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Sydney paints live at House of Vans Detroit /January 26, 2019 by Sydney James

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Before I share my “Ode to 40” saga, I’d like to thank each and everyone of you who reached out through posts, texts, phone calls, thoughts, and well wishes. I am eternally grateful! My big day was nothing short of AMAZING! “Ode to 40” Spending my 40th at the Essence Festival in New Orleans was NOT my plan or desire. All of the Gods however said “but dats what da hell you gone do! Just wait and see!” Low and behold, I received a call from my old advertising agency homie that works for UWI Group, Nicole Sebree Henry saying that Ford Motor Company wants me to paint a mural for their booth at the festival and for me to showcase my work in their lounge. I humbly accepted their invitation. Not too long after that call, I received a call from a curator for the Jane Club in New Orleans (a connection made by my sister/friend Genelle Brooks-Petty)wanting me to showcase 2 of my paintings for an event for the Mayor! It kept getting better! My sister Geralynn and Jordette Singleton flew down to hang with me! Ford also highlighted me on the big screen at the SuperDome and then we partied at Estelle’s after dark event like it was a straight club out in Kingston! With a whopping 3 hours of sleep, I got my ass up to do a round table with 4 amazing black women entrepreneurs including our own Melissa Butler (yay). To top it off, Mc Lyte moderated the artists’ panel that included Mychael Shane, Shantell Martin, Melissa Mitchell and me. There’s so much more but you get the gist, EYES TIED! 40 is amplifying my why and I’m full of nothing but gratitude ❤️❤️ #myfordfam #EssenceFest @ford @essence @essencefest #imclimbingthestairstogoatonestepatatime
Before I share my “Ode to 40” saga, I’d like to thank each and everyone of you who reached out through posts, texts, phone calls, thoughts, and well wishes. I am eternally grateful! My big day was nothing short of AMAZING! “Ode to 40” Spending my 40th at the Essence Festival in New Orleans was NOT my plan or desire. All of the Gods however said “but dats what da hell you gone do! Just wait and see!” Low and behold, I received a call from my old advertising agency homie that works for UWI Group, Nicole Sebree Henry saying that Ford Motor Company wants me to paint a mural for their booth at the festival and for me to showcase my work in their lounge. I humbly accepted their invitation. Not too long after that call, I received a call from a curator for the Jane Club in New Orleans (a connection made by my sister/friend Genelle Brooks-Petty)wanting me to showcase 2 of my paintings for an event for the Mayor! It kept getting better! My sister Geralynn and Jordette Singleton flew down to hang with me! Ford also highlighted me on the big screen at the SuperDome and then we partied at Estelle’s after dark event like it was a straight club out in Kingston! With a whopping 3 hours of sleep, I got my ass up to do a round table with 4 amazing black women entrepreneurs including our own Melissa Butler (yay). To top it off, Mc Lyte moderated the artists’ panel that included Mychael Shane, Shantell Martin, Melissa Mitchell and me. There’s so much more but you get the gist, EYES TIED! 40 is amplifying my why and I’m full of nothing but gratitude ❤️❤️ #myfordfam #EssenceFest @ford @essence @essencefest #imclimbingthestairstogoatonestepatatime
#dayone #EssenceFest #EssenceFestival #ford @ford @essencefest @essence #mural #whatsnextpartdeaux #jonnionthespot #mymusesbemusin @jonni_lyn #workinprogress #waitforit #blackwoman #black #sydney #sydneygjames #sydneyjamesart #girlraisedindetroit #detroitgoestoneworleans #nola #neworleans #whodat
#dayone #EssenceFest #EssenceFestival #ford @ford @essencefest @essence #mural #whatsnextpartdeaux #jonnionthespot #mymusesbemusin @jonni_lyn #workinprogress #waitforit #blackwoman #black #sydney #sydneygjames #sydneyjamesart #girlraisedindetroit #detroitgoestoneworleans #nola #neworleans #whodat
