Marching forward, fighting battles, together. Not, the violent ones created by the global war machines, but the personal battle for daily survival. And how you choose to fight those battles depends on your attitude. I tend to do it with a smile (most days). That’s just the kind of soldier I am.  - TMNK

It seems I never know where the “Art Is My Weapon” t-shirts or bandannas  will turn up, or who will be spotted wearing one. It’s my hope that the message is clear to all.  I, and the legion of “nobodys” who have been a part of our movement, or sport our gear, advocate  using creative expression, ART, as a force against hatred, bigotry, and ignorance. This artist deplores violence, and believes that the collective creativity of like minds can make a positive difference in the world. PEACE -

Wanna represent - Send us shots, oooops, Pixs of you wearing your ART IS MY WEAPON gear! - TMNK

One step at a time. A little each day. And of course Patience.

I received an email from a young man, I’ve yet to answer. His praise of ME and my art left me feeling disappointed. I was disappointed not with him, but myself and my message. Please help me paint a better picture.

I have become a modern day chicken little, screaming that “They Sky Is Falling” warning of the impending doom we face if we don’t embrace and nurture the young people in our community, and of communities that aren’t ours. But is anyone really listening? Did I really believe I could have an impact on the senseless violence and murders happening  around me. I turn on the evening news, and every night more sickening bloodshed. It seems like nothing has changed. Please! Help me paint a better picture.

I had hoped to hear stories of others reaching out to mentor/help someone in their hood, or of entrepreneurs showing their “legal” hustle to young brothas and sisters, so that they would begin to see a future that didn’t include hangin’ and slang’n. I wanted to see and hear of corporate exec types, going back to their old neighborhoods and showing young brothas and sisters their world, of fine dining, galleries and shopping. I had hoped that I might encourage someone to finish their education, so as to have a more secure future than a “nobody” like me (ARE YOU LISTENING MALCOLM?) Somebody, PLEASE help me paint a better picture.

Because if all I did is paint a few paintings, get some gallery shows, and a bunch of attention - I failed. If I’ve somehow encouraged young people to make the same dumb mistakes I’ve made, I’ve failed. So to the young man who wrote me an email, having recently become a graphic artist, I APPLAUD YOU! Now continue to excel, make and SAVE your money, and share your Knowledge with a shorty from the block that reminds you of yourself. Help him (or her) avoid some of the costly mistakes you’ve made.

1 More thing, The cats you mentioned in your email are BIG, they blazed a path. I’m honored by your praise, but let’s keep it real, I’m NOBODY, be better than me. Get up (and stay up) economically, then help someone else do the same. PLEASE, HELP ME PAINT A BETTER PICTURE. If you and others do this, then I WILL have accomplished something that I can be proud of. Ya dig? - TMNK

Although, I don’t know how original (saw this sculpture at UN) or effective, but certainly a creative and provocative T-shirt from artist Jeff Lutz.

I’m against violence and guns, but perhaps this might be a solution for the idiots that just can’t say no to killing others. Your thoughts?

Our army of talented NOBODY’s, doing their thing, CREATIVELY, for the good of humanity is growing. And of course we need you too!

So to join us, and get your free ART IS MY WEAPON bandana is easy. 

1) Go to a blog, (politics, Fashion, Art, Culture, Design, Music) hell anywhere in cybersapce, and leave a comment about TMNK (hopefully something positive). (or write about us on YOUR blog).

2) Send us the link to your comment/blog

3) Email us Your Snail mail info.

That’s It. And You’re officially part of the family of NOBODY’S.

Now of course we hope you’ll send us a picture of you wearing your ART IS MY WEAPON bandana. And we would be thrilled if you joined our movement, by being creative, and taking action to make a positive impact on your community, and then sharing your story with us and our readers. But it’s not necessary. Just help spread the word, and we got you.

It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3 - So who want’s to be a NOBODY?

Like President  Obama said “ Together ordinary people, can do extraordinary things.” True that! Hell, even a nobody like me can make a difference, with your help.

Today’s Bandanas are going out to Da Blumster in PA, GuerillaMilk in Texas, T.K.Phi in Brooklyn(wink), and J.Noble in Ohio. - Thanks Fam for spreading the caring.