Never stop creating!
I received a commission request to create a metallic similitude painting of 4 generations. The patron was patient knowing I had many other projects ahead of her request in 2021. Finally, the painting is complete along with a title on the canvas (the clients request). It won’t be given to her husband until Fathers Day 2022 but she loves it. 🙏🏽
Applying wood script lettering.
I awoke yesterday with a idea to create wall art using one of my sketches from my Nubian series & bits/pieces of videos viewed of a couple of technique’s, that I believed when brought together would make a very unique piece and maybe a new line of mixed media art pieces by me.
I began with my sketch, uploaded to my software program to manipulate it and prepare the outline for cutting out of wood using my GF laser cutter. I then prepared the polymer vellum sheet adding inks to the translucent paper. I stacked cut pieces of wood outlines to create a box, added battery powered lights, tweaked, added other finishes, etc., etc.
It came out so very pretty! The Nubian in this simple piece is standing in front of a Africa outline. I am already thinking of the the next much more intricate piece, I hope to create soon.
I was also excited to share the techniques with a group of GF laser women, who share techniques and creations….well, guess my work is too different. I left that group.😔
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.
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…
October of 2019 I received the new studio tool the Glow Forge laser cutter. 2020 was the year of the laser for me. I spent the covid pandemic learning how to create items with the Glow Forge laser machine. I made many items for our home as well as for others. The commissions flowed and…
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″.
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.
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.
Here are photos of me as I create the new works to be displayed for sale beginning at the Richmond Night Market. This will be the first time I have set up as a outdoors vendor. The RNM was a magnificent cultural event! Held in Richmond, Virginia every 2nd Saturday.
I have created new works on 10” and 12” poplar wood with acrylics and other media to have a dimensional effect. These will be for sale on the sale page of this blog. 
