2021 was the last time I painted until March 2022. The pandemic and work situations contributed to much of this.
As an introvert, I thought the pandemic would be a paradise for me since I thought I did not need social interaction. As it turns out, as much as I don’t need much social interaction, I need to see people, I need to know they are ok. This hit me hard and made me think about the nuances of community. I quickly realized that we do need each other, even if we are not in communication verbally or intentionally meeting up, there is an invisible communication highway at play each time we encounter one another.
Work-wise, I am at a stage in my life where I want to do work that has an impact and aligns with my core values. To that effect, I quit my job and took on one that feeds my needs. This decision proved correct as it unlocked a plethora of work. I did ten paintings in March 2022 alone and I have more ideas lined up.
The moral of my story, if I align myself with my core values, I will be in a place that brings me much joy. With that being said, enjoy!
Warm-up painting. I love warming up with landscape paintings. Click on the image to watch the painting process on Youtube.
Warm-up painting inspired by Zimbabwean landscape.
Abstract artwork created during a painting meetup with a friend.
Abstract painting with two of my favorite symbols, the wine glass, and the spiral shape. Colors are very primary dominant, blues yellows, and reds. Purple grounds the piece
Fun little painting of a mushroom on a blue background with orange swirls. Click on the image to view the painting process on Youtube
Click on the image to watch the painting process
This is a commission painting. The customer wanted something with an Afrocentric feel so I model the hairstyle off Angela Davis. Click on image to watch painting creation from start to finish on Youtube.
Click on the image to watch the timelapse video of this Abstract Painting. The art paint used here is Golden acrylic paint. Buying options here Amazon .
“Woman rising” commissioned painting from start to finish Please watch the explanation of the painting at the end of the video.
Commission painting of a fairy in a landscape called “Dream Big Yoli.” You can watch the Painting process from start to finish here.