And the shovel will live on.
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.…
2nd place awarded at the San Diego County Fair!
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…
Immortalizing the artists of today!
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…
Yes. I have seizures
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 what makes a “Professional Artist” a professional?
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…
Director of Marketing for Oceanside Museum of Art!!
Big news my friends! I have accepted a full-time position with Oceanside Museum of Art, Oceanside, CA as the Director of Marketing. This new roll utilizes my academic training, all of my non-profit management skills, networking savvy, and eye for…
What?? Ketchup? Really?
That's right! Two paintings made entirely out of good ole' Heinz 57. On September 9, 2014 I worked with the upbeat Brownsville Texas Johnny Rockets Restaurant team on their official opening event. In just two hours I created two fabulous…
“Reflections” will have a new home after the Cole Library Show
Within 36 hours of installing the Gypsy Brides at the Cole Library, I had two calls for purchase. Local resident and community advocate, Rhonda Petrini is the new owner of Reflections and will be hanging her painting in her office…
“Unwilling to Let Go” goes home with Elena Lai Etcheverry
"Unwilling to Let Go", Oil on Canvas has a new home with Elena Lai Etcheverry! The owner and founder of Charity Wings Art Center, Elena Lai Etcheverry knew instantly that she wanted to own one of the Gypsy Brides! Elena…
“Nature vs Nurture” celebrates its new home with Pamela Wolf
"Nature vs Nurture," Oil on Canvas, celebrates its new home with Pamela Wolf. Pamela fell in love with the painting "Nature vs Nurture" when she came over day after day to paint in the studio with me. We talked about…