Yes, the iconic figures are stencils. I do a lot of stencil work as well as character paintings and mixing them all together. Look for some new pieces that I will be submitting on this site. Yes it is the RZA. Thanks for the good words!

The idea behind this piece was that the youth will rise up and take charge so that our nation will be turned around in a direction that is positive for its people. The "fear me" comes when the older generation looks at the youth as they don't know anything and why listen. The "fear me" isn't really angry, it is a warning that change is to come and that people better take the youth seriously. Feel free to contact me back through here about anything else! Thanks for your interest!

Matt, I'm really like this piece, and I'm interested in buying. I was just wondering if there was a theme your idea in mind when you were painting it. Thanks, Todd Edwards