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REMEMBERING HARRY UZOKA . Here’s the third installment of my TuTchT Comics Casting portrait of my brother Harry as super hero of color “Batwing.” As one of my greatest muses, I had several different options of images of Harry as Batwing in my files. As it turned out, my Comics Casting collabo with a Harry proved to be my last. His senseless murder took him from us only months later. For the past two years I’ve revisited those unused options.and, as ever, Harry lights up the room & ignites my imagination. His hard-to-describe powers of communicating volumes through a simple, wordless image are still in full effect. Thank you, brother. . ——- MORE COMICS CASTING PORTRAITS are on the drawing board, nearing completion. To read about why I engage in the yearly practice of creating portraits of models of color costumed as superheroes of color, you can scroll back through my posts. Its a fun, fanboy kind of practice, but with a deep-rooted purpose at its core. . It’s been a mad busy couple months here in the TuTchT/LoJoWerkz lab as I’m working around the clock to bring our musical based on the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921, “A Song of Greenwood” to audiences in 2021. The “Comics Casting” series, as inconsequential as it may appear of the surface, is an important tradition of my purpose. So stay tuned for the rest of the week. . . @HarryUzoka @dccomics #TuTchT #TuTchTIMAGING #ThruTuTchTEyes #HarryUzoka #RememberingHarry #GreatestMaleModels #TopMaleModelsofColor #TuTchTComicsCasting #ModelPortraits #HarryUzokaTuTchT #TopModelsofColorCastasSuperherosofColor #Batwing #TuTchTModelPortraits #CostumingtheModels #KingUzoka #HarryUzokaRemembranceDay #HarryUzokaForever https://www.instagram.com/p/B59MqixFZ5e/?igshid=reppfz0py1cp

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THROWBACK BROTHERS in BLUE - TuTchT COMICS CASTING . Each Halloween for many years now. yup. I’m on it. 2 new joints underway! . Had to keep my Blue Tsunami posts going, so I pulled a handful of the hero squad from years past who’s costumes fit in the blue theme. (see my previous post for an explanation of why I’ve done this for about 8 years I think.) . Clockwise from the top: Cykeem White as Static Shock, O’Shea Roberton as Frozone, Rob Evans as Superman (Val Zod,) Fernando Cabral as Cloak (of “Cloak and Dagger,”) Samuel Barrie as Miles Morales (animated film version,) Salieu Jalloh as Black Panther, Valentine as Aqualad (mash up of comics version and Teen Titans animated version,) and holdin’ down the center, brother Ger Duany as Nick Fury. (yo, check out Ger’s amazing memoir just published, “Walk Toward the Rising Sun”) . I’ve got 2 more on the drawing board tonite. HAPPY HALLOWEEN FAM! . @TuTchTig @cykeemwhite @Oshearobertson @robjamesevans @fernandocabral07 @samuel_barrie @salieujalloh22 @harryuzoka @x.valentine @ger-duany. . #TuTchT #TuTchTIMAGING #ThruTuTchTEyes #TuTchTComicsCasting #ModelPortraits #TopMaleModelsofColor #CykeemWhiteTuTchT #OSheaRobertsonTuTchT #RobEvansTuTchT #FernandoCabralTuTchT #SamuelBarrieTuTchT #SalieuJallohTuTchT #HarryUzokaTuTchT #ValentineTuTchT #GerDuanyTuTchT #VOTE #ThrowbackBrothersinBlue #TopModelsofColorCastasSuperherosofColor #Halloween #TuTchTModelPortraits #CostumingtheModels #AmericasMustVoteElection #CorrectiveElection #VoteEarly #BlueTsunami 🔵🌊🔵 #VOTEVOTEVOTE https://www.instagram.com/p/CHBy40dF8M3/?igshid=69xi7o1r5nq3

