ANGEL TRIPPING...I call any form of creativity ‘angel tripping’ because all artists are simply channeling the Universe, making the unseen, seen. 

MY ART...has a strong, edgy style that is influenced by anime, music, fashion & hard core city life.  Though I have been an artist my entire life, that wasn't the first road I followed. I picked up my first VOGUE when I was 14 and have been a fashion designer ever since. My first job was on the Notorious B.I.G's line, Brooklyn Mint back in the 90s. I have spent most of my career designing for celebrity lines like House of Dereon(Beyonce) and Nicki Minaj, as well as sports licensing for the NBA & MLB. I also had my own line for about 5 years.  My other obsession...anime, landed me a bunch of illustration jobs and my own graphic novel run. For more on my fashion/illustration work, and where I got the nick name 'Jaz Kitty' check out... AngelTripStudio.com 

MY PROCESS...isn't glamourous. You'll never see me doing videos of painting in studio because every brush stroke, every line is a deeply personal experiment. A series of mistakes that eventually comes together. As a recovering perfectionist it has taken me a long time to accept this, but through this process I have learned how our many imperfections are what makes us whole. My wish is that my work reminds you of that truth within yourself.

WHAT INSPIRES ME...Music inspires everything I do. I never create anything without music playing. I crush on certain albums, songs and whole genres, and concerts are like therapy. I have flown to other countries to see bands I love, and have never once regretted spending way too much money for a show. I incorporate lyrics into some of my work, and often make 'work in progress' posts on IG involving whatever is currently inspiring me. I am eternally grateful for every soul born to make music. Without you, I would not survive this place.