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I paint




I paint with either my hands or paint brush. Just ask questions if you do not know. 










I paint because growing up in America as a black female was not easy for me. Therefore, I painted how I felt about my life, my experiences, and my world. 

"The only thing I know is that I paint because I have the need to, I always paint what goes through my head without any other consideration. ” - Frida Kahlo 

 

I have been painting for over 20 years. I have created many paintings on paper and canvas. I enjoy creating abstract paintings. 

To paint is just a downright beautiful gift. Painting is a gift that I have and am able to transform colors into a world, using the stroke of a paintbrush to speak words. Paintings have always been treasured, a sacred gift, a beloved beauty. To paint is to be able to make paint, a simple colored substance that blooms into art. 

When I create my paintings, I am sharing a message about how I feel about society, the world, my experiences, and my role in my community.

Please note that some of the art and clothes in the above photos have been thrown away.

    


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