LAMAR MADISON

Lamar Madison has been working as an artist with V+V since 2005. Lamar creates urban art through portraiture, and single-object close observational drawings. Working largely in pencil, colored pencil, and gel markers on canvas board, Lamar honors his subjects by representing the people, fashion, and aesthetics of life in the city. A big fan of Black American culture, music, shoes, and celebrities are often at the front and center of his pieces.  His biggest inspiration was his mentorship with artist and former V+V staff member, Niel Hartman.