Ms. Afrika Abney, Professional Visual Artist and Art Consultant- Branding Blog

  Weather in my hometown allows me to create digital art that reflects the weather.  "COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT THURSDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED * WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level in low- lying areas due to tidal flooding. * WHERE...Shoreline in the District of Columbia, Arlington County, and the City of Alexandria. * WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Thursday, especially around the time of high tide. * IMPACTS...Shoreline inundation is expected along portions of the seawall adjacent to Ohio Drive and the Hains Point Loop Road, and near the Tidal Basin and Jefferson Memorial. Water is expected to approach the curb near the intersection of King Street and Strand Street in Alexandria."

  Quote found on the Internet “A Coastal Flood Advisory is currently in effect and will remain so until 10 PM EDT this evening. This advisory indicates that low-lying areas may experience tidal flooding, leading to potential inundation of up to six inches above ground level.  The advisory specifically pertains to the shoreline areas within the District of Columbia. The anticipated flooding is expected to impact locations such as the seawall adjacent to Ohio Drive, the Hains Point Loop Road, and areas surrounding the Tidal Basin. Individuals in these areas should be prepared for possible flooding, especially as high tide approaches, which is forecasted to occur at 7:51 AM and again at 8:14 PM. In light of these conditions, it is crucial for those who must travel to plan accordingly, allowing for additional time as certain roads may be closed due to flooding. It is advised not to drive around barricades or through water where the depth is uncertain, as this can pose significant ...

Ms. Afrika Abney attended Corcoran from 1993-1997. She graduated in 1997. Years later, Ms. Abney donated the charcoal drawing shown in the above photo. Additionally, she gave away the clothing articles and jewelry shown in the photo above.   From 1993 - 1997, I attended the Corcoran School of the Art. While, I was a college student, I had the opportunity to exhibit some of my artwork. However, I also had several other unpleasant experiences and met Ms. Lois M. Jones before she passed.  "Only a block from the White House and just a short walk from the historic National Mall, the Corcoran Gallery of Art stands as a major center of American and European art. It is simultaneously one of America’s most distinguished museums and colleges of art and design. It is a place where the past, present, and future of the visual arts come to life. The museum’s extensive collection of American and European masterworks present the best of the past; through its ongoing exhibitions of contemporar...