Ya'qub Shabazz Fine Art

Beautiful Art, Beautiful Culture, Beautiful Legacy

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Commissions | Ya’qub Shabazz

This is an original custom painting! These are not posters or prints, they are original paintings on gallery-wrapped canvas with all hardware included. Your painting will be shipped and wall ready from the day you receive it, no framing is required! Your painting will be shipped to you using a protective shipping method to ensure that your painting arrives in pristine condition.

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Pauze The Machine: Verse 1

Pauze the machine: Verse 1 is the first series of neo-expressionism-styled digital paintings by Rochester, NY-based artist Ya'qub Shabazz. Pause the machine is layered with meaning, culture, and tradition and is also a glimpse into futurism. Inspired by the rhythms of that pure soul music that speaks to my heart, I wanted to create something that was as much about capturing a moment in time as it was about creating a vision of what's possible in the future.

I chose to use this style because of its ability to capture light, color and texture—all elements that are important to me when creating art. It also allows me to bring together multiple influences from various styles of painting into one cohesive piece. When making these works I like to think about how each one could be seen as a snapshot in time or an alternate reality where all other possibilities come together for one moment in space.

Dimensions: Various

These works are presented on the highest quality archival paper.

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Mother Maya: Remembering Dr. Maya Angelou

One of my favorite literary giants, Mother Maya Angelou was an American poet, memoirist, and civil rights activist. She published seven autobiographies, three books of essays, several books of poetry, and is credited with a list of plays, movies, and television shows spanning over 50 years. She received dozens of awards and more than 50 honorary degrees.

18”X24” Acrylic on canvas (Signed and wall ready)

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Painting With Purpose

Receive the gift of creative fulfillment with a journey in creativity and cultural education with painting exploration!

Learn in a 100% non-judgment zone. This program is all about growth, learning, and free expression!

Explore foundational artists' techniques related to color, tone, texture, traditional and non-traditional methods of painting, glazing, self-portraiture, and much more. Explore the basics of painting with acrylic.

Learn more about the Black American contribution to contemporary art!

Create a MASTERPIECE of your own!

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Painting With Soul

Join this lively 90-minute painting beginner-level class and explore your creative side while learning some fundamental painting techniques with artist Ya'qub Shabazz as you complete an original canvas painting in the beautiful space at the historic Wilder Building at 1 East Main Street in downtown Rochester, NY.

Everything you need to create your masterpiece is included. Paints and 16"X20" Canvas. (You may want to bring something to protect your clothes. or wear something suitable to paint in).

In this class, we will be enjoying some classic music while we paint. There will be some fun and interactive exercises involving the songs that we listen to as we paint.

Some of the areas we will explore while creating the piece will include:

1. How to mix your colors

2. Adding life to the painting

3. Adding accents

4. Creating dimension and character

I am certain that after incorporating the tips learned here, you will be able to transfer the skills to other creative pieces.

REFRESHMENTS INCLUDED!

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Painting With Purpose

Receive the gift of creative fulfillment with a journey in creativity and cultural education with painting exploration!

Learn in a 100%non-judgment zone. This program is all about growth, learning, and free expression!

Explore foundational artists' techniques related to color, tone, texture, traditional and non-traditional methods of painting, glazing, self-portraiture, and much more. Explore the basics of painting with acrylic.

Learn more about the Black American contribution to contemporary art

Create a MASTERPIECE of your own

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Find The Beginning: Vivid Soul (Print) #2

“If you want to know the end, look at the beginning.” -African Proverb

8”X10” Unframed Print

Each of these prints come on the highest quality gallery ready prints on the finest archival paper.

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Painting Lois Mailou Jones

About this event

Join us as we recreate some of the works of the legendary Harlem Renaissance painter and art educator, Lois Mailou Jones. Take you pick of Lois Mailou Jones paintings to recreate under the guidance of an experienced painting instructor.

Who is Lois Mailou Jones?

