"Artistic journey is a lifelong process of self-expression, creativity, and growth. It involves exploring ideas, developing a style, and overcoming obstacles. Artists may discover their style by exploring different subjects and mediums, facing challenges, and embracing ambiguity." Born in the 1970s, I began my artistic journey when I was a student at NationHouse. I was enrolled into various art classes at numerous institutions. When I was 15 years old and a high school student at Bell Multicultural High School (now called Columbia Heights Education Campus), I had many opportunities in the arts and became a professional visual artist and art consultant, including worked with the New Harlem Gallery (1992 - 1993) and Wisteria ArtSpace (1992 - 1993). I have achieved several visual art accomplishments, including having my work featured on book covers and receiving grants from the D.C. Commission on the Arts. For more than 30 years, I have used my talent and skills not only to cre...
The purpose of this blog is to share information regarding the consulting services and work that Ms. Afrika Abney offers and provides as a professional visual artist and art consultant since 1992. In 1992, she was a high school student and 15 years old. Ms. Abney has a proven track record of curating art exhibitions, social media marketing, and graphic designing. Her expertise includes proficiency in Microsoft Word, Publisher, and Excel, as well as gallery operations and flyer dissemination.