My Life as an “Emerging Artist” Pt. 3
Great News! My original artwork is featured as the cover art for a classical CD entitled “Legacy: Violin Music of African-American Composers”. I am so excited! I was contacted this past spring ,by a representative from the college who produced it, about using the image. After several e-mails and a signed agreement, I made sure to stay quiet about this project. I wanted to make sure it was going to happen before I told my family. Thank God for blessing me with this opportunity. To learn more about the CD visit the link below. I have more to share about my journey as an emerging artist coming soon.
New Art
When I was in undergrad, I created a self-portrait in which I painted a white glow around my head. The glow represented spiritual enlightenment and Gods’ presence. Recently, I began creating a new group of portraits using this element as a feature in each work. I’m experimenting with contrasting colors, simplified features and various poses. My first painting is entitled “Damascus”.
My Life as an “Emerging Artist” Pt. 2
I’m really excited about this brief post today. This past week has been extremely challenging as I continue my journey as an “emerging artist”. I have to admit that I had a couple of moments where I felt like giving up. I definitely had to pray for strength and patience. Thankfully I received support and encouragement from my husband and mommy. I am continuing to work on submitting my work for gallery shows and support as well as sell work in order to keep my business afloat. God is truly great! I have three pieces that have been accepted at a gallery in Georgia for an exhibition. Meanwhile, I am hosting a virtual sale of smaller works that cost $40 in which I have received positive feedback. Thank God that things are truly looking up.
Just for me
This is a new piece I recently created. The funny thing is that I was trying to move away from these collages, but, they keep pulling me back. While I do not get a huge response to this kind of work from potential buyers, I keep creating them. This work comes from my heart and makes me happy. From now on, I’m not going to worry about how people respond, I am going to create these types of collages for my personal satisfaction.
P.S. I am dedicating this piece, which does not have a name yet, to my family.
