OPEN CANVAS

Austin Willis is a Painter and Photographer from the Bay Area, currently living in Bedstuy Brooklyn. https://www.theopencanvas.com/ https://www.visualsbywillis.com/ Production Recorded & Edited by Taj Alexander Song: Gese da O - Frio Music Curated by https://soundcloud.com/zoejanice

Creator of Fashion Label P96, Petahjay http://www.theopencanvas.com Recorded & Edited by Taj Alexander Music by Zikomo https://soundcloud.com/zikomo

Both Models & Entrepreneurs, Deng & Karmay Ngai sit down with Taj Alexander More at http://www.theopencanvas.com https://dengdot.com/ http://www.karmayngai.com/ Live Colorful I. & II. https://vimeo.com/175656340 https://vimeo.com/175656340 Episode Production Recorded and Edited by Taj Alexander

Thais Rosa Pinheiro is an young entrepreneur from Rio De Janeiro, and Founder of Conectando Territorios More at http://www.theopencanvas.com http://www.conectandoterritorios.com.br/ Recorded by Taj Alexander Edited by Taj Alexander Music by https://soundcloud.com/la-soulchyld Photography by Vikki Marie Page / Instagram: @vikki_marie_page Photographer Viki Marie Page: These photos form part of an o...

Rio De Janeiro's Licinio Januario is an actor, producer, screen writer, & capoeira teacher. More at: http://www.theopencanvas.com Produced, Recorded, & Edited by Taj Alexnader

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Mistadeadhead: Graphic Designer & Painter based out of NYC More at http://www.theopencanvas.com https://www.instagram.com/mistadeadhead/ Production Recorded by Taj Alexander Edited by Taj Alexander Photography by Nate Bajar Voice Over by Nahel

Kyrsten Bates: Model, Musician, Creative Director, Stylist, and DJ More at www.theopencanvas.com https://soundcloud.com/ila-19 Production Recorded by Taj Alexander Edited by Taj Alexander Photography by Nate Bajar

Video at www.theopencanvas.com Gogy's Magic Market featuring: Slicky Boy https://soundcloud.com/bbbuuurrp Austin of Onyx Collective https://soundcloud.com/onyxcollective Allistar Dominguez Corp.

Marcel Rosa-Salas & Isabel Flower are co-host of the The Top Rank Podcast. They sat down with Taj Alexander on The Open Canvas to share their story and passions. Video: https://www.theopencanvas.com/toprank/ Top Rank Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/toprankmagazine Hat Line: https://www.instagram.com/hat_line/?hl=en

Clockwork Cros has no limits. He is a multidimensional artist that uses any medium that peaks his interest. Hailing from the Lower East Side of New York City, Clockwork connected with the Open Canvas to talk about the hustler's spirit within an artist and the importance of art for the youth. - Words by Taj Alexander More Info: www.theopencanvas.com www.clockworkcros.com Host - Taj Alexander Specia...

Happy Holidays from the Open Canvas Family! This is the 3rd of a series of episodes in collaboration w/ Parlay in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Each Parlay Session will feature different Brooklyn Creatives that are a part of the Parlay Family. This Session features all around musician, Jason Castillo and artist Blake Morrision aka Black EL. Special Thanks to Irwin and the Parlay Family! PARLAY 4024 8th A...

Austin Lebrón is a lover of the culture behind the music he creates. Drawing from real life experiences and people, Austin is pushing the boundaries of what music can be. - Words by Taj Alexander https://soundcloud.com/austin-lebron/sets/de-mi-para-ti-ep www.theopencanvas.com Host - Taj Alexander Special Guest - Austin Lebrón Music Courtesy of Fania Records Production Producer - Taj Alexander Post...

Jarae Holieway is a Model, Fashion Stylist, and Artist hailing from Long Beach California, currently living in New York City. She is reclaiming what it means to be a woman of power in the fashion/beauty industry. Jarae joined us on the Open Canvas to share about the grind and the glow up as a young creative, all with a smile. - Words by Taj Alexander Website: https://www.theopencanvas.com/ Jarae's...

