The Panther Prince

For my son Rafael. If you know him, you know his love for The Black Panther. He loved the Marvel hero, it seems, before he could even talk. He’s been gifted Black Panther clothes, shoes, comics, stuffed animals, etc. since he could barely walk. We made this video during the heart of Covid:

Chadwick Boseman was even at his baptism! (IYKYK) I had him pose for this painting when he was 4 or 5 years old, around the time of that video. He’s now 9, and I’m happy to finally be able to gift him with his own portrait.

The Panther Prince. 18”x24”. Acrylic on canvas.

Never ever grow up!

- FATKID