WAS THINKING ON THIS ONE.

September 13, 2026 / William Burrell Philpot IV

NO MORE NIGGA!

A statement said in many many ways. “NO MORE NIGGA!” was a iPhone Design done for personal reasons that coauthor the eyes of a few folks. Nothing crucial or important—this wasn’t even a real project but just something to do in light of my thoughts and opinions about the Black and African American Communities.

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LIAM IAN (BLACK) on SUBSTACK!

September 13, 2026 / William Burrell Philpot IV

We’re making a presence on Subsstack.oom as we further traverse the universe of Social Media. We’re at @LiamIanLLC.

In this modern day plagued many dramatic and impactful issues, we’re continuing to develop, position, assess, and reposition to create and create for impact. A substantial part of our methods is to incorporate the use of platforms and tools that help reveal the core of who and what we are. Art doesn’t always start with the form of “art” but more a form of writing and documentation. We’re striving to reveal our thoughts and ideas that fuel our intentions and ambitions.

FIXED ON THE ART.

We’re engaging out communities with the intent on serving and building. With that we’re remaining committed to authentic creativity spending time to get back to our roots and the core of what makes us so uniquely human; writing and drawing and manual hand-made art. The goal is not to stifle or procrastinate upon the creative process but to find depth and meaning and purpose to what we’re trying to do with what we create. As we create, we truly want to stay true to the purpose behind the creation.

While none of custom hand-made works are being made available for public sale or commercial reproduction, we’re still remaining focused on producing works to impact aesthetics ideas and concepts in identity and environments. Thru forms of unique and varying styles of drawing and painting incorporating Abstract and Neo-Expressionist ideologies, we’re striving to further encourage new opportunities for creativity and critical thinking. In this age of Artificial Intelligence and other situations and circumstances, we believe it is almost a duty to create to push ourselves to a next level…which is a duty that is only for and is uniquely…human.

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THE CREATIVE GRIP THAT HAS ME.

August 25, 2026 / William Burrell Philpot IV

This year has brought a lot in the way of considering and reconsidering the identity I operate with as a Black Man—an African American Man. An African American Man.African American Father and Husband. Artist, Designer and Photographer. Entrepreneur and employee. All of this in this modern time where there seems to be a blatant assault on Black and African American progress, potential and prosperity.

In this day, choosing to build and act in joy and peace in efforts for a whole life—a creative life—seems to be a daunting pursuit in an unraveling world. It is not however denial, it’s refusal. It’s a refusal to being discarded, diminished or depreciated. It is a protest—a profound protest.

While the approach takes nuance, care and careful analysis and consideration, one of the things that are important to understand is that a Black Man’s joy, rest, peace and stability are not weaknesses. They are in fact the very things—among the specific things—that many in the world want least for you to have an hold onto.

The choice to act and build—to act in the effort of building—are in themselves powerful things that many would and do not want a Black Man to do or choose. Just the awareness of the priorities and options—recognizing the value and opportunity of building as a positive act goes against the interests, intentions and agendas of others. To purposefully choose to act in joy, to purposefully choose to get rest, to purposefully choose to act in care and softness within this hardened world is by no means a weakness in you or about you.

Joy over pain is not a weakness nor is it foolish. It is a powerful things to resist becoming a lesser version of yourself and who you have the ongoing potential to becoming. Many don’t want to see you happy because happiness encourages and empowers…especially those around you. Joy as it has been proven to us throughout history is a powerful form of resistance.

Your rest is not a weakness nor is it soft but more a necessity. Yes, necessity because you must have rest in order to keep going. Rest if nothing else is a thing they don’t want you to have because in rest you are reclaiming your power. Many would prefer to keep this out of your reach but it is yours to have because you were meant to do great things. Rest is another powerful form of resistance.

To act with care, consideration and softness is akin to speaking in truth and listening with patience and an intent to understand. Where the loudest, boldest and most brash in a room may serve a purpose, so does he who speaks quietly and calmly yet clearly and specifically. To consider others is not a weakness. To respect others is not a weakness. To smile and acknowledge others is not a weakness. To walk and talk with patience and peace are not weaknesses. They are all forms of power…and therefore resistance.

In this day within all of the many hats I wear, I’m encouraged to continue—to choose to continue—the process of resisting and staying empowered. I must do these things to encourage and empower others. My form of resistance and empowerment reside within fueling and staying within creativity. Creativity has me because it is who I am. Creativity is who I continue to aspire to be—it’s what I endeavor to embody. Creativity is that which can create better worlds.