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Each Halloween for many years now. yup. I’m on it. 2 new joints underway! . As I explain each year, yeah, i know its kind a juvenile practice haha, but hey, its Halloween. There is some genuine depth behind it tho… one reason I've continued this tradition of casting some of the great models of color as some of the great superheroes of color is to remind these guys that in many instances the impact they are having on younger generations is heroic in nature. They step into these roles and become the visual embodiment of "the ideal male" …”the guy that everyone wants to be.” . These visual cues are subconsciously absorbed by kids who are inundated with advertising images all day long. For a brother to take on the role of an ideal man of color that the next generation can aspire to is a life purpose that is definitely super-heroic in my eyes. These role models are sorely needed! My list of models/comics casting that I WANT to create is way too long (and each year after I post I inevitably get messages from models wanting to be #squaded up.) I never have time to do as many as I'd like. Ive created around 14 or 15 now I think. (I put together a Blue-theme collage of a few… posting it next.) I’ve got 2 more on the drawing board tonite. HAPPY HALLOWEEN FAM! . This lil teaser joint feature my forever muse @HarryUzoka as Batwing. It was the last collabo we did, just a couple months before his tragic death. . #TuTchT #TuTchTIMAGING #ThruTuTchTEyes #TuTchTComicsCasting #ModelPortraits #TopMaleModelsofColor #HarryUzoka #VOTE #ThrowbackBrothersinBlue #TopModelsofColorCastasSuperherosofColor #Halloween #TuTchTModelPortraits #CostumingtheModels #AmericasMustVoteElection #CorrectiveElection #VoteEarly #BlueTsunami #VOTEVOTEVOTE https://www.instagram.com/p/CHByUXZFyUZ/?igshid=nhy88kt0dbfq

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TuTchT COMICS CASTING - Austin Crute as Wesley Fists (“Daybreak”) . This final 2019 installment of my “TuTchT Comics Casting” portraits is a little different from the others in the series. Rather than a model of color costumed as a superhero of color, here’s longtime TuTchTfav Austin Crute, a multi-talented young brother whose skyrocketing career brought him to the screen this year as a popular action hero. . I’ve been following & shouting about Austin’s talents for many years now. He first showed up on the TuTchT/LoJoWerkz radar in 2013 as an ATL high school student displaying exceptional musical theatre skills as a @JimmyAwards finalist. I soon became familiar with his remarkable skills in the studio as a performer/producer/arranger killin’ it in a unique, musically-advanced style I like to call “IntelliTrap.” I followed his journey through years at the Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music at @NYUtisch, all the while shining a spotlight on this guy’s jaw-dropping potential. . The spotlight finally began to catch up as he took the acting dive a few years ago, landing a string of plum roles starting as 2016’s most widely buzzed-about casting move, as Justin Bieber on Donald Glover’s multi-award-winning “Atlanta,” followed by a spot on megahit “Orange is the New Black,” & a supporting role in 2019’s critically-lauded “Booksmart.” And currently inhabiting the role of former jock/bully-turned-weed-toking-pacifist-rōnin-ninja-warrior Wesley Fists in Netflix’s post-apocalyptic Millennial dramedy, “Daybreak.” . With a deserved social media following of nearly 80,000 now, I know his journey has just begun. Catch this superhero-of-creativity next on Netflix’s “Trinkets” & in the feature comedy “Tankhouse.” . @austincrute @daybreak @Netflix @childishgambino @atlantafx @booksmart #TuTchT #TuTchTIMAGING #ThruTuTchTEyes #TuTchTComicsCasting #AustinCrute #WesleyFists #Daybreak #TuTchTFav #ActorPortraits #Atlanta #BlackBieber #Booksmart #SuperheroesofColor #AustinCruteTuTchT https://www.instagram.com/p/B6Wm_TDlsZK/?igshid=1vt8p7uus9d2w

