DO I CROSS YOUR MIND featuring Briian Dargon Cordell McClary and Larry F...

Before I was a Clothing Designer/Stylist and Photographer. I was in a R&B/Pop Group by the name of VOICEMALE. This was one of our demos we recorded back in 1999.

MEET THE ARTISANS: THE ARTISAN CAFE DOES IT AGAIN THIS SATURDAY, APRIL 5TH 2014

Meet the ARTisan this SATURDAY, April 5th + NEW Artisans + SAVE the Date- Return to the Observation Deck - Saturday, June 14th View this email in your browser

MEET the ARTisan happens THIS Saturday, April 5th from 4pm to 8pm! There will be music with a special guest DJ along with local + visiting ARTists that fill the Cafe with their exquisite pieces. You can meet the ARTisans every 1st Saturday of each month!

NEW Artisans at the Cafe! We are happy to announce the arrival of five new artisans : Visual ARTists; Edith Grey Designs, Dallas Roquemore, & Jacci Art + Clothing Designers: CHIRP by BSixtee6 and Harriets Alter Ego!  Please join us in welcoming them aboard by making sure you stop by and check out their work. Their pieces make great gifts for self or loved ones! SAVE THE DATE Saturday, June 14th - The ARTisan Cafe RETURNS to the Observation Deck of City Hall in Richmond,VA for our SUMMER 2014 EDITION! Stay Tuned for Details....

EAR TO THE STREETS: FELIX QUINONES

I recently had the opportunity to photograph and style Inspirational Artist/Actor Felix Quinones. Felix is a Singer/Songwriter based in the DC/Maryland area.

His debut album "Edificando El Espiritu" is now available on iTunes and you can also check out at www.reverbnation.com/felixq

INTRODUCING: STEVEN JOHNSON

I had the very good fortune of styling Steven Johnson, an up and coming DC based model thanks to my great friend and amazing photographer Emmanuel Fisher and along with the talented MUA Sherrell Johnson (No Relation) we created some pretty cool work. 

(photo credit:PhotoChase)

The newly shorn 6'2 , 180lb, Muscular Model is available for Editorial/Commercial and Runway work.

To see more of the dynamic trio's work, follow them on instagram at @photographybyemmanuel @stylesbysherrell and @steveoback

EAR TO THE STREET: Porsha Williams Doesn't "FLATLINE" on new single

Admittedly I do not view any of the "Reality" shows that are on television but you would have to live under a rock to not know the content of these shows especially if you have social media and/or cable ( and at this point almost everyone does).

So when I heard Porsha Williams, one of the housewives from one of the aforementioned "reality" shows Real Housewives of Atlanta had released a music single called "FLATLINE" and after the ridiculous but kitschy and catchy song "TARDY FOR THE PARTY" released by another "reality" star Kim Kolziak a few years ago, I was more than a bit skeptical.

Against my better judgement, I purchased "FLATLINE" from iTunes and if I were a betting man I would be paying up right about now. The lyrical content and arrangement of the song are surprisingly good and I say surprisingly because I'm sure there are people who knew Ms.Williams could sing hence the single but I was not one of them.

Speaking of singing, I was really caught off guard by the quality of her voice. Forget the engineering, mixing and mastering of the production, it seems like Porsha Williams is the "Real" deal. 

"FLATLINE" is a melodic, heartbreaking outpouring of reflective, confused and hurtful love lost and who hasn't been there?

I highly recommend purchasing "Flatline" and reach out to Ms.Williams on twitter/IG @porsha4real and let her know what you think.

Briian Dargon

DON'T JUST "FLY"...SOAR

Hand Sewn "FLY" Scull Caps from Chirp by Bsixtee6 now available in The Artisan Cafe Flagship Store located at the Stony Point Fashion Mall in Richmond, VA. www.artisancafeva.com

TIE ONE ON: Hand Sewn Bow Ties from Chirp by Bsixtee6

Put a "SPRING" in your step with these hand sewn bow ties from Chirp by Bsixtee6 located in the flagship store of The Artisan Cafe located in the Stony Point Fashion Park in Richmond,VA. 

www.artisancafeva.com