—Liam Ian Black

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mESsD Uhp? YeeAH. MeSsEd uP.

August 04, 2026 / William Burrell Philpot IV

(by Liam Ian Black 🥃)

Many mistakes have been made. Many mistakes have been made but the truest effort is to learn from them and continue to allow for new mistakes to be made and to take place.

We’re currently operating within the Photography Quarter still doing Art. It just so happens that things have worked out to keep Art within our vision before Design and Photography.

One thing I’ve surely learned is that there is no straight path or direct course within life—to life and progress. There are things about life that will just be out of anyones control because one of the mistakes we make is thinking that life itself is a non-living thing to be controlled when in some perspectives it is not. Life will have its way because life is just nature and the nature of things.

We should not assume that we can control and run everything but we certainly can attempt to appeal and negotiate and contribute to it.

As I continue on the journey of discovering and further cultivating my creativity, I’m finding much more about who I am as an artist as much as life is revealing to me who I am as a man. The importance of my identity as an artist truly informs who I am as a designer and photography…and even entrepreneur. In this process that I might continue to call “chaos” I’m finding that I truly reside within two worlds; one of Neo-expressionist Abstract Art and the other being Fine Abstract Art combining Textured Paints and Elements. With that, the colors I’ve further come to favor are Blacks, Golds, Silvers, Reds with White in some moderation. Additionally my method is of beginning works on a canvas of Black instead of White…to add extra depth and richness has truly become a mainstay creative philosophy.

Heavily influenced by the likes of Jean-Michel Basquiat, Keith Haring, Rothko and Virgil Abloh, my signature is still in development. My style currently is still exploratory but remains anchored and committed to positively conveying messages that will positively influence and inform People of Color, Ethnicity and Culture towards respect for Intelligence, Ethnicity and Innovation as the major avenues for dynamic Improvement, Refinement and Progression.

SOMETHING HAS TO CHANGE.

For People of Color, things have to change. It just is what it is. Something has to change. Of course while we may not be able to affect and change the things outside of our control, we certainly can make efforts to change the things within…beginning with ourselves. This is our intention as an Arts and Creativity operation. We’re continuing the efforts of contributing to cultivating aesthetics and environments that cater to pushing things forward for People of Color and all those associated within the endeavor of Unity, Promise and Prosperity.

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*Select artwork can and may be reserved for exclusive access and sale. These works may not be duplicated to retain the value as being the original singular pieces. Contact us for more information.

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RE-CREATION PROJECTS - 2026

June 30, 2026 / William Burrell Philpot IV

CONTINUOUSLY, ITS JUST ABOUT CREATING ART!

Without dragging it out, we’re creating specifically based upon what inspires us; we’re doing re-creation projects. Inspired more and more by concepts and ideologies such as those conveyed and implied by “STEAL LIKE AN ARTIST” by Austin Kleon, we’re keeping it moving by not limiting ourselves. We’re creating behind what we’ve seen other creators do. Re-creation isn’t just recreation. It’s not a process of duplication. It’s the process of attempting to achieve what was already done without the same assets and resources but more using what’s at our own disposal.

The key is to implement effective and impactful projects. The point is to choose projects that are worth re-creating—meaning they have a particular and specific meaning or intended impact as identified and understand thru how they were originally done. Also they should apply to the artist, designer, photographer, business or brand as being developed as stand-alone or associated projects. Basically, we’re not—I’m not—just coming up with things to shoot, design or artistically redevelop, there’s a point to it. There’s meaning, vision and purpose.

In this month of July, we’re moving into completing a number of old and new projects including “BLACK BRILLIANCE”, “DRAWN LINE” and “URBRAN SOMETHINGS”. These projects are unique and special enough to give attention to. With that, we’ve discovered newer and other concepts to convey impactful messages.

*We do not own the above imagery. WE support and post them for educational purposed to inform. We are encouraged, informed and inspired by them for the communities and cultures we serve. Please contact us for Source and Ownership information and for removal requests where applicable.

CONTACT US FOR MORE INFORMATION!

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No More Ropes. Don't Forget About the Chains.

June 14, 2026 / William Burrell Philpot IV

A Need to Move Above and Beyond.

The fact of the matter for me is that in my opinion, African Americans are anchored and stuck in place running in place because of what we hold on to so fiercely and dearly…which is in being “Black”. Living and striving to adhere to this term of “Black”. While it’s even understood that the idea and concept of “Black” was a term established and coined by White scholars to formalize the distinction between those that were pure White and those that were not. A term coined by the White is a term—seemingly the definitive term—that people all across the world have to come to acknowledge. Black and Blackness and everything else that comes with is what needs to be challenged. This is what needs to change. The overhaul that needs to happen needs to happen to such a degree that is perhaps shakes the foundations of everything that they’ve strived to construct for us.

