THE 20% PLEDGE
Killer Mike, AKA Michael Render and James A. Peterson in front of portrait of Killer Mike.

I have pledged to give 20% of what I make from signed paintings of BIPOC or LGBTQIA+ subjects to the charity of their choice in an attempt to honor their cultural struggles.

In my life, I have been fortunate to have been heavily influenced by a culturally diverse set of friends, family, and educators. It shows itself, not just in my art, but in my perspectives and approach to life. I cannot, in good conscience, admire and depict people from the groups mentioned above and not give back to the communities from whence they come.

To understand more about the celebrities with whom I collaborate, please see the Brushes With Fame Project page.

  • YASIIN BEY AKA MOS DEF

    RECENT WORK

    A selection of recent work by James A. Peterson

  • PORTRAIT OF SPIKE LEE: SIGNED BY SPIKE LEE

    BRUSHES WITH FAME PROJECT

    View works from the Brushes with Fame Project.

  • A four foot by six foot portrait of EGOT winning actress, Viola Davis created by James A. Peterson.

    20% PLEDGE

    What is James A. Peterson’s 20% pledge?