I came across this really talented artist online a few days ago. I've been meaning to check out his website and see his collections. I randomly saw one of his pieces somewhere and made a mental note to investigate him more. Turns out he's actually someone I've decided I love. He's known for paintings of modern African American men (from my generation) paired with a classic poses and old European portraiture. It's really quite interesting.
I also found an article on him in BusinessWeek, it's a few years old, it was about dream jobs.
Kehinde Wiley
$12,000-$40,000 per painting
This artist won’t be starving anytime soon. Known for his unique style in which old European portraiture meets modern hip-hop culture, 29-year-old Kehinde Wiley has a waiting list in the hundreds for his work. “I’m blessed to be in the place actualize what’s going on through my head,” says Wiley. He says his dream is for his work to appear in more museums and steer clear of auction houses, as they reduce art to a commodity. Exhibiting up to eight new works every three to six months, Wiley could take in over $1.5 million in a year if he’s productive enough.