There’s a lot within the African American communities that seem to sow some sort of division at some point in time or another. The fact that because of our diversity, we are left complicated over nuanced is a misnomer and is purely based upon perception but that or those perceptions are and become significant to those within it.

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CONVEYING ME.

June 12, 2026 / William Burrell Philpot IV

THE HURDLE TO OVERCOME SOMETIMES IS IN FINDING TRUE SELF-VALUE AND CONFIDENCE.

A friend of mine commented that no one really knows who I am. No one really knows what I’m all about. It was said that with everything going on within the Communities of Color, it would be nice to use as many of my resources as possible to be a part of my Artistry. I should be a part of my art and artwork catalogue.

As a perspective that African Americans, Black and Brown People, and People Color, Ethnicity and Culture are seeing efforts of adversity, trial and tribulation today, I believe there’s an inherent importance to capturing and conveying not only the concepts, ideas, and works I do but also in capturing and conveying myself. My being. My existence. My identity…as Black Man, an African American Man, a Melanated Man of this modern world. While my social media omits much of my life for safety, privacy and security reasons, it’s perhaps time to strive to just convey more of me…especially as my own work of art and creativity. My life as Creative Living or Living Creatively.

Perhaps if this is done well, a series titled “A Black Family: Living Creatively”? Perhaps. 😉

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WITHIN THE CHAOS WE'RE STILL CREATING!

June 09, 2026 / William Burrell Philpot IV

Starting at a place of simplicity within on the digital canvas, we introduce…

The “DRAWN LINE” Series.

This digital series is developed and dedicated to the idea of simplicity while representing a refinement of African American, Black and Brown, and Ethnic Identity, Community and Culture.

With all that is going on, eventually at some point a line must be drawn.

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LAYING OUT NūH™ FOUNDATIONS.

May 31, 2026 / William Burrell Philpot IV

COACHING & CONSULTING: PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT WHILE BEING AN ARTIST.

With a lot happening in the world today where African Americans, Black and Brown People and other People of Color, Ethnicity and Culture see things shifting right beneath their feet, thru Art, Design and Photography, our goal is help artists and creatives to discover, develop and achieve newer levels of opportunity, potential and success. As we believe in the Arts and Creativity to influence and inform, we staying committed to continuing on the agenda of creating to impact and influence.

“A GOLDEN LINE” 'Digital Artwork - Procreate - © 2026 Liam Ian (LIAM IAN LLC) - There come moments where we must draw the line on the things that would hurt or harm us in life. As an Artist and Creator, we must acknowledge when and where the line must drawn and start from there. NūH values. NūH principles. Sometimes even a NūH you.

Principles, Priorities and Paradigms.

While the world seems to be on a runaway train to no where good due to the magnification and exacerbation of social issues via social media, technologies and high profile agendas, we believe in the fundamentals of self-governance and structuring for progressive life management. One big difference we notice between the rich and the poor is the investment in management dynamics and practices. Where in being within the fields of Art, Design and Photography (…including Entrepreneurship), we’ve also gained experience and an understanding of how those within politics, executive management, finance and other high-end and impactful occupations must operate to be and stay effective. Self-management. Organized and thoughtful Self-management practices that serve as the foundations and frameworks of ones everyday.

Despite being an artist, we believe in self-review and reflection on a daily and continual basis to frame the world and oneself within it appropriately. Sometimes it’s just an effective aspect of ones everyday to review. Whether in meditation, workout, journaling or regular situational mediation, we believe in introspection—the assessing of ones own thoughts, ideas and feelings to better gain an objective view of the world for themselves. While may not always be about clarity, it is about communication. Some of the most effective artists have been those who know at the minimum what they’re seeking to communicate. Principles, Priorities and Paradigms are the key.

Click here for the complete writing of PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT WHILE BEING AN ARTIST.

Click here for our writings on Principles, Priorities and Paradigms and Independence and Responsibility.

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DOUBLING DOWN ON THAT MELANIN!

May 25, 2026 / William Burrell Philpot IV

While as an artistic operation dedicated to People of Color, Ethnicity and Culture, we don’t shy away from acknowledging and appreciating the existence and presence of others. With that said, we are continuing on the path of creating for all people…with a specific concentration and focus on African Americans and People of Color. We are not exclusionary but will do as we must in response to what this world has created and wrought.

