$900 Skateboard

I took my Kenny Hardwork Original customized skateboard to Zumiez in Jersey City to put on gold trucks, Kenny Hardwork Better Sk8 Wheels, Grip, and Bones Bearings. 

Total value is $900

Walk of Art NYC ft.. Kenny Hardwork

I was invited to teach kids an artistic skill by *Walk Of Art at Low Brow Artiques in Brooklyn NY 4.4.2014. It was an honor and pleasure to work with them as well as the talented kids that came, was attentive, and caught on pretty fast. We talked, sketched painted and sketched again. It was a awesome and memorable time.  

*Walk of Art Kids program is an educational component that provides a first rate, hands on arts education experience for children across the city.

www.walkofartnyc.com

"I must be doing Something"

My Comrade General Jonathan V Bray peeped it before i did and put me on....... Wow i started something huh?, bahhh hahahah hahah muuuhah hahaha. An dude name even confirms. I wasnt given much support from folks or Street Art NYC when i dropped the #makemymoneyback scratch off series but wow i must be wrong i must be motivating folks, the streets is watching and so is the industry. The future is looking bright, i know because im ahead of it.

#Artexhibit #Etiquette

By Kenny Hardwork  

1- Look but don't touch 

2-Take a picture and tag 

3- Buy something or make a donation  

4- Dress accordingly 

5- Post location on all social media outlets (minimum 3) 

 6- Don't leave until you meet every artist 

7- Dont go just to drink and get drunk 

8- Don't show up 10mins before exhibit ends 

9- Ask questions to artist 

10- Smell good 

11- RSVP

Brooklyn Nets Basket Bowl & Silent Auction

A week or so later after the HipHop USA and Brooklyn Nets 2nd Annual Art Competition; Terry Nelson told me he wanted me to bring the Basketball I painted along with my portfolio to an event the #BrooklynNets & #BrooklynBaked was having at Lucky Strike Bowling Alley on w 42nd street. Instantly filled with joy i replied "Yes indeed!" The night before the event i finished putting together my portfolio and put the Paint basketball in my oversized waterproof bookbag. 

I arrived early as usual (2hrs early) and waited patiently for Terry and my fellow artist/Winners to arrive. About an hour later i became impatient and anxious so i decided to call Terry to see where he was at, "Your on the comp list bro" i replied without hesitation " Oh really, oh ok see you inside".

 When i walked in i was greeted by staff of The Brooklyn Nets who instructed me to go to the section behind the DJ booth. "You have the ball you painted right?" I saw autographed sports paraphernalia and handed to staff to be placed in a display case and auctioned off with everything else.

    

I went ham, my portfolio is 20 pages (back and forth) lol

 Not even 10 mins later i ran into Terry Nelson and 1st place Winner/ Fellow Artist Sam Jay

   

Mia Hall made the first bid on the ball i painted for $50. She made my day. If no one else bidded  i was happy i got at least one. I am so grateful for her support.

2nd place Winner/Fellow Artist Kaheim Archer showed up right on time.

#BrooklynKnight approved it

Paul Pierce was in the Building

#TJTHEDJ was dropping dope track one after another.

The #Brooklynnettes stopped by to show some love

  

Ally Love looks like she wanted to place a bid :-)

Signed Jerseys

#AllyLove show some love

Auction Winner bought both

Auction winner 

My ball went for $$$

All in all i had a great time, met some interesting people and a few new associates.

I look forward to attending next year without a doubt.

The NFL CP Summit Experience 2014

On March 2nd 2014  I was given the opportunity to attend and assist with the NFL 12th Annual Consumer Products Summit in Baltimore, MD. My duties was to assist at the registration desk, filling and handing out gift bags, make a few announcements, and since i always have my camera i was allowed to take pictures of the experience.

This  event was like a super private and exclusive convention as some would call it, you couldn't even buy a ticket. In attendance of 800 people were licensees, buyers, product managers etc. It was definitely a place I knew I belonged and learned a lot from. Im talking about companies such as Nike, Riddell, Under Armour, Cuce Shoes, New Era, 47 Brand, iHip. Stores such as Target, Amazon, 711, and so much more, the list goes on and on. I met so many people, made a few new friends, discussed and was offered business opportunities, plus had a great time all and all.

*Days shortly after the event I was given a referral letter from the NFL for my professionalism, exceeding their expectations and how they look forward to working with me in the future.  Below is a slideshow video i quickly put together of photos i took during the NFL 12th Annual Consumer Products Summit, Enjoy.

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NFL CP Summit XII in Baltimore, MD

"Chief of Dreams"

Original

Completed

I scanned my sketch and worked on it in photoshop using my Wacom Bamboo tablet.

$10 Prints for sale sizes 4x6 and up. 

*Rights for the Design Not For Sale*

"Electrifying Beast"

I present to you the first skate deck of many i will be designing

"Electrifying Beast"

By Kenny Hardwork

-Screw it #1-

7.62 deck

Acrylic paint and chinese marker, finished with medium gloss varnish. 

$260

*Photo by Kenny Hardwork*

Galeria de Cuisine - Snippet

Happy New Year from Galeria de Cuisine!! Here's a snippet of whats to come for 2014. You're seeing it here first.... an original show concept. This is what we mean by Family, Friends, Food & Art. 

Special thanks to Gazoo AkaJasonallen and Charlie Brown of Lesflo Entertainment Group + more

For inquires on participating on the show and dinner party events, email us at galeriadecuisine@gmail.com

To have your edible creation selected as our food pic of the week, hashtag#feastyoureyesGDC

Hope you enjoy the video. We also hope you like & share. Feel free to comment.

Something much needed

Get familiar with with the name. Details coming soon. Your going to love it