I had the honor of welcoming Bobo and Ekua, founders of the Afrolit Podcast onto an episode of the Open Canvas. These women are determined to share real stories and create honest conversations to help young women artists and entrepreneurs. Bobo and Ekua are changing the narrative for women in culture. - Words by Taj Alexander Host: Taj Alexander Special Guests: Bobo Matjila & Ekua Musumba Bobo's I...

As a Photographer & Creative Director from Amsterdam, Anthonio is creating his own visual language. While visiting New York he caught up with the Open Canvas to share his life story and experience in NYC. Anthonio is walking his own path and his work is a reflection of that. - Words by Taj Alexander www.theopencanvas.com/anthonio www.anthonio.info Host - Taj Alexander Special Guest - Yavez Anthoni...

Los Angeles Creative, Marvin James is committed to connecting the dots within culture. Co-founder of the LA Collective Meet The Youngs, Marvin curates real moments for the young creative community in Los Angeles. On the Open Canvas, Marvin shares with us his personal story, growing pains, triumphs, and the shared vision to suppport and encourage creatives from Coast to Coast and around the world....

Darryl Richardson is a Photographer in the truest sense. His unique eye is creating fresh visual stories that are his own. Darryl's journey thus far is anything but "regular." Listen to his story as he lets us in on The Open Canvas. - Words by Taj Alexander http://www.darryl-richardson.com/ Host - Taj Alexander Special Guest - Darryl Richardson Production Producer - Taj Alexander Post Audio Produc...

The Open Canvas has released the 2nd of a series of episodes in collaboration with one of our favorite restaurant/cafes in Brooklyn, Parlay. Each Parlay Session will feature different Brooklyn Creatives that are a part of the Parlay Family. The Session features all around musician, Jason Castillo and accomplished MC D.Prince (CFRN) Special Thanks to Irwin and the Parlay Family! PARLAY 4024 8th Ave...

TJ_R, also known as Tommy Richards, is a 17 yr old creative living in NYC working with fashion, vintage, design, merchandising, film, skits, sneakers, urban exploring, vlogs and more. Host - Taj Alexander Special Guest - TJ_R Production Producer - Taj Alexander Post Audio Production - Taj Alexander Photography - Nate Bajar Voice Over - Nahel

Founder of Good Breed Films, Andre Uncut is a communicator of culture. His photography and videos highlight the history and richness of culture that has influenced a lot of the current trends of today. He uses his platform to inspire others to look at where their inspirations come from and how we should pay homage to the people, music, and vibes that are connected to how we express ourselves in ou...

Host - Taj Alexander Special Guest - Yohan https://soundcloud.com/yohance-barton Production Producer - Taj Alexander Post Audio Production - Taj Alexander Photography - Nate Bajar Voice Over - Nahel Song - Work Out by Krs https://soundcloud.com/producedbykrs/wov

theopencanvas.com Host - Taj Alexander Special Guest -Cory Townes Producer - Taj Alexander Post Audio Production - Taj Alexander Cover Art Photography - Nate Bajar Voice Over - Nahel

There is so much we can say about Nate. He's a professional photographer for Vice, TheFader, and The NY Times. He's also an all around musician and vocalist. His creativity knows no bounds. So having a conversation with him was powerful to say the least. Nate shared how his story to success is not conventional or over-planned. By taking the less travelled road, he has been able to carve his own la...

This episode was recorded Live at the Merk La Familia Pop-Up Event theopencanvas.com Host - Taj Alexander Special Guest - Bevon St. Louis-Brewster Special Guest - Xavier Banks Special Guest - MR. DOINGTOOMUCH Special Guest - Arch Ares Special Guest - River Koelo Special Guest - God Body Charles Special Guest - Jeremy X Producer - Taj Alexander Audio Recorder - Taj Alexander Post Audio Production -...