| Lo Fun Fact #1 |
| "Lolita Files" is my real name. It is not a pen name, as incredible as that may seem. There are plenty of Files family members and people who have known me for years capable of validating this. As for the "Lolita" part, my mother named me after the movie based on Nabokov's book, although she saw or read neither. For as long as she lived, she had no idea there was anything sexual or seedy about being called "Lolita". |
| Lo Fun Fact #2 |
| I love fried chicken and fabulous shoes. If you ever want to get on my good side, send Popeye's or Mr. Chicken (my favorite spot in Cleveland) and a pair of
Christian Louboutins. |
| Lo Fun Fact #3 |
| Never show up unannounced or without a Pepsi (preferably Pepsi Jazz Caramel Cream). Better yet, how about not show up at all? |
| Lo Fun Fact #4 |
| I hate the telephone. Don't get mad if I don't call you. I don't call anyone. Don't call me asking why I don't call. Just don't call, okay? |
| Lo Fun Fact #5 |
| I love the internet!!! I love communicating through the internet!!! You can e-mail me and odds are I'll e-mail you right back (if I'm not in the middle of a major project). Makes up for my hangup about the phone, doesn't it? See, I'm not so bad after all!!! |
| Lo Fun Fact #6 |
| I can't stand IMing. Please don't IM me. You will get the cold shoulder. I don't like giving people the cold shoulder, so please don't put me in that position. |
| Lo Fun Fact #7 |
I have four five six wonderful, slap-happy dogs, a bird (some kind of dove/pigeon mix), and a cat, all of whom I love to pieces. If you meet me and ask me about my dogs, bird, and cat, we'll be instant friends. If you meet me and ask me why the f*ck I have four five six dogs, a bird, and a cat, see the above fun fact for how I will respond. |
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| Amazing Art. |
| Monday, March 20, 2006 |
I was recently turned on to an incredibly-talented and prolific modern impressionist artist by the name of Renaldo Davidson. This British-born, New York-based brother's work is simply astounding, and I just had to shout him out here and let you guys in on the art this cat is creating. Renaldo's work, which has been described as "free-ranging, refreshing, and energetically stylized," has been reviewed by the New York Times, Time Out New York, and other major New York periodicals. And the most startling detail of all? He's self-taught!!!
 Renaldo with his Richard Pryor portraits
Here are some examples of his amazing work. Click each image to enlarge:
Richard Pryor
Billie Holiday Pam Grier
Armless Father and Child in Sierra Leone(the piece is officially called " Daddy") 
Ali
Gordon Parks
This gorgeous cover, comprised of various pieces of Renaldo's works, was designed by the artist himself and the multi-talented, waaaay creative (y'all don't even understand, seriously) Larry Lowe.
If you are interested in any of these uniquely beautiful large scale portraits, or would like to see more of Renaldo's collection of some 600 drawings, you can contact him via e-mail at:
Show the brother some love. This is absolutely stunning work.
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see, this is why i luv me some lo zone. always discovering something new and exciting. nice work renaldo.
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Ain't it the bomb, Lance? His gallery's in New York. You oughta roll through and check it out if you get a chance.
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Renaldo's work is absolutely AMAZING. This brother is talented beyond words. His talent is truly blessed.
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For real, Miss Kizzy!! I'm trying to spread the word and put as many people on to him as possible. If you know lovers of art, let them know about him. Route them to my website to see some of his pics. You can also send this blog post to people via e-mail simply by clicking the little white envelope with the arrow on it under the words "links to this post."
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Hi! I was looking for Renaldo-related blogs and wound up here! Ciao!
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I too am named Renaldo...
http://www.artwanted.com/artist.cfm?ArtID=20893&SubGal=&Page=0
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