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Nubian Series

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Nubian Series

The pandemic had many of us working from home more many of us expanded our minds, bottoms (❁´◡`❁) and skills. I began doodling on my iPad more and saw a woman in one of those doodles.  I found myself creating many women and men in regal robes and intricate designs.  I decided to call this series, “Nubian.”  Nubians are a member of one of the group of dark-skinned peoples that formed a powerful empire between Egypt and Ethiopia from the 6th to the 14th centuries.

I have now created many Nubian sketches on my iPad, then used my laser cutter to score the designs into wood panels.  A couple of the creations have been recreated into larger canvas works and both are sold.

 

These two have SOLD

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“Southern Awakenings”

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Liberated Flow Gala 3rd Annual 2021 – Art with a purpose My entry, “Southern Awakenings” I was honored to again be accepted into Liberated Flow Gala for a second time.  This year the Liberated Flow’s 3rd Annual Charity Art Gala benefitted the Black History Museum & Cultural Center of Virginia (BHMVA). The Museum’s mission is…

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“Faces Of Life” Similitudes- Pt. 1

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I finally completed many paintings to display in my upcoming exhibit entitled, “Faces of Life.” – Pt. 1.  I began sketching faces of people I admired or had a connection to last year. While creating I didn’t realize at that time they would be placed on display but as I began drawing out the faces on various size canvases and subsequently painting them, people continually asked if they would be exhibited. So the decision was made to do just that. The paintings are created with water colors, metallic and color acrylics. Some of the creations have a dimensional line to give a faux stained glass impact.  The canvas sizes range from 12″x12″ to 24″ x 38″.

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The paintings are my “similitudes” which are the quality or state of being similar to something.  My paintings capture the person and are not meant to depict realism.  This first exhibit represents people of color in many shades and diverse backgrounds. The people represented in Part One are the following: Retirees, Quilter, Baker, Artists, Makeup Artist, Retired Colonel, Engineers, Kids and a Social Activist.

Faces are magnificent! They are magnetic, beautiful & diverse.  The expressions can exude magnetism, be alluring or hypnotic.  This collection of people was not chosen simply because of their facial features.  The “similitudes” I have created are of people whose inner spirit touches me with their love, joy of life, spunk, tenacity, guidance, friendship, support and inspiration! This is Phase One with Phase Two being exhibited in 2020.

Hope you enjoy the work!  The first exhibit will be held at Art Works Studio, Richmond,Virginia, in the Skylight Studio with the opening reception on Friday, October 25, 2019 and the exhibit will be on display until Saturday, November 16, 2019.

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Black Pride RVA

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I was invited to be a vendor at the 2nd Annual Black Pride RVA. The event was held as a:

Day of Purpose – Education & Entertainment

Day of Purpose! A day of learning and fun. Vendors, food & entertainment all day!

​Educate yourself on Finances, Health, and more.  Entertainment from a variety of acts will be there to make you proud with good music and meet the new Ms. Black Pride RVA!  Side by Side is our youth pride activities sponsor.  Youth will have their own DJ, activities and fun just for youth up to 20.  This is a family friendly event so bring everyone with you. 

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This was a marvelous event! Granddaughter Natalie attended with me and was my magnificent sales lady!  We both enjoyed meeting all the vendors and the beautiful people of the LGBTQ community.

Natalie took the following photos.

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Our Princesses

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A couple of years ago while we celebrated my Mothers birthday at the local Veterans Hall, I snapped a photo of three of our princesses – my two grand nieces and my granddaughter.  I decided this year to paint my version of that photo.

The sketch was drawn on the canvas where it sat for maybe 6 months or more.  My RA flaring and a bout of flu (despite having the shot) stopped me from much.  Once I felt better I was not sure which art medium direction  I wanted to use on this piece. Finally, decided to begin with water color pencils. 

Once the water coloring was completed, the result wasn’t satisfying to me, so out came the blendable water based ink pens.  Wella! I LOVED the ink atop the color pencils, it blended so very nicely.  Somewhere along the line I made the decision to change the look of the flag instead of  literal but more whimsical and added-stitching, I know the stitching idea came from my quilting friends & family.

Next the medium for the flag acrylics, I decided to go with a visual of hopes and dreams….floating & swirling for our Princesses.  I am not finished this piece.  It still needs a touch or two more but I don’t know what yet.  So until I do it will be placed prominently in my studio until that, “Wella!” Moment occurs.👩🏽‍🎨🎨😉

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