Many months in at this point, we’re continuing to do what businesses do and reposition to contribute to and capitalize on the opportunities presented. Through Art, Design and Photography, we want to continue the journey of moving forward and beyond the confines that hold us. “Intelligence. Ethnicity. Innovation.” is our mantra as it defines the future in our eyes.

THE GREATEST ART & ARTISTRY IS THAT OF THE HUMAN BEING & BEING HUMAN; LIVING.

In our work, we are continuing to create. We are creating as an acknowledgement and response to the that which the universe has created and provided, the human being. We are going to continue to ficus on what it is to be artists and cultivating spaces that appreciate, encourage and inspire healthy living for all people with a dynamic focus on People of Color.

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MISUNDERSTOOD TO REDESIGN AND REDEFINE.

May 07, 2026 / William Burrell Philpot IV

THE TRUEST EFFORT IS TO BREAK THE CHAINS WE MAY NEVER ACKNOWLEDGE OR PAY ATTENTION TO GET TO A NūH PLACE AND SPACE.

With research or imagination—incorporating both or manifesting individually—we’re creating to reimagine, redesign and redefine.

I don’t want to be understood. I don’t want to conform. I don’t want to fit in.

I want to fight because I know where I’m from…but that fight has to be so that I can become something more than what I am today. I don’t want folks to know who I am but more to experience and discover it. Complex. Rude. Honest. Loyal…yet difficult and sophisticated and multifaceted. I’m meant to be much more than just what I was born as.

I am NūH.

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THIS IS THE TIME...

May 05, 2026 / William Burrell Philpot IV

TO TRULY LIVE LIKE IT’S YOUR LAST…AND THEN SOME.

I’m many things but firstly, I’m a body of divine energy. I’m an extension of the Universe. I am a form—an incarnation—of life. I am the essence of all that is and all that has been. I was born an artist and so that is what resides at my core. I am a Father, a husband, a friend, an employee, and an entrepreneur. I’m complicated and sophisticated. I’m difficult yet honest. I am alive today…and by nature or not I am set to transition from this form…and so…

I am creating with meaning. We are creating with meaning—meaning and purpose. From Art and Design and into Photography, there’s meaning and a purpose. The meaning being what we’re doing this year is a set of things that can only be conveyed and understood by those meant, aligned and in tune with the message. The purpose is to encourage and empower those individuals within this world and beyond into this world and beyond.

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JUST A PERSPECTIVE!

April 06, 2026 / William Burrell Philpot IV

Sometimes the truth is just dope as fuck. Let the truth piss ‘em off.

@VICMENSA

*We do not own the above imagery. WE support and post them for educational purposed to inform. We are encouraged, informed and inspired by them for the communities and cultures we serve. Please contact us for Source and Ownership information and for removal requests where applicable.

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NUANCED & COMPLICATED.

March 11, 2026 / William Burrell Philpot IV

IT’S ALL A MATTER OF PARADIGM AND PERSPECTIVE…YET STILL NO ONE’S PERFECT.

My works—our works—may not be for everyone but represent one; Liam Ian Black.

I’m profound in my own ways. I strive for us to be profound in our own ways. We’re not meant for everyone…so be careful…because we really couldn’t care what you think.

*While we’re still in business, we’re here to just create Art. Artistic Design. Artistic Photography. All that and whatever else we decide to call Art.

Furthering our efforts to develop and realize The NūHUMAN Project and Foundation, we’re moving away from ideas that capitalism and more towards building community under the premise, guise and foundation of newer and better forms of communication for better forms of identity.

As we strive to continue to do things of and for the Black and Brown Communities—People of Color, Ethnicity and Culture—we’re committed to engaging and involving all people. We’re committed to engaging and involving ALL people. All people…because we are all one. We are ALL one!

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THE WORLD HAS CHANGED...

January 25, 2026 / William Burrell Philpot IV

…AND SO SHOULD WE.

Fact of the matter is that things have changed. Dangerously so but yes, the world has changed and yet it still intends and continues to spin on.

We’ve fought a lot about alignment and cohesion. We’ve fought over doing things in ways that “make sense” as to gain some degree of community visibility and identity reinforcing a sense of public trust…but that has not happened. Even as being within the North Bethesda Community, we haven’t seen too much progress in community building or even visibility…but it is what it is.

