Kinara’s Children: Everyday Heroes
A work eternally in progress.
Many thanks to Maulana Karenga the creator of Kwanzaa and the Nguzo Saba.
A work eternally in progress.
Many thanks to Maulana Karenga the creator of Kwanzaa and the Nguzo Saba.
Just putting in some work over the weekend. Imani needed a new outfit for an upcoming fashion shoot so I fitted these two gowns for her. It’s the same gown actually with different textures. Imani always had a thing for Ancient Egyptian fashion so these seem to fit the bill. I’m still working with her…
During our Kwanzaa celebration we speak the names of our ancestors and say Ashe (ah-SHAY). This last year has been a difficult time for all of us and we’ve lost quite a few in our community. this piece is my way to recognize them. 🙏 🙏 🙏 I started working on this piece earlier this…
Here’s another batch of images potentially destined for my upcoming coloring book. I haven’t forgotten about this project but have been patiently creating a workflow that would allow me to “easily” render these out of my 3D software, Blender, with crisp outlines for coloring. As I worked on it I really liked the comic book…
Kuumba, Umoja and baby Nia take a stroll through their neighborhood. Who will they meet? Stay tuned to find out! You can order a matted print here or find it at the Gift Shop with other gifts for friends and family. Available with or without text. Text version[wp_cart_button name=”Kuumba’s Family Text” price=”9.95″ thumbnail=”http://www.kinaraschildren.com/wp-content/uploads/Kuumba-and-fam-Final-web-499×700.jpg” description=”5 x…
People frequently ask me how I make my artwork. It’s mostly 3D based, using a process I call Virtual Photography, 3D objects are arranged in space (vertical, horizontal and distance), colored, lit with virtual lighting and photographed with virtual cameras (what’s known as a render). Once the scene or object is rendered it’s cleaned up, filtered,…
GoalsIt’s two weeks into 2020 already. Hard to believe. The new year comes with resolutions and goals. I may have already broken a resolution or two but my goals for Kinara’s Children are still intact. One of my most important goals for this project is to see my Kinara’s Children images and content used for…