Educated Brothas

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Original artwork is ink on 11 × 15 inch archival watercolor paper, framed and matted in a standard black frame
Giclée print is an 11 × 15 inch archival watercolor paper reproduction, framed and matted in a standard black frame, and part of a limited edition of 7
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Educated Brothas
 
This illustration captures two young brothers seated side by side, immersed in reading and learning, sharing space, curiosity, and quiet discipline. One studies intently while the other reflects, pencil in hand, signaling that education is both absorption and interpretation. The couch becomes a classroom, and the moment becomes a lesson in focus and possibility.
 
Within Life in Black Ink, Educated Brothas speaks to the power of self education and shared knowledge. It challenges narrow narratives by centering Black boys in a space of intellect, patience, and intentional growth. There is no spectacle here, only commitment. Learning is shown as normal, communal, and deeply rooted in everyday life.
 
The work honors the idea that education does not begin or end in institutions alone. It happens at home, among peers, in moments of stillness and curiosity. This piece affirms that wisdom is cultivated early, that brotherhood strengthens understanding, and that knowledge is both a shield and a seed for the future.