Quietfire, 1951 - 2009

Quietfire, former model turned international makeup artist who was the creative director of Black & Blue Cosmetics departed this earth, Monday, June 22, 2009 at 6:02 pm. He is survived by family and scores of friends.

He worked with many celebrities including Whitney Houston, Carol Alt, Kim Alexis and Diahann Carol. His work has graced the pages of American Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Italian Vogue, Essence and Ebony magazines. On the runway and in print advertisements, he has also worked with designers, Chloe and Mila Schon as well as on the movie “Waiting to Exhale” before entering into a partnership with Adrianne Washington.

Memorial services for Quietfire was held Thursday, July 2, 2009, 7:00 pm, Benta’s Funeral Home Inc., 630 Saint Nicholas Avenue, New York, New York 10030-1099. There was a good turn out to honor Quiet's memory. Guest speakers were Darren Everett, Magic, Lady Spice, Ellen thomas, Carol Friedman, David Martin and Adrianne Washington. Ellen Thomas wrote and read a very moving poem. Volora Howell sung "Be a Lion" in memory of Quietfire. Adrianne Washington did a fine job organizing and an managing the memorial service.

QuietFire, may you rest in peace. You will be missed and not forgotten.