‘Speaking Of The Arts': Kyle ‘BlackCatTips’ Brooks

Kyle Brooks in his studio and property in Lithonia, Georgia.

Stephen Kennedy

Kyle “BlackCatTips” Brooks is a folk artist living in Arabia Mountain, Georgia. “I’m a painter man. I do the best I can, well, most of the time.” he says.

His media of choice are public surfaces, street poles, corners of buildings, and signs.

Over the last several years, his eye-catching and charming style has expanded into full-scale mural works, featured at Atlanta’s Art on the BeltLine and various street art festivals.