A STAR IS BORN

KHALIF BOYD

Khalif,

a past art student of mine,

with so much personality & charm,

 graduated Whitney in 2005.

From there he attended Whittier College in So. Cal. to study Kinesiology then got the acting bug.

I've been following his career for several years on Facebook 

and asked if I could share a few of his very cool photos. 

He does a lot of ad work for various clothing companies.

Brand Black is just one of them.

Winter is coming // NEVERODDOREVEN A/W '16 collection // @brandblack📸: @cvetkovalex

This one really caught my attention the other nite as I was scrolling thru FB.

I think this is the second time I've seen him work for a body paint artist.

About last night // @davidgilmore x @molaaart x#PoderosasParaSiempre // "My concept was based on the half face sugar skull...expanding it to a half body of that imagery. The other side represents the gates of heaven opening and the spirits of loved ones coming to visit." - D.G. — at Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA).

Hanging out with THE icon of #DíaDeLosMuertos,#LaCatrina at @molaaart for#PoderosasParaSiempre (Bodypaint by you know who, @davidgilmore). 💀🌹#InstaAltar — at Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA).

Thanks again to Sbux for bringing back this commercial 🙌🏾 — in West Hollywood, California.

Thanks @facebook for reminding me of this 2 year old picture with my daughter, Maxine, for @beyoubylacour campaign. Look at that face! 💜

Hanging on set with Sonny The Dog for this @cabeautravel shoot. This dude has his own sunglasses line and by PAWING IT FORWARD-20% of ALL Proceeds will be donated to animal shelters and animal well being foundations. You know, I'm definitely copping Maxine a pair. 😎 — in Woodland Hills, California.

That time @kcpark and I were suppose to volunteer but instead engaged in an all out leaf throwing party with dozens of kids in Pasadena. Hello Fall. — at Union Station Homeless Services.

This is my favorite picture of Khalif as he volunteers with children in the park.

He has a magically strong spirit,

he's always up for fun and about living life.

We all are so proud of you here at Whitney Khalif,

 and are rooting for you!