SEEDS

My collaboration with Flick Games on The Art of Solitaire began long before game design entered the picture. It started with personal messages, letters, and years of showing up for the people who supported my work.

On October 16, 2016, I stayed up all night making my first painting. Ten years later, I’m reflecting on the growth, faith, and gift that have kept me painting.

Some stories start with a grand plan. This one started with an easel.

If you've followed my work for any length of time. Whether you collect my pieces or you're here for the behind-the-scenes of how I navigate this art life, this one's for you. Today I'm sharing something I've been genuinely excited about: my new collaboration with MEEDEN Art Supplies.

For My Collectors

You know the work. You've seen the textures, the bold strokes, the compositions that feel like they're both structured and alive. What you might not know is how much of that comes down to the tools I trust.

MEEDEN has been part of my studio for years. Not as a sponsor, not as a brand deal, just as a brand I genuinely reached for. So when this collaboration came together, I wanted you to know it came from a real place. This isn't me putting my name on something I don't believe in. This is me finally making it official with a brand that's already been in the room.

For My Fellow Artists

Here's how it actually happened, because I know you appreciate the real story.

I've been using MEEDEN supplies for years, but there's one piece of equipment that really changed how I work: their Multi-Function Art Studio Easel. It's the one that lays completely flat, letting you paint as if your canvas is on a table. I love to paint upright. When I'm in production mode, painting flat is the most comfortable and efficient way to paint. It also helps me shift my perspective and literally opened up new ways for me to approach my work.

I bought a new one, and I was so impressed that I decided to create a post about it. Before I posted, I did something a lot of artists overlook: I reached out to the brand first. I emailed MEEDEN to let them know I was planning to share about their product. They loved it. That email opened a conversation, and from that conversation came an invitation to join their ambassador program.

Here's what made it even more meaningful: this year, MEEDEN is celebrating 11 years as a company. That's one year longer than I've been painting. To be invited into their world during this milestone year felt like something worth honoring.

The Collaboration

I want to be clear about something: I am not a traditional ambassador. This collaboration is built on authenticity, not obligation. I'm sharing what I actually use, what actually works, and what has genuinely shaped my practice.

If you've been curious about MEEDEN, whether you're looking to level up your studio setup or you're just starting out. I've got you covered.

Use code FLWRBOYY at checkout to save 12% off your order on all MEEDEN Products.

A Final Thought

The art world can feel like a closed room sometimes. But a lot of the doors I've walked through opened because I was honest, I was consistent, and I reached out. This collaboration is proof of that.

Whether you're here for the art or here for the journey — thank you for being part of it.

— Von Deon | The Flowerboyy

Conductor

Every piece of art carries a story. In this case, many stories woven together. This painting “Conductor” was born from a deep admiration for Conductor Williams, a celebrated music producer and beatmaker whose craft has shaped some of hip hop and R&B's most compelling sounds. Known for his ability to build cinematic, layered soundscapes, Conductor Williams has produced for a wide range of artists, bringing a signature depth and intentionality to every beat he touches. His work isn't just music, it's architecture. Each track is carefully constructed, with every element serving the whole. It was that spirit of purposeful creation that sparked this piece.

But the inspiration doesn't stop there. My love of hip hop music runs through everything I create, and Conductor is no exception. Hip hop has always been an art form rooted in sampling. Taking pieces of existing music, stories, and culture, and reshaping them into something entirely new. That's exactly what I do with my work. I sample stories, images, and experiences, layering them to create something that feels both familiar and fresh. Just as a hip hop producer flips a classic record into a new anthem, I flip everyday narratives into visual statements.

And then there's the word itself, conductor. A conductor stands at the front of an ensemble, guiding each musician, drawing out the best in every voice. That role of leadership and drawing greatness from others resonates deeply with me. My work aspires to do the same: to lead inspiration in others, to be a catalyst that moves people toward their own creative and personal discoveries.

Inside the Image

Conductor is a rich, layered composition that commands attention the moment you encounter it. The figure at its center carries an undeniable presence. Poised, intentional, and powerful. There is a deliberate tension between movement and stillness, as if the conductor is mid-gesture, holding an entire world in that single motion. Textures, tones, and fragments of imagery intersect throughout the work, reflecting that spirit of sampling pieces of culture, memory, and identity colliding and harmonizing all at once. The palette is bold yet measured, making space for every element while keeping the whole in perfect balance.

Who Are You Conducting?

As you sit with this piece, I invite you to turn the lens inward. We are all conductors in some way, leading something, guiding someone, directing the energy of our own lives.

What is the ensemble you are leading? Is it your family, your community, your creative practice, your own healing? Who looks to you to set the tempo, to signal when to rise and when to rest?

And perhaps the deeper question: what conducts you? What forces, passions, and people are leading your journey, shaping the music of your life?

Conductor is an invitation to reflect, to recognize your own leadership, and to honor those who lead you. Let it move you wherever you need to go.

Interested in This Piece?

If you would like to inquire about Conductor availability, pricing, or anything else reach out directly by email at Mr.vondeon@gmail.com. I'd love to connect.