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TuTchT COMICS CASTING - Fernando Cabral as CLOAK (“Cloak and Dagger”) . This tribute is long overdue. I first saw supermodel Fernando Cabral in a 2010 H&M shoot with his brother, model/footwear designer Armando Cabral and I’ve been fascinated by his enigmatic, uniquely-sculpted, incredibly stunning face ever since. I’ve remained a locked-in fan & supporter. The venerated Cabral brothers top my list of models I respect - across the board, and I’m not alone. The word that always follows the mention of Fernando & Armando Cabral is “classy.” . Fernando has held superhero status in my mind for a decade now, but I’ve never included him in the series because I hadn’t found an appropriate character match yet. I found it! The melancholic, brooding, dark-force-under-control, disciplined stillness of Tyrone Johnson’s “Cloak” was the perfect fit. Like Cloak, Fernando’s powers resulted from an industrial explosion of an abundant mysterious energy source. In this case it was the modeling industry and the mysterious abundant energy emanated from Mr. Cabral’s himself. Tyrone powerful cloak, (which belonged first to his brother…yeah) contains,the powerful Darkforce that swirls just below the surface of this very deep young man. In all my ComicsCasting portraits, I don’t think I’ve had a more successful visual metaphor for the emotionally-loaded subject matter. This speaks, again, to Fernando’s considerable skills! . Fernando’s work history is packed full of a Who’s Who of designers, iconic Fashion names, and top brands. With literally hundreds of gigs under his belt, he’s everywhere. Currently he’s the face of H&M Fall Advertising and on the cover of Men’s Health (Sept Style Guide) .—- He is on model.com's current list of top money makers (one of only 5 male models of color on the list.) He’s repped by @karacteragency in Lisbon and worldwide by 15 top agencies in the world’s fashion meccas. . @FernandoCabral07 @Marvel @cloakanddaggertv #TuTchT #TuTchTIMAGING #ThruTuTchTEyes #TuTchTComicsCasting #FernandoCabral #CloakandDagger #TyroneJohnson #Marvel #TuTchTFav #ModelPortraits #TopMaleModels #TopModelsofColorasSuperheroesofColor #FernandoCabralTuTchT #Cabralbros https://www.instagram.com/p/B6CFIUNlFiT/?igshid=1izpz2c07rp8q

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TuTchT COMICS CASTING Yessir. It’s been a TuTchT tradition for about 7 years now. Why? Read on. . These typically drop around Halloween and even tho I started work on this year’s portraits in Oct, they’re just now dropping because I’ve been swamped writing grant proposals for my musical “A Song of Greenwood” (based on the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921) hoping to get it on its feet by 2021. STAY TUNED! —— And follow for final 2 portraits of 2019, dropping Fri & Sat. . What and WHY is “TuTchT COMICS CASTING?” (repost explanation) My time is very limited so when I take time out for a portrait, I sincerely hope it rises above the somewhat diminishing label of "Fan Art." But each Halloween I kinda "fanboy" out. (Not as mental as “stannin” hahaha but you know.) Yeah, its kinda juvenile to draw someone as a superhero but I believe in feeding the inner juvenile whenever possible. hahaha. Don't get it totally twisted though, one reason I've continued my tradition of casting some of the great models of color as some of the great superheroes of color is to remind these guys that in many instances the impact they are having on younger generations is heroic in nature. They step into these roles becoming the visual embodiment of "the ideal male" …the guy that everyone wants to be. These messages are subconsciously absorbed by kids inundated with advertising images 24/7. To take on the role of “an ideal man/man of color” that young kids can aspire to is a life purpose that is definitely super-heroic in my eyes. These types of role models are vital to our country right now! . My list of models that I WANT to create superhero portraits for is mad long and each year after I post new joints I get messages from top models wanting to be #squaded up. I never have time to do as many as I'd like. I’m getting close to 20 joints now. (you can search/follow hashtag TuTchTcomicscasting to see them all.) . #TuTchT #TuTchTIMAGING #ThruTuTchTEyes #TuTchTComicsCasting #ModelPortraits #TopMaleModelsofColor #TopModelsofColorCastasSuperherosofColor #Halloween #TuTchTModelPortraits #CostumingtheModels https://www.instagram.com/p/B5_hcG5laR6/?igshid=cmudv0bk0j2w

