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Parsons alum, Former Graphic Designer @ Condé Nast.
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🇺🇸 “Everyone has a story of a quilt, here’s (one of) mine.

Just over 33 years ago, Ron Haefka, my mom’s cousin, died of brain cancer. Or at least that was my family’s name for the AIDS-related illness that took him. I was just 3-years old and none the wiser.

For as much as I gripe about social media, a Google search in 2022 led me to a truth about Ron hiding in plain sight from my extended family. I had moved to NYC recently and was looking to handpick a guardian angel, of sorts, and one who knew his way around the city. “Ron Haefka gay NYC” was all I typed. The first link was a post from @theaidsmemorial with a photo of Ron smiling by a pine tree, a beautiful eulogy by his former lover and friend, @davidgroff, and the name of Ron’s lover at the time he passed, @bycadiente.

With these two men’s names I started a journey I am still on. Several emails, childhood photos with Ron to prove I was not a bot, and many meaningful and difficult conversations later, I now know a handful of Ron’s friends, lovers, and survivors. I call them my elders. And I get to meet two more tonight.

There is so much more to say (which I will) but right now I want to share the quilt. It was an honor to design this piece to celebrate Ron’s life. My family is from Ohio, and quilters will spot the Ohio star constellating the right half. On the left is a contemporary Hawaiian star applique, honoring Ron’s final lover’s home and the trip they took there together. Its radial flower mimics the paper mulberry leaves I see walking my dog, Dolly, in Brooklyn.

Between the motifs are the moving writings of Tom, Patti, and David, and the gorgeous drawings of Ron by Leonard, each in their own handwriting and embroidered by @catemac, the wonderful soul (and textile artist) who pieced and quilted it. My longest friend, Erica, did the honors of photographing it.

Quilts are political and queer objects, as much as they are art and shelter. This panel will soon join The NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt archives, the largest piece of community folk art in the world. (You too can still create and donate panels!)

If this resonates with any of your experiences, send me a note!” 📖 by @briancashworks

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Everyone has a story of a quilt, here’s (one of) mine.

Just over 33 years ago, Ron Haefka, my mom’s cousin, died of brain cancer. Or at least that was my family’s name for the AIDS-related illness that took him. I was just 3-years old and none the wiser.

For as much as I gripe about social media, a late-night Google search in 2022 led me to a truth about Ron hiding in plain sight from my extended family. I had moved to NYC recently and was looking to handpick a guardian angel, of sorts, and one who knew his way around the city. “Ron Haefka gay NYC” was all I typed. The first link was a post from @theaidsmemorial with a photo of Ron smiling by a pine tree, a beautiful eulogy by his former lover and friend, @davidgroff, and the name of Ron’s lover at the time he passed, @bycadiente.

With these two men’s names I started a journey I am still on. Several emails, childhood photos with Ron to prove I was not a bot, and many meaningful and difficult conversations later, I now know a handful of Ron’s friends, lovers, and survivors. I call them my elders. And I get to meet two more tonight.

There is so much more to say (which I will) but right now I want to share the quilt. It was an honor to design this piece to celebrate Ron’s life. My family is from Ohio, and quilters will spot the Ohio star constellating the right half. On the left is a contemporary Hawaiian star applique, honoring Ron’s final lover’s home and the trip they took there together. Its radial flower mimics the paper mulberry leaves I see walking my dog, Dolly, in Brooklyn.

Between the motifs are the moving writings of Tom, Patti, and David, and the gorgeous drawings of Ron by Leonard, each in their own handwriting and embroidered by @catemac, the wonderful soul (and textile artist) who pieced and quilted it. My longest friend, Erica, did the honors of photographing it.

Quilts are political and queer objects, as much as they are art and shelter. This panel will soon join The NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt archives in SF, the largest piece of community folk art in the world. (You too can still create and donate panels!)

If this resonates with any of your experiences, send me a note!

xo - Brian

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Fashion Drawing Group at The Center @lgbtcenternyc . Enrique modeled @enriquepasa . Hosted and styled by Leonard Cadiente @bycadiente . 💚🧡🍁🍂🤎

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Fashion sketch ft the fantastic and chic @_nishchala hosted by @bycadiente at @lgbtcenternyc ✨❄️🍂 amazing and fun session as always - thanks for the inspo and getting us to fall and winter mood ❄️😍 #fashion_illustration #fashionsketches #fashionart #fallstyles #nycfashion

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Spoopy season is here ! We have some great sessions coming up this week, including a Dolly-themed tribute session on Tuesday in Greenpoint by @living.muses.nyc, and a FREE spooky session on Wednesday in Carroll Gardens @loaferscocktailbar hosted by @aekieren !

New session details:
Dolly Tribute Figure Drawing @ Neptune, Greenpoint *!
⏰ Monthly on Tuesday, 7:30pm - 9:30pm
📍 Neptune, 13 Greenpoint Ave, Brooklyn (Adjacent to Radio Star @theradiostarnyc)
🎟️ $15 early bird on EventBrite / $20 at the door | Materials included | IG: @living.muses.nyc | Eventbrite: https://tinyurl.com/37h6k72t

*FREE* Anatomical Curiosities Spooky Sketch Night^!
⏰ One-time Tuesday, 6:00pm - 9pm
📍 Loafers Cocktail Bar, 517 Court Street, Brooklyn, NY @loaferscocktailbar
🎟️ Free! | IG: @aekieren

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Love that my life is filled with all these lil side quests 💜
Had hella fun #modeling for @bycadiente art class!

