Kuji, the Activist
Continuing with Kinara’s Children.
Kwanzaa day 2 is Kujichagulia.
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Imani is Joy!
Imani’s not a Black Magic Woman, she’s a Magic Black Woman. The magic’s in her smile, her walk, the way she carries herself. She’s self assured, confident, insightful, sophisticated, a healer, philosopher and sage. Stop by her botanica some time for a palm reading or healing herbs. Stick around and she’ll teach you…
Comic Strip Show: Ujamaa’s Job Interviews
Here’s your strip show, the first of many, as I hone my skills and create a workflow for next year’s full children’s/comic book.
Kwanzaa 2021, year in review
What’s next? I can tell you stories. In fact I think I WILL be telling you stories: urban fables and modern mythology as I bring the Children to life. Expect to see more photo-realistic images and a more focused approach. The Children are hitting their stride and about to up their game. Stay tuned.
Trick! or Treat?
Kuji’s ready to Party! Black Panther Party: 50 years 1966–2016 Background posters by Emory Douglas This image is a play off the iconic photo of Huey Newton from back in their heyday. I’ve had this idea in my head for quite some time and had slowly collected props and such to use in it. Somehow it…
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…
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.