#wheelsup #amflights #goingtopaintmyfutureproud In case you didn’t know, I’m super-excited that I'll be joining #MyFordFam at #EssenceFest ❤ follow this link here if you plan on attending https://www.infinitesweeps.com/sweepstake/180699-Essence-2020-Ford-Vehicle-Sweepstakes.html for the opportunity to win a new @Ford car or SUV of your choice! 🚘 Visit www.Ford.com to check out the full lineup to decide what to test drive! #Ad #BuiltFordProud #sydney #sydneygjames #sydneyjamesart #detroitgoestoneworleans #girlraisedindetroit #whatsnextpartdeux #yearof40
#wheelsup #amflights #goingtopaintmyfutureproud In case you didn’t know, I’m super-excited that I'll be joining #MyFordFam at #EssenceFest ❤ follow this link here if you plan on attending https://www.infinitesweeps.com/sweepstake/180699-Essence-2020-Ford-Vehicle-Sweepstakes.html for the opportunity to win a new @Ford car or SUV of your choice! 🚘 Visit www.Ford.com to check out the full lineup to decide what to test drive! #Ad #BuiltFordProud #sydney #sydneygjames #sydneyjamesart #detroitgoestoneworleans #girlraisedindetroit #whatsnextpartdeux #yearof40
My time in #milwaukee was filled with nothing but #love I couldn’t have painted a #mural on a more perfect location than @sherman.phoenix I ate well, snacked well, dialed down well, energized well, healed well, you name it and the service was provided for me in that space. #incubator #blackpeopledosupportblackbusiness #shoutout to @9thcloudtherapy for my much needed “post mural painting” massage. @kyndal_j and Drea for taking care of my caffeine needs at @shindigcoffee, @funkyfreshspringrolls for lacing me with #shrimpburgers made to perfection, @lushpopcorn, @honeybeesagewellness, @sauceandspicemke for the extra water when needed, @confectionatelyyours_ggg for some OMG cookies, @buffalobossmilwaukee for hooking up my crew with bomb ass wings and going out your way to help me with my equipment. I could go on and on for days so I’m going to end with, if you’re traveling to Milwaukee, please visit @sherman.phoenix, it’s a one stop shop for all of your needs! #sydneypaintstheworld #murals #wisconsin #artlife #artlove #girlraisedindetroit #detroitgoestomilwaukee #sydney #sydneygjames
My time in #milwaukee was filled with nothing but #love I couldn’t have painted a #mural on a more perfect location than @sherman.phoenix I ate well, snacked well, dialed down well, energized well, healed well, you name it and the service was provided for me in that space. #incubator #blackpeopledosupportblackbusiness #shoutout to @9thcloudtherapy for my much needed “post mural painting” massage. @kyndal_j and Drea for taking care of my caffeine needs at @shindigcoffee, @funkyfreshspringrolls for lacing me with #shrimpburgers made to perfection, @lushpopcorn, @honeybeesagewellness, @sauceandspicemke for the extra water when needed, @confectionatelyyours_ggg for some OMG cookies, @buffalobossmilwaukee for hooking up my crew with bomb ass wings and going out your way to help me with my equipment. I could go on and on for days so I’m going to end with, if you’re traveling to Milwaukee, please visit @sherman.phoenix, it’s a one stop shop for all of your needs! #sydneypaintstheworld #murals #wisconsin #artlife #artlove #girlraisedindetroit #detroitgoestomilwaukee #sydney #sydneygjames
#sneakpeek #whatsnextpartdeaux "#Ad #essencefestival2019 Pursuing my dream was one of the best decisions of my life! I'm so thankful that dream is now a reality and has led to the relationship I'm building with @Ford and its mission to #PaintTheFutureProud 🙌 If you're going to be in New Orleans for #EssenceFestival next week, make sure to stop by the @Ford booth. And don't forget to sign up for a chance to win a new @Ford #Explorer, #Escape, #F150 or #Mustang 🚘 of your choice. See the link below: https://usspromos.com/5m2 #MyFordFam #BuiltFordProud Sweepstakes Short Rules: No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited. Must be legal U.S. resident, 21 years of age or older. Sweepstakes ends 7/7/19. For official rules with prize, entry, odds and eligibility details, go to www.essence.com/ford."
