Meet Jordan Toombs | Multi-Disciplinary Artist

We had the good fortune of connecting with Jordan Toombs and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Jordan, what’s the most important lesson your business/career has taught you?
“Stand on those mounds of No’s until you’re at eye level with the right yes. ” Nikki Toombs This quote serves as a mantra, it has truly shaped my philosophy on art and navigated my career as a visual artist. Throughout our career, we tend to give up or choose another direction when we receive that first no. I use it as a stepping stone, so that when I receive that ” yes” I know that I worked diligently towards it. Also, another quote by my mother, Walk with a spirit of boldness while maintaining humility in your success. There’s a certain level of confidence and fearlessness that you have to have in your career or as a business owner that people gravitate to. But in that same breath never forget your why, never forget the importance to remain humble as your world shifts into greatness.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
As a native of Birmingham, Alabama, raised in Atlanta, Georgia, I have been creating art since the fifth grade. This journey continued through grade school and on to college as a student at Howard University.
Throughout my matriculation, I found a deep passion for the arts, education, and advocacy. I had the honor of being selected for the Chadwick A. Boseman
College of Fine Arts exhibition- where my most recent oil painting was purchased from Howard Alumna Taraji P. Henson. My work has been featured internationally through SYFY and USA
networks, IVY PARK, Universal Monsters, Lil Nas X, Brett Gray, Lamman Rucker, Alpha Kappa Alpha( Southeastern Region), Kenny Leon True Colors
Theatre Company, National Center for Civil and Human Rights, and more.

My work is not just about artistry, but also advocacy. I have partnered with Art Nexus and Nave’ HeART to include renderings of my paintings in inspirational journals for parents with chronically-ill children. I also donated paintings to the Aflac Cancer wing and Children’s Healthcare system to honor those with childhood cancer while doing pro-bono work for G-House special needs day camp and Camp Trach Me Away( a camp for children with a Tracheotomy.)

I try to tell stories, on canvas, that reflect the intersection of all humanity. From celebrating HBCU culture to honoring the strength of Black women, my work speaks to all generations. Beyond the beauty, the art that I create must be meaningful, personal, and purposeful.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
The first place I went to when I touched down in LA was Roscoes’ Chicken and Waffle! So hitting that spot is definitely a must. Dave’s Hot chicken too! I spent most of my time on Sunset Blvd! Rooftop on Sunset was the spot for my crew! I also enjoyed Ebony’s beach club a lot. Great vibes, great people, great food, and great music all in one.

If you are looking for a place to relax and escape, Malibu is definitely the spot. The water is beautiful, there’s not too much going on over there.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
Of course, if I had the opportunity to shout out anyone it would be my mother Nikki Toombs. A true trailblazer in the arts and the woman that inspired me to pursue a career in it. she continues to support my endeavors full force even when I’m not at my 100%. I also want to shout out to, HBCU in LA for shaping my experience here in Los Angeles. Ted and Stacy Milner are truly changing the game when it comes to the representation of black people in the entertainment industry. I definitely have to shout out my alma mater Howard University, the school that jumpstarted my art career . Last but certainly not least, God.

Website: https://jeauxii.org/

Instagram: jeauxii

Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/jordan-toombs

Image Credits
Photographer : Kevin Estelle Jr. @kevinestelle_