'When It's Hidden'. 2003.
Mixed media and metal wire on mat board.
'Cosas Oscuros'. 2004.
Mixed media on paper.
'Survive'. 2004.
Mixed media and feather on mat board.
'Survive'. 2004. DETAIL.
Mixed media and feather on mat board.
'Ment-ill-ity'. 2004.
Mixed media and metal wire on mat board.
'Race Relations'. 2004. DETAIL.
Mixed media on textured paper.
'The Faith'. 2006.
Mixed media and thread on textured paper.
'The Faith'. 2006. DETAIL.
Mixed media and thread on textured paper.
'The Angel'. 2007.
Mixed media on paper.
'Valentine's Portrait'. 2007.
Colored pencil on paper.
"Burst". Charcoal on paper. 2007. The radiating rays from her profile lend to the name of the work. I am heavily influenced by Renaissance artists and their techniques.
'ani.girl'. 2008.
Graphite and colored pencil on paper.
'powpowpow...wow!' 2008.
Mixed media on paper.
'Little Bird'. 2008.
Charcoal and colored pencil on paper.
'Umbilical Path'. 2009.
Mixed media on paper.
'The Revelation: Brack Obama, the 44th President of the United States'. 2009.
Mixed media on paper.
I made reproductions and sent two prints to the First Family. The Obamas replied with a thank you card in 2010. I was absolutely humbled. Thanking God for such an opportunity.
'Portrait of Maurice'. 2009.
Charcoal on paper.
'Smiling Little Boy'. 2009.
Charcoal on paper.
'Smiling Little Boy'. 2009. DETAIL.
Charcoal on paper.
'grimy self-portrait'. 2010.
Charcoal on paper.
'Mary J. Blige'. 2010.
Charcoal and graphite on paper.
'back off!: the arsenal of a woman's heart'. 2010-2012.
Mixed media on paper.
(This work is metaphorical, not to be taken literally. The weapons symbolize emotional protection.)
'back off!: the arsenal of a woman's heart'. 2010-2012. DETAIL.
Mixed media on paper.
(This work is metaphorical, not to be taken literally. The weapons symbolize emotional protection.)
'Ani.motions'. 2012.
Mixed media on paper.
Tree illustration, colored pencil on paper, 2014.
A patron was working on a book of poetry and wanted me to draw samples of trees to choose from for her book cover.
Tree illustrations, colored pencil on paper, 2014.
A patron was working on a book of poetry and wanted me to draw samples of trees to choose from for her book cover.
'O, Mortality Mine'. 2013.
Graphite on paper.
'O, Mortality Mine'. 2013. DETAIL.
Graphite on paper.
"mangahappy" (pending title), graphite on paper, 2013.
A manga drawing that is partially complete. This is only a partial-length and not full-length shot. She conveys happiness (in her expression & symbolized in the clouds detailed on her blouse further below; clouds symbolize happiness in Chinese culture).
"manga.happy", mixed media on paper, 2013-2014.
A manga drawing that is partially complete. She conveys happiness (in her expression and symbolized in the clouds detailed on her blouse further below; clouds symbolize happiness in Chinese culture). Here I added color, the word "happiness" in Japanese characters and a sun inspired by Japanese imagery. I have actually completed the drawing, but must post the finished image.
"mangahappy", mixed media on paper, 2013-2014. DETAIL.
A manga drawing that is partially complete. She conveys happiness (in her expression and symbolized in the clouds detailed on her blouse further below; clouds symbolize happiness in Chinese culture). Here I added color, the word "happiness" in Japanese characters and a sun inspired by Japanese imagery. I have actually completed the drawing, but must post the finished image.
"Betty Boop Hearts You!", colored pencil on paper, 2014.
It's Betty Boop with hearts! A friend wanted me to draw Betty Boop for her sister's birthday because her sister is a Betty Boop fan.
"Betty Boop Hearts You!", colored pencil on paper, 2014. DETAIL.
It's Betty Boop with hearts! A friend wanted me to draw Betty Boop for her sister's birthday because her sister is a Betty Boop fan.
"manga.happy", mixed media on paper, 2013-2014.
Image of finished work. She conveys happiness (in her expression and symbolized in the clouds detailed on her blouse further below; clouds symbolize happiness in Chinese culture). Here I added color, the word "happiness" in Japanese characters and a sun inspired by Japanese imagery.
"Escaparse" (Escape), mixed media on paper, 2016
This work is symbolic of the need to want to escape; the feathers providing a metaphorical conveyance of the need to "fly away", so to speak.
Mock NOLA logo, mixed media on paper, 2017.
This is my imagining of a logo for New Orleans. The fleur de lis and magnolia flower are shown. The acronym "NOLA" mimics the shapes of the flower. Purple, gold and green are colors representing Mardi Gras.
Work in progress, mixed media on paper, 2017.
A mix of realism and abstraction (the low-poly forms encasing part of the face), this work is experimental for me. It has a very post-modern appearance.
Lupita Nyong'o #1.
Work in progress, graphite and ink on paper, 2017.
This is the actress Lupita Nyong'o. Much of my work involves realism, but with this piece I am trying my hand at hyper-realism or photo-realism.
Lupita Nyong'o #2.
Work in progress, graphite and ink on paper, 2017.
This is the actress Lupita Nyong'o. Much of my work involves realism, but with this piece I am trying my hand at hyper-realism or photo-realism.
"ColorCat", Prismacolor on paper, 2019.
"Heart-broken". Prismacolor on paper. 2019.
Experimenting with minimalism and polygonal shapes.
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This portfolio includes non-commercial and commercial works. The main media are graphite, charcoal and also mixed media.
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