Always making
I made this painting a while back because a Black woman I know told me she loved my work but didn’t see her hair representation in it. I was moved and so I started working on bing more diverse in paintings. My goal has always been to elevate Black women of all sizes and hair and disabilities in art.
They are simple but I do love these work bench shots. They just have this quality to them that grabs me.
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It’s simple how much I have no rules with painting. I am often confronted about this by fans. I can’t say if it’s mostly positive or negative interactions. I’ve been at this for over 35 years now so my painting narrative changes and moves around. The only rule that stands as of late is red, blue and yellow paint. They speak through me. Art is my heart and as my heart grows so do it.
Painting from dreams is always fun but at some point you have to let it get dark too. Time will tell…
Also I get asked this a lot so let me tell you from me to you. All paintings are always for sale from me. If I paint it I will mostly sell it. So if you see a painting you like , yes you can buy it if it is not sold already.
Thanks, tchau
Jaws
A long time ago I had a dream of an alligator with a universe dripping out of it’s mouth. It was birthing a nursery.
And so it starts.
A ride into madness.
I’ve been a mechanic for a long time now. Feels good to take pictures of the shop sometimes.
This month I’m going to focus on celebrating all the Black Sex Workers. They are the most focused on and least celebrated. They are often the fashion and trend makers but least created and often the most in dangered. This needs to change.
Art is often how we learn about life beyond our selves.
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