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TuTchT COMICS CASTING - Samuel Barrie as Miles Morales This is actually my 2nd Miles Morales portrait, the 1st was Lucas Cristiano in ‘13 as Miles was gaining steam as Marvel’s new Spider-Man. With the release of last year’s Oscar-Winning “Into the Spider-verse” a new take on the character grabbed the mind of the public. . Simultaneously, a young model based in Sydney, Aus, Samuel Barrie, was also gaining steam. The animated film quickly became one of my all-time favs… as did the multi-talented Mr. Barrie. Sam made the leap to the US market last year and because of our shared interests in music, screenwriting, filmmaking, our penchant for irreverent truth-telling, an unquenchable curiosity and quest for great storytelling, Sam & I became fast fam - with many collaborations in the works! . This portrait of Sam as Miles has some major depth to it. Rather than the stereotypical heroic fight stance, I opted for this more truthful pose. Why does the public love Miles Morales? Because he is a young outsider struggling to come to grips with the incredible set of gifts & skills fate has bestowed on him; trying to fully embrace his purpose while under the scrutinizing, judgmental gaze of those around him who expect him to embrace his super-heroism while also doubting him and attempting to manipulate him. Welcome, Misters Morales and Barrie to the life of a superhero. . You’ll see lots more of Sam in 2020 as he’s adding international agencies to his resume this year. He will be based in London for the first quarter of 2020 at his new UK home, Premiere Models. Follow him & watch this page for his Fashion week appearances. —- I’ve got mad love for this guy. There’s something magical about the right kid in the right story in the right place at the right time in history. And I’ve got a good eye for magic. . @Samuel_Barrie @Marvel @chic_management @premiermodels @twomanagement #TuTchT #TuTchTIMAGING #ThruTuTchTEyes #TuTchTComicsCasting #SamuelBarrie #MilesMorales #Spiderman #IntotheSpiderverse #Marvel #TuTchTFam #ModelPortraits #TopMaleModelsofColor #TopModelsofColorCastasSuperherosofColor #SamuelBarrieTuTchT #TuTchTModelPortraits https://www.instagram.com/p/B5_g9f6lqEm/?igshid=xn923y9o6521

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COMING SOON - 2 or 3 new portraits. I didn’t drop them on Halloween this year cause I’m in the middle of 2 big grant proposals trynna get my musical “A Song of Greenwood” (based on events surrounding the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921) on it’s feet. —— if you’re new to my page here’s a repost explanation of the series: . TuTchT COMICS CASTING My production schedule stays so packed these days that when I finally get a chance to do a portrait, I try to create a work with a depth of meaning behind it. I sincerely hope my work rises above the label of "Fan Art." But Halloween is one of the few times of the year that I get to totally "fanboy" out. (Not quite as mental as “stannin” tho.). Yeah, its kinda juvenile to draw someone as a superhero but I believe in feeding the inner juvenile whenever possible. hahaha. Don't get it totally twisted though, one reason I've continued my tradition of casting some of the great models of color as some of the great superheroes of color is to remind these guys that in many instances the impact they are having on younger generations is heroic in nature. They step into these roles and become the visual embodiment of "the ideal male" …the guy that everyone wants to be. These messages are subconsciously absorbed by kids who are inundated with advertising images all day long. For a brother to take on the role of an ideal man of color that the next generation can aspire to is a life purpose that is definitely super-heroic in my eyes. These role models are sorely needed! . My list of models/comics casting that I WANT to create is way too long and each year after I post I get messages from top models wanting to be #squaded up. I never have time to do as many as I'd like. Ive created over a dozen now (scroll thru my feed to last Oct to see them all.) New joints on the way. . #TuTchT #TuTchTIMAGING #ThruTuTchTEyes #TuTchTComicsCasting #ModelPortraits #TopMaleModelsofColor #HarryUzokaDay #TopModelsofColorCastasSuperherosofColor #Halloween #TuTchTModelPortraits #CostumingtheModels https://www.instagram.com/p/B4vyVcSFs76/?igshid=139nlsg2zjm6l