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Faces of Imani
Working on expressions in this image. These are basically sketches to use as a jump off for later images or stories. Went a bit farther than expected but experimenting with color and layout is also part of the process.
Kuumba is Refreshed
I’ve recently been working with a new piece of graphics software. Affinity Designer is a combo vector and paint program. Very powerful yet reasonably priced. I thought I’d whip up a quick background for Kuumba but the more I worked with Designer the more I enjoyed the experience.
Kuji’s Bookshelf
College is still a ways off for Kuji, but she’s already thinking of what books she can take with her from her vast collection. She figures she can fit about 10 books into her cramped dorm room. Can you help a sista out? What essential volumes should a young black activist have on her bookshelf? Please comment or…
The Children are Growing: What’s New for 2017
I’ve been making plans for the upcoming year. Top of my agenda is to finish my first Kinara’s Children picture book, tentatively titled The World According to Nia. The above images are rough drafts from the book in production as I work out the layout, design and workflow going forward. It’s been just over…
Imani the Visionary
The final character in the Kinaras Children series. Imani, day 7 of Kwanzaa.
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ASHE: We Speak the Names of Our Ancestors
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…