Kevin Maness (Capp)
Artist/Brand Owner
Cappin’ Out Member ★
About Me
I’m a 25 year old artist from Hampton, Virginia. I began drawing at 8 years old, just like most others I started with Dragon Ball Z & Naruto characters (Fan Art). I watched my older cousin draw which introduced me into drawing because it always amazed me how he brought these characters to life. Over time I evolved my style into more realistic pieces like still life & scenery. Now, my drawing style has taken a turn towards Graffiti which is something that I’ve always wanted to get into but just recently got the courage to follow through with it.
In 2015 I started to create music with Apex Hippy which changed my life but I wasn’t aware at the time. Later that year we dropped a joint project titled “Adventure Time” (AT) which was received well by many listeners. I went to college at The Art Institute which helped me develop a style of my own. I stopped going during my 3rd year to start my business/brand “Cappin’ Out” which stands for “no limit, set goals, achieve those goals and most importantly.. Don’t Stop Yourself”. In the beginning I started to make hats with my designs on them to sell but over time Cappin’ Out became so much more than that. It turned into a place where I could express myself through my art and also deliver a message.
Over the next few years I developed a following through my Instagram @Drawnout__ which lead me to meeting new people, displaying my talent, making sales and overall making a connection. 2019 was the year that really set it off though, I released my first solo mixtape “No Mystery?” on all streaming platforms, I was able to create my own clothing with my own equipment and I did vendor events where I set up a table to sell my clothing & artwork. In April 2020 I dropped my website “cappinoutshop.com” which gave people the ability to purchase my clothing and artwork online. In February 2021 I released my last & final website “cappinout.net” which became the home of all of my creative endeavors.
This site is/will be the home of other creatives as well, I plan to showcase individuals who also have a vision and goals to meet. This was created to highlight people who I think are extremely talented and may not receive the look they deserve. I’m going to grow this platform & develop my skillset as well as create opportunities that will help not only myself but other creatives looking for a place to feel welcomed & appreciated. - Capp Out
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Capp (FKA SmokeCap) has two albums that are currently available on all streaming platforms. Click on an image below to hear the full project.
What It’s Worth
Capp
Hip-Hop/Rap
2022
No Mystery?
Capp
Hip-Hip/Rap
2019
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Learn A Little More About Capp
What motivated you to start your craft?: My older cousin used to draw Dragon Ball Z characters and I was always fascinated by how he made them look exactly like the character he was drawing which made me want to try it too
What inspires you to create?: Making something better than the last thing I created
Do you like social media? : It's a love hate relationship. I mostly use it for Art / Business
Do you feel underrated or overlooked? Why?: Sometimes but it's worth the journey, mostly because I know where my talent lies but it's on me to show that
Is confidence the key to being successful?: Yes, you have to believe in yourself before anyone else can
Is it hard to keep going when no money is coming in?: Only if you do it for the money
Based on your experiences, what's some advice that you'd give to someone that you wish you knew sooner?: Don't be afraid to try something new, because that could be the thing that changes your life
Are you open to collaborations?: Yes
How long have you been working on your craft?: 2004
What's a negative stigma about your genre that you hear a lot? : Artists should do work for free
What's something you wish to gain from your portfolio?: Community & opportunities
What do you like to create with the most?: Pencil & paper but I'm recently getting into photography
Is there a style of art that you wish to get good at one day?: Painting
Do you have a theme to your art? As in something that appears in all your work.: Any form of nature
How long does it usually take you to finish a piece?: I usually don't try to finish in one day but if I added it collectively I'd say about 3-6 hours