New Work in My Black Male Artist Professor Series — #20: David C. Driskell is completed as of March 7, 2026✨
A Symbolic Representation of David C. Driskell | Casein, acrylic, India ink, paper, cloth, and gold leaf on a premium wooden panel | 36" x 48" | 2026
I’m honored to share that the painting of David C. Driskell, portrait #20 of 25 in my Black Male Artist Professor series, a 36” × 48” work, has been completed.
To recap, the background is complete using Casein, India ink, paper, cloth, and Gold Leaf on premier wooden panel, incorporating symbolic references and geometric abstraction. The color palette reflects the institutions where Driskell earned his degrees and the university where he taught later in life. This portrait also references “Joy Cometh in the Morning,” reflecting hope, resilience, and Driskell’s thoughts on the celebration of the Black male artist in the art studio.
I used acrylic paint on top of the materials listed above as I finalize this painting.
📌 About David C. Driskell
Driskell (1931–2020) was an American artist, scholar, curator, and educator, instrumental in establishing African American art as a formal field of study. He earned his BA from Howard University and MFA from The Catholic University of America, curated the groundbreaking 1976 exhibition “Two Centuries of Black American Art,” and later taught at the University of Maryland, College Park, where the David C. Driskell Center honors his legacy.
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