ATL Bench

We rocked the battle.

I had the honor to paint the stage artwork for the 12th annual recital!

Each year the show gets better and better and this year the students and staff provided a spectacular and entertaining event. A Night At The Hip Hop Museum was the theme so the show had a quality story representing the culture of Hip Hop all tied in with historical relics throughout the venue and an engaging script and flow. The students not only rocked out proving their skills on the dance floor but did a fantastic job in their acting performances! God Bless and for not just teaching the next generation how to dance but the history and foundations which was what this years recital was lol about!

Graffiti Team Building with round 3 was FRESH! This crew from the Restaurant Food Safety division chose a color scheme which represents “from raw to cooked” with a fade going from yellow to dark red. Their background features icons that symbolize sanitizing, cook time, food temperature, critters and bacteria. In addition to collaborating on their graffiti style masterpiece, the team got to cut and scratch on the turntables.

Rocking a graff wall alongside for the 4th annual was a blast! This event in Augusta Georgia is an all elements hip hop extravaganza featuring DJs, Producers, Breakers, live Graffiti, and so many Emcees I lost count! It was an incredible weekend of meeting new friends and catching up with a few friends I haven’t seen in years.

Shout out to the host with the most , your hospitality is unmatched! Respect to for organizing and hosting the breakin battle. This years battle was fierce with the final round between and who reigned victorious. And when is behind the turntables you know it’s official. Can’t forget to wish a happy birthday to , it was great seeing you again!

Graffiti Team Building with round 4 was GREAT! For the past 4 years these elite students have traveled coast to coast from Washington to ATL for The Amazing Shake . Their theme for 2026 is CHASE YOUR GREATNESS which means always striving to do your best and not giving up. Hard work pays off! Their color scheme represents shining bright above earth to symbolize that greatness is found in people all across the world.

In addition to painting their graffiti masterpiece, these students rocked out with and next door and got to cut and scratch on the turntables!

Graffiti Date last month with was experimental. I had the pleasure to meet Philip and Heather and guide them in a spray painting project for 2026. This amazing entrepreneurial couple brought their own canvas and painted UNCON in a graffiti style with a nod to the Yo! MTV Raps logo. This artwork was later displayed at their 90’s themed “unconventional bridal show” event at in Gainesville Ga. This was a unique way to create artwork that can be easily transported for display later and then stored for potential future use.

Graffiti Team Building with Matrix Adhesives round 2! This event was a hit and it’s always enjoyable to work with such amazing people. The crew chose to paint the phrase “CREATIVE BONDS” and incorporate the logos for Matrix and Newstar Adhesives along with symbols representing the companies 5 core values. I love the theme because it represents team building in that the experience of creating a masterpiece together certainly builds bonds and the company manufactures and distributes adhesives so the tie in is fantastic!

During our time we discussed the meaning of their values which are Create Bonds, Empower Our People, Collaborate, Innovative, and Take Ownership. In addition to painting their graffiti style masterpiece, the crew got to rock a breakin cypher with .flowers.14 !

The finished artwork will be permanently displayed in the office break room.

Graffiti Team Buikding with was lit! This team of support specialists chose to paint the word EVOLUTION.

The crew spoke about their reorganization with a focus on adapting, developing, melding together to work cohesively, and making positive changes for growth. Their color scheme uses a brand oriented pallet with a gator character as a nod to Gainesville, Florida. The background skyline represents the crews focus on community and each participant embellished the sky with a unique cloud.

In addition to painting, the team cut it up on the turntables and had a blast!

Part two of Graffiti Team Building this week with North Cobb Christian School. The students have been spending this week with a focus on community service activities so this crew chose tin paint the word SERVE to be permanently displayed on their campus.

Graffiti Team Building with students from North Cobb Christian School was humbling. This crew of students are participating in an entrepreneurial program focusing on independently owned businesses which gave and I the opportunity to share our experiences owning businesses that are built on our passion for Hip Hop. The team chose to paint the word HUMILITY which reflects their desire to follow the example of Jesus in serving others.