Visual artist Lois Mailou Jones was born in 1905 in Boston, Massachusetts to Thomas Vreeland and Carolyn Dorinda Jones. Her father was a superintendent of a building and later became a lawyer, her mother was a cosmetologist. Early in life Jones displayed a passion for drawing, and her parents encouraged this interest by enrolling her in the High School of Practical Arts in Boston where she majored in art. In 1927, Jones graduated with honors from the Boston Museum of Fine Arts and continued her education at the Boston Normal School of Arts and the Designers Art School in Boston.

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Mindful Painting

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Painting Workshop

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Ndoto za baba zetu (Dreams of our fathers)

When a father praises his children, he flatters himself.

When a father prays for his children, he extends his life.

When a father guides his children, he protects his wealth.

When a father loves his children, he saves the world.

18”X24” Oil on stretched canvas

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Art Collectors Series #1 (Mug)

"Art collectors are curators of the HUMAN EXPERIENCE" - Y. Shabazz Whether you're drinking your morning coffee, evening tea, or something in between – this mug's for you! It's sturdy and glossy with a vivid print that'll withstand the microwave and dishwasher.

• Ceramic

• 11 oz mug dimensions: 3.85″ (9.8 cm) in height, 3.35″ (8.5 cm) in diameter

• 15 oz mug dimensions: 4.7″ (12 cm) in height, 3.35″ (8.5 cm) in diameter

• Dishwasher and microwave safe

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PAINTING WITH PURPOSE WORKSHOP

Give the gift of creative fulfillment with a journey in creativity and cultural education with this 4-week art workshop! Open to all levels, for beginners and seasoned artists alike, your loved one will choose any art class they would like, while they: 

·      Learn in a 100% non-judgement zone. This program is all about growth, learning, and free expression!

·      Explore foundational artists techniques related to color, tone, texture, traditional and non-traditional methods of painting, glazing, self-portraiture, and much more.

·      Learn about the impact and contributions of Black American artists in contemporary art. This section includes a lively and detailed class on the lives of some of those artists that will both inform and inspire.

·      Learn to express themselves using the language of the visual arts.

·      Receive one-on-one instruction and guidance as we move forward with the projects.

·      Learn about the therapeutic benefits of painting and practice relaxation, mindfulness, and stress relief techniques during the classes.

·      All materials included!

Mondays 6:30-7:45

April 25th – May 16th

Instructor: Ya’qub Shabazz

5 Seats Remaining

Price: $215

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“Queen”: Remembering Coretta Scott King (50)

Founder of the King Center, Mother, Activist, and the reason why we celebrate the life of Martin Luther King Jr. in the way that we do today. Queen Coretta Scott King (1927-2006) a special figure in the history of Black America, and we celebrate her contributions to our world.

Dimensions: 16”x20”

Each of these prints are HAND SIGNED, and are presented on the highest quality archival paper.

Limited Edition Prints (50)

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Painting With Purpose

Join us for a 90-minute class that combines painting, art history and a deep dive into the lives of some of the artist that shaped the Black American contribution to American art.

More than just exploring culture and art history, this is an opportunity to stretch your own creative muscles while developing your own works utilizing some of the techniques of the master works that we will explore.

WHAT YOU GET:

16"X20" Canvas

All Supplies provided

Refreshments provided

A fun and interactive learning experience

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

Introduce participants to the fundamental processes of visual perception and artistic expression.

Develop students’ confidence in using painting as a primary medium for artistic expression.

Develop students’ ability to verbalize ideas and processes in art making.

Develop understanding of art history, major styles and contemporary issues in painting.

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Still Life (Pears #11)

A beautiful still life that makes for a great piece for any of your spaces.

8”X10” Acrylic on canvas

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Ananse Ntontan: The Spiders Web

Ananse Ntontan translates loosely to “spiders web” and is the symbol for creativity, wisdom, and the complexities of life. Ananse, the spider is a well known character in many West African folk tales. The tales of Ananse have spread throughout the African diaspora.

12”X16” Acrylic on canvas