Maggie, Zeke & John - April 25 - Friendly Style

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Maggie and Zeke were chilling out in the square and their colorful style caught my eye. I seriously dig Maggie's outfit because of the bright colors and graphics and the best part was her super friendly demeanor. She's a sophomore at Moore College of Art & Design and you needta check out her artwork on her Facebook. Zeke goes to Drexel for graphic design and you can also see his stuff on Facebook. Shout out to their homie Grace, whom I chatted with for the rest of the afternoon.

 

If you can believe it, John wore this on his flight from Florida to Philly today! Not only is it impressive that he wore a suit, but what a great suit it is. Every detail is covered, from the shoes to the tie to the cufflinks. We had a delightful conversation and I hope he has a wonderful couple days visiting the City of Brotherly Love. And what a city of love it is!

Jafar & Maddey - April 17 - Create

 

 

Jafar is a true Rittenhouse regular. I see him almost every time I walk through the square and have wanted to take pictures of him for some time. Today was the day and after formally introducing ourselves, he told me a little bit about his music. This guy played cornet with Wynton Marsalis and is on albums with two of my all-time favorite artists, Erykah Badu and Jill Scott. Just walk to the square and you will surely hear this talented musician playing! For those who can't make it to Philly, you can check out his album, Free Bop Movement, and hear for yourself.

 

Maddey was just finishing a quick watercolor for a customer when I snagged some shots. What immediately drew me to her was her beautiful, floral dress, which suited the sunshine and refreshing breeze. Check out this talented artist on her blog. She will also have artwork featured at Java Ink, opening Friday, May 4, and staying up for the month.

There were artists everywhere in the square today and I could feel the creative energy in the air. Springtime in Philly will always be a treasured time for me and I am so grateful to be in the midst of it all. :)

Brian & Duy - April 12 - Diligent

 

 

 

 

I happened to run into Brian, a college friend, today in the square. Not only is he an extremely kind soul but I was impressed by his classy business casual. A pop of color, a nice sweater, slacks, shiny shoes and a cargo jacket make for a comfy but classy look.

 

 

 

Duy was jamming on the berimau today with a friend. I have never seen this instrument before and it is absolutely beautiful. As you can see, it is a musical bow with a hollowed-out gourd to amplify the sound. Duy and his friend were in the zone and making a wonderful percussive sound.

Suzán & Robert - April 11 - Confidence

 

 

 

 

Suzán was enjoying a cookie and listening to poetry in the square before attending a Philly Arts Alliance meeting. This lovely lady is a poet and photographer and you need to check out her blog, Phillyscapes, because her image inspired poetry is wonderful. Speaking of wonderful, her sequin hat and space print pants made my day.

 

Robert's eclectic style caught my eye and I had to get a closer look. This guy is not only a styling talent, but he's a music maker. His EP, Mind Fuck, is dropping soon so look out for him on Twitter (@iconebonyfierce), but you can hear him host the Places and Spaces show on gtownradio.com this and every Sunday from 6-8 pm.

PS. His tattoo is an adinkra symbol used in Ghana and West Africa meaning, "go back and take," ie. acquire knowledge from past experiences in order to improve the future. Solid advice.