As it comes down to Art, Design and Photography, there’s so much that we still have yet to discuss and consider. As an operation, we have the same goals which are to contribute to the world but with much change having happened, we’re looking to shift our paradigms. Especially because who we are and what we are matters within the realm of Art and Artistic Expression as it affects the rest of the worlds around us, a further catering to the Black and Brown African American communities stands firm.

THE ART SHOULD REFLECT THE TIMES.

As creatives, it’s really important to be tune with what informs you—the world around you. It’s important to take notice to the things going on because art captures the mind’s creative vision in the midst of thought, time, influence and circumstance. Where our minds are matters when we create which is why the process of creation should not be limiting or limited but expanded upon. The order of chaos and the chaos of order if nothing else should be entertained as an artist where what makes sense can almost—if not more—be equal to that of those things that do not. We are truly residing in a time where things most certainly do not make sense…but then again…

BEING THE AFRICAN AMERICAN MALE ARTIST

Most of what I strive to do has everything to do with being an African American Male Artist. Sexist and opinionated and confident only as a means of hiding hurt, pain and trauma. Again, having grown up in the 80’s, 90’s and early 2000’s my goals are set in being real and authentic no matter who that bothers or offends. I only want to be that which I’ve been at conflict for so long—that which is truly…me. The good and the bad. The chaos and the order. I am all things that this life has been and has made me as today.

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NūH™

January 18, 2026 / William Burrell Philpot IV

IT TRULY IS TIME TO TRY SOMETHING NūH™.

Yes, it is about the Art. Yes, it is about Design. Yes, it is about Photography.

It is also about a new sense of spirituality and identity as a result.

It is the spirit of being human. It is the POWER of being human. It is that all human beings are descendants of those Melanated Peoples from thousands of years ago.

A Message:

*As an business representing an African American Artist and Artistry, we’re dedicated to using our resources of creation to create for the further appreciation, encouragement and inspiration of Black and Brown People, Identities, Communities and Cultures.

What it means to be a NūHUMAN is to move beyond the confines of what was to develop what can be. It is about the next stage of being human. Shedding the skin of the old and burdensome in favor of concepts, ideas and philosophies to catapult us into the future, it is truly about unity—unity for being Human.

The Statement:

We are now beyond the definitions, measurements and descriptions mandated from others to define our identities, our activities, and the construction of our worlds, realities and lives. We are NūHUMANS!

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2026 AND NEW THOUGHTS!

January 11, 2026 / William Burrell Philpot IV

NOT #JusTHOUGHTS…but then again.

Of some of the greatest differences between animals and humans is the ability—our ability—to create worlds. Humans are capable of perceiving the world to imagine and reimagine then to work towards creating and manifesting those thoughts—those…ideas and concepts. We can perceive and critically think about those things around us—physical and non-physical. We can create our worlds where we’re truly free to do so. Without manipulation and influence, we have the power to create our own spaces and places that not resemble and represent who we are but also influence us for the future.

In light of all that has occurred in 2025 and even currently, we as a business are engaged in developing products and activities to further appreciate, encourage and inspire Black and Brown individuals, entities and communities for the future. We believe in conscious work. We believe in conscious and intentional work to create the worlds we need and deserve. It may not seem like what might be needed but it’s what we’re providing based on what we believe and are coming from…and that’s that the Melanated deserve more than what’s ever been given!

INTELLIGENCE. ETHNICITY. INNOVATION.

*While there are many things going on, we must not forget to take time to look within to see where we are as a people in order to move forward. Keep in mind that all that’s being done is because of fear—their fear. This was an important time for them to gain power because the landscape has been changing and changing quite quickly. Black and Brown and other People have been able to see progress and success via technologies, knowledge, information and access to new kinds of markets. With all this chaos, we become entrenched and encompassed in thoughts and ideas about self-pride and identity in the form of freedom and rights. We must not forget to look beyond the today and the ideas of today about the future. They’re already looking towards the future where they are supreme. They feel unburdened by issues and obstacles and oppression. They and theirs will feel empowered and free and that “empowerment” and “freedom” allows for room and space for thought.

We must continue to think of ourselves beyond the confines they’re continuing to try to burden us by. Some of us must think further and further into the future because the future deserves for us to. Let us be further encouraged, inspired and empowered by our adversities to build and build better upon what was before. While we continue the fight for today, let us give a way for the next to fight for tomorrow…today and always into their tomorrows.

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SOMETHING THAT MATTERS!

December 30, 2025 / William Burrell Philpot IV

Inspired by select reads and self-development programs, for 2026 we’re using our creative pursuits to inspire other motivational pursuit to encourage and inspire.

