pandora: pdora.co/38pFWAm
Connect with us:
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