John McKinley Pride Jr. Poetry & Art

This is my first work in paint; I have never really painted before so it's a whole new world for me. I love how paint is forgiving in so many ways and it moves so lovely off the brush and mixes like magic. I can work on one piece for like a month and it will change every day. This painting is also featured on the front cover and inside of a book sold on LuLu.com called "Secrets Revealed in Lunchbox of Memories" By Pattimari Sheets-Diamond and Charlotte Huston-Johnson in 2011. Category PaintingMedium Acrylic Size 16 x 12 in Style Abstract Subject Pop Culture January 8, 2011

One of my most favorite Bowie albums that I think has always been lost between all of his other work (the reason for face been gone). DrawingMedium Oil Pastel Size 17 x 14 inStyle Pop Art Subject People Created March 29, 2011

Elijah (Elijah's Comet)I named this painting after my son because it reminded me of him so full of life and color. My wife thought it looked like a comet which even gives more of a reason to remind me of my son because every thing he does is so up in the air and every thing must be done fast. So I hope you love this painting just as much as I love it. Gouache Painting:

I called this silly painting "Three is a crowd" which is a feeling I get when in big crowds or really busy places. I am sure there is many other paintings with the same name but I really could not think of a better way to get the point across. Painting Medium: Acrylic Size 20 x 16 in Style: Pop Art Subject: Humor Created: June 19, 2011

"Twisted" a Gouache painting I am working on this is just the start of it.I can not wait to put some Gouache paint on this one and see what colors do best to bring it alive.

"Crying like a fire in sun" a Gouache painting I am working on this is just the start of it.I can not wait to put some Gouache paint on this one and see what colors do best to bring it alive.

"The Angel and The Moon" a Gouache painting I am working on this is just the start of it.I can not wait to put some Gouache paint on this one and see what colors do best to bring it alive.

Sorry I will have some more poetry up soon. I hope when I go on some well deserved time off I will have some time to get my act together. Thank you an I hope every one is having a wonderful Summer.