Our art—the Art of Liam Ian Black and others—is to reflect who we are and where we stand. Where we’re from and where we’re headed.

I’m a Father and Husband while being an Artist, Designer and Photographer. I’ve been moderately loved and almost abundantly hated for ensuring my own survival. I’ve endured child abuse and abandonment and even lies about my father only to never learn the truth. I’ve existed in a place and space where I questioned my own existence being told that I shouldn’t be here and that I wasn’t intended because “she” wasn’t in love with my father…which is why she couldn’t remember who he was.

I’ve seen loss. I’ve known disappointment. I’ve wrestled with existing within lies when those lies have made the dimension, reality and life that was once me and my identity. I’ve known what it's like to feel like the step-child and to never truly feel accepted or included—fully included and accepted.

Returning to the ideals of self-work thru self-reflection not for self-mastery but to truly give and contribute to others.

I’ve known solitude and loneliness. I’ve known the feeling of helplessness within busy packed rooms. I’ve known what it feels like to cry only to have people believe you’re “doing too much” or exaggerating your pain. I’ve known what it feels like to be caged and even starved. I’ve known what it feels like to be reduced down to noting more than a burden…and out of all of this…

I’ve come to believe that my continued existence…is…divine. Divine. No more divine than anyone else’s but that which would be unique to every unique individual. This unique life of mine is uniquely divine.

*As we move forward, we’re striving to keep artists, designers, photographers and entrepreneurs appreciated, encouraged and inspired. We’re reducing our pricing for the new year for Coaching and Consultations.

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WE LOVE BLACK WOMEN!

December 27, 2025 / William Burrell Philpot IV

Whether it’s love or the perversion of lust, it is what it is which has made me the man that I am. I am who I am and to be honest, I love it. I love me…because I love Black Women.

As an Artist, Designer and Photographer, most of my creative ideas have been informed, influenced and fueled by the beauty of Black Women. Whether toxic or not, I’m a man who loves the scene of the Black Woman. While I enjoy the sight of all physically attractive women, Black Women will always take the cake. Perhaps a bit over-sexualized at times, I do—therefore we do—enjoy all that is the Black Woman.

We don’t and won’t shy away from what has existed for so long to help others create industries, markets and careers. Yes, sex sells and it has inform me in how I like to create Art, how I develop a Design, and how I like to shoot photography. My ideas come from growing up in the heavy magazine era—a pre-social media cellphone time. VIBE, The Source, XXL, Black Men, GQ, and even Playboy, women have held healthy prominent roles in relation to business and the heterosexual Black Man’s identity and ideas on the manhood. I’m a product of this. Music and music videos and other cultural influences having impacted me, the commercial art of the magazine is what has informed me…and so…

FVK™ MAGAZINE - WE LOVE BLACK WOMEN!

Of the greatest artistry of this world, the woman—the Black Woman—reigns supreme to us. Fully clothed, professionally dressed, swimsuit, lingerie, or even nude, we are accepting the natural artistry that is the Black Woman. With that, we are commissioning a dedicated project to feature Black Women as Inspiring Natural Art for Artists and Creatives. While there may not be any redeemable qualities (as it was mentioned to me) about projects of this nature, we also understand industries and businesses and even artists incorporate sex, sensuality and sexuality for their level of perceived integrity and honesty to what it is to be human—an art of being human. Well as an experiment, we’re going to continue to develop and run with this.

BLACK WOMEN. BLACK MEN. BLACK FAMILY. BLACK COMMUNITY. BLACK CULTURE.

The approach to balance is in acknowledging, appreciating and celebrating the best and greatest of Black Community and Culture. Everything that informs, influences and inspires healthy artistry for the future of the Black Community and Culture. We feel it’s all connected. Whether it is sex or sensuality, it’s needed for the union of two to become one and create families. What it means for a man to be attracted to a woman and a woman to be attracted to a man. While there’s controversy there, it has—in its most natural and carnal form—help to build societies, businesses and civilizations.

Yes—yes indeed—sex sells and it is an unfortunate and dysfunctional sometimes diminishing aspect yet prominent part of Black Culture and Life. It is however what has developed and shaped many of us into this modern day. Despite over-saturating and manipulating our perceptions, the fact is that the woman—the Black Woman—is and will always be the sex symbol—the goddess amongst men and so she inspires creation. She inspires creation and artistry for she is creation…and…artistry.

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December 08, 2025 / William Burrell Philpot IV

THE JOURNEY IS ALSO ABOUT ALIGNMENT.

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