It was the anniversary of San Francisco's "Summer of Love." Festival coordinators brought back memories for some attendees and instilled new ones in others. Each square along the boulevard was its own adaption of the theme. With the help of…
Each June the San Diego County Fair offers thrills and chills with a host of carnival games (and scary rides). Along with those all adrenaline-pumping and artery-clogging activities is the vibrant chalk art! The theme in 2017 was "How The…
Sandi Johnson, a San Diego County resident and business owner called out of the blue last fall. When I answered, she asked "is this Raziah the artist?" Yes I replied. "Do you still do art?" she asked. Yes I replied.…
Thanks to San Diego-based curator, Cheryl Ethers two of my paintings were accepted into a 2017 lease agreement at Jazzercise's Carlsbad Headquarters. I've celebrated ample fellow artists for having their work rotate through the halls of the nationally recognized fitness organization…
On June 19, 2016 I humbly took home the 2nd Place Award for this years annual San Diego County Fair Chalk Festival. My 10x10 street painting entitled "I'm Late" wowed onlookers with its Steampunk interpretation of Lewis Carols classic Alice…
The Gypsy Bride series is making its way through the Pacific Northwest! This time the show is under the direction of curator, Jeffrey Howard. The cubist-inspired paintings embark on their third Oregon exhibition; this time housed in the intimate bridal…
Sure we know the master artists of yesteryear, but let's remember to give credit to the amazing artists of today! Last weekend, 360CHALK Team Cynthia Kostylo, Cecelia Linayao, Delphine Louie Anaya, and myself immortalized 11 living, working, street painters in…
If you did not already know, I have epilepsy. I've had my first seizure at age 7, and a handful since then. Thankfully I also have what doctors call "auras" and what I call "de ja vus." This has been…
Ever wonder why some artists describe themselves as "Professional Artists"? Or why they seem a little frantic and constantly in motion? It's because they are truly working their fingers to the bone. Professional Artists, such as myself are defined by…
There is a popular saying "Go big or go home;" we did! In April 2015 Cyndi Kostylo lead our team in a 30' diameter street painting at the Newport Beach Del A'rte. The street painting was a recreation of Italy's…