#sneakpeek #whatsnextpartdeaux "#Ad #essencefestival2019 Pursuing my dream was one of the best decisions of my life! I'm so thankful that dream is now a reality and has led to the relationship I'm building with @Ford and its mission to #PaintTheFutureProud 🙌 If you're going to be in New Orleans for #EssenceFestival next week, make sure to stop by the @Ford booth. And don't forget to sign up for a chance to win a new @Ford #Explorer, #Escape, #F150 or #Mustang 🚘 of your choice. See the link below: https://usspromos.com/5m2 #MyFordFam #BuiltFordProud Sweepstakes Short Rules: No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited. Must be legal U.S. resident, 21 years of age or older. Sweepstakes ends 7/7/19. For official rules with prize, entry, odds and eligibility details, go to www.essence.com/ford."
#Whatnext part one is complete! I present to you “Steadily Rising.” 900 sq ft in 2 days and I rode solo today! Come at me bro 🤣🤣🤣! @sherman.phoenix @gener8tor by way of @clare_dasilva, @laniasprolesartist by way of @arianavaeth and the dope folks in #ShermanPark of #Milwaukee, thank you for welcoming me and treating me like family. I thank you and my mama thanks you! Now on to the next! #essencefestival2019 Festival in #NewOrleans, here I come!! @essencefest @essence @ford #workworkwork #werk #murals #mural #artlife #phoenix #sydney #sydneygjamesart
#Whatnext part one is complete! I present to you “Steadily Rising.” 900 sq ft in 2 days and I rode solo today! Come at me bro 🤣🤣🤣! @sherman.phoenix @gener8tor by way of @clare_dasilva, @laniasprolesartist by way of @arianavaeth and the dope folks in #ShermanPark of #Milwaukee, thank you for welcoming me and treating me like family. I thank you and my mama thanks you! Now on to the next! #essencefestival2019 Festival in #NewOrleans, here I come!! @essencefest @essence @ford #workworkwork #werk #murals #mural #artlife #phoenix #sydney #sydneygjamesart
#allinadayswork #waitforir #workinprogress #wip #werk #video by @claymichek #mymusesbemusin #thankfulfor @maxsansing , the new #homie @alphabomberproductions and @sherman.phoenix @gener8tor @clare_dasilva for having me #makemagic in #milwaukee #detroitgoestomilwaukee #midwestlove #murals #mural #fineartonawall #bigasspainting #900sqft #about6morehourswilldo #thisimsomniabetterletmebegreattoday #lesigh
#allinadayswork #waitforir #workinprogress #wip #werk #video by @claymichek #mymusesbemusin #thankfulfor @maxsansing , the new #homie @alphabomberproductions and @sherman.phoenix @gener8tor @clare_dasilva for having me #makemagic in #milwaukee #detroitgoestomilwaukee #midwestlove #murals #mural #fineartonawall #bigasspainting #900sqft #about6morehourswilldo #thisimsomniabetterletmebegreattoday #lesigh
#myfirstmuralof2019 #mural #bigasswall my art brutha from anutha mutha drove in from #Chicago to help me @maxsansing @alphabomberproductions #todaywasagoodday #almostfinishedinaday #900sqft #werise2019 #shermanphoenix @sherman.phoenix @gener8tor #flames #phoenix #murals #sydney #sydneygjames @fellowship.art #mymusesbemusin @laniasprolesartist #girlraisedindetroit #sydneyjamesart
#myfirstmuralof2019 #mural #bigasswall my art brutha from anutha mutha drove in from #Chicago to help me @maxsansing @alphabomberproductions #todaywasagoodday #almostfinishedinaday #900sqft #werise2019 #shermanphoenix @sherman.phoenix @gener8tor #flames #phoenix #murals #sydney #sydneygjames @fellowship.art #mymusesbemusin @laniasprolesartist #girlraisedindetroit #sydneyjamesart
#whatsnext #partone #waitforit #shermanphoenix #milwaukee @gener8tor @clare_dasilva @sherman.phoenix #mural #workinprogress #painting #preppedwall #sydney #sydneygjames #girlraisedindetroit
#whatsnext #partone #waitforit #shermanphoenix #milwaukee @gener8tor @clare_dasilva @sherman.phoenix #mural #workinprogress #painting #preppedwall #sydney #sydneygjames #girlraisedindetroit

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