#livepainting #nyc #sidequest

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Fashion sketch yesterday ft the amazing @neeshyfbaby hosted by @bycadiente at @lgbtcenternyc 🎨 love how eclectic the looks are! Those pants are so unique and trippy! And we all agree Neesh has one of the best hairs to draw 🤯🌊🌊🎨 wonderful session as always!! #fashionillustration #fashionsketches #nycfashionista #fashionartwork #livesketching

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Sorry for the delay on this week's posting! Here are all the figure drawing events from Monday 9/14- Sunday 9/20!   

NEW:  
Brantwood Atelier Figure Drawing 
⏰ One-time Monday, 7:00pm - 9:00pm  
📍 Good Company Cannabis Dispensary, 2273A Broadway, New York NY 10024 
🎟️ $25, through Eventbrite, materials included | Website: brantwoodatelier.com | Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-brantwood-atelier-83777645953 | @brantwoodatelier   

Dumbo Figure Drawing 
⏰ Monthly Monday, 7:30pm - 9:30pm  
📍 32 Bridge St Basement Unit #2 Brooklyn, NY 11201 
🎟️ Tiered tickets on Eventbrite & $20 cash/$25 Venmo, materials included | Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/dumbo-figure-drawing-4867310 | IG: @living.muses.nyc  

Nude Figure Drawing in a Church*! ⏰ Every Wednesday, 7:00pm - 9:00pm 📍 59-14 70th Ave, Ridgewood, NY 11385 🎟️ $20- $25, materials included | Tickets: https://tinyartssupply.com | IG: @tinyartssupply   

Nude Figure Drawing x Birthday Cake (cake will be served!) 
⏰ Wednesday, 7:00pm - 9:30pm 
📍 Crystal Lake, 647 Grand St, Brooklyn, NY 11211 
🎟️ Day of admission: $25 cash / $30 Venmo (Earlybird via Eventbrite or DM: 1 for $20 / 2 for $35), materials included | tickets: https://linktr.ee/brooklynheartsclub | IG: @drink_n_draw  

The Fashion Drawing Group*! 
⏰ Recurring on Saturdays, 2pm - 4:30pm 
📍 The Center, Room 302, 208 W 13th St, New York, NY 10011 
🎟️ $20 cash/Venmo to be paid during session | Please DM @bycadiente on IG to put your name on a list since space is limited | @bycadiente   

Sunday Sessions Fashion Illustration - 2 Models - Artists & Fleas *Williamsburg*! 
⏰ Saturday, 4:00pm - 6:30pm 
📍 Artists & Fleas Market Williamsburg, 70 N 7th St, BK, NY 11249 
🎟️ $35, materials included | tickets: https://sundaysessions.as.me/ | @sundaysessionssss   

Sunday Sessions @ RecessGrove *Williamsburg*! ⏰ 3rd Sunday of the month, 4:00pm- 6:30pm 
📍 Recess Grove, 327 Grand St, Brooklyn, NY 11211 
🎟️ $26 | tickets: https://sundaysessions.as.me/ 

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Fashion sketch ft the ever so chic @_daidaihe wearing the fabulous @janeacouture hosted by @bycadiente at @lgbtcenternyc !! We were in for such a visual and fashion treat yesterday - every fit is so intricately made - has a distinct vibe and Daisy absolutely slayed every one of them 🔥🔥🔥When I was photoing this morning - played with morning light against my window to create a frame - I kinda dig it - wdyt? 😍 #fashion_illustration #nycfashion #fashioncouture #fashionsketches #fashionartwork

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Figure drawing events this week! 9/5- 9/11/26

EDIT: NO 9/7 Monday session for @greenpoint_figure_drawing this week; they'll be back Friday 9/11

New:
The Fashion Drawing Group
⏰ 9/5 Saturday, 2pm - 4:30pm
📍 The Center, Room 302, 208 W 13th St, New York, NY 10011
🎟️ $20 cash/Venmo to be paid during session | Please DM @bycadiente on IG to put your name on a list since space is limited

Figure Drawing Night in Hoboken
⏰ 9/6 One-time on Sunday, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
📍 Symposia Community Bookstore, 510 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
🎟️ $35 with materials | https://linktr.ee/dddanicap | IG: @dddanicap

Trans Figure Drawing @ The Bush
⏰ 9/8 Tuesday, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
📍 The Bush, 333 Troutman St Store 4, Brooklyn, NY 11237
🎟️ $20 one drink minimum with materials | Ticket: https://linktr.ee/thebrooklynloft | IG: @thebrooklynloft @bushdykebar

Long Pose by Sunday Sessions
⏰ 9/10 Every other Thursday, 7:00pm - 9:30pm
📍 SAA - 154 Scott Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11237
🎟️ $35 materials included | Tickets: https://sundaysessions.as.me/longpose IG: @sundaysessionssss

#figuredrawings #arteventnyc

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Fashion sketch ft the fabulous @_daidaihe styled together with @bycadiente at @bwayzsketchclub at @fitnyc 🌼✨💕😎 Daisy is the best - she modeled for us for extra session when the other model couldn’t make it and made various fits out of the existing cloths! So creative and generous ! ✨🌼🙏 thank you Leonard for hosting for Prof Bway - lovely and stylish session as always💙 #fashionillustration #fashionsketch #fashioninspiration #fashionartwork #gouachestudy

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@bwayzsketchclub was such a fun experience. Staying still for 10 mins at a time was a real test though - more mental than physical. Mad respect to all models out there! 💪🏽

Thanks so much for having me. It was an honor to be sketched by fashion illustrators and fashion school professors with decades of experience! 🙏🏽

#fashionillustration #posingpractice #outfitinspo

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