So, if any of you have me on myspace or facebook, you know I'm going to be working on a piece to commemorate the death of Michael Jackson for the next month.

I have decided to do the portrait of him on the cover of "Thriller" and used different medias. I have also decided to do a background of my own. That, of course, I will not reveal so I can leave it as a surprise. I don't know what I'm going to do with the original piece. Maybe I might auction it or keep it in my portfolio to show to others. All I know is that I won't feel complete until I work on this piece.

My family has been very big fans of Michael Jackson and the Jackson 5. I have been listening to his music non-stop since I heard. I am deeply saddened and I hope you are all upset too. We just lost the King of Pop and we won't have someone as legendary as him in our lives for many decades. Lots of musicians, actors, directors, dancers, and everyone in the arts were all inspired by his genius and his love for the world.

I know you people may joke around about how he's made of plastic or his accusations about other crimes but did you EVER stop to think about all the humanitarian and wonderful things he's done for the world? I hope you all feel remorse for your tacky "too soon" jokes. Once you realize he's gone, you'll be shocked and say, "Wow. I'm making fun of a dead person. I'm becoming less funny and really low now."

Anyway, that's my little say in this. I hope to hear your responses about this post and my piece when it's finished.

R.I.P. King of Pop.