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Ujima: Back to the Roots
Ujima gets back to his roots, getting ready for Kwanzaa with this new outfit. Ujima loves the city but sometimes a stroll in the woods can keep you grounded.
Kuumba means Creativity
From my upcoming series Kinara’s Children. Bringing the Nguzo Saba to life!

Faces of Ujima: A Study
Ujima’s one of my Kinara’s Children characters that doesn’t get enough attention. My last couple of posts have featured him. In this one he gets the expressions treatment. So far I’ve done Nia, Imani, Umoja and Kuumba and if you’ve paid attention you may notice that each set has been done a bit differently. With…

Wakanda Fashion: Nia’s Black Panther Dreams
I’ve been a Black Panther fan for a very long time, dating back to the 70’s. Even though I was excited to learn of the recent, most excellent film just released I figured I wouldn’t be able to make any fan art because I’ve been totally focused on my ongoing project, Kinara’s Children.
Well never say never, because it turns out that little Nia is a fan too. So I thought I’d whip up this little costume using Blender (natch), and hook Nia up with an early Halloween outfit.
Kinara’s Children: Everyday Heroes
Kinara’s Children: Everyday Heroes is a series of designs and illustrations based on the 7 principles of the Nguzo Saba, the underlying basis of the Kwanzaa holiday. Each principle is represented by a character who embodies these principles, Umoja, Kujichagulia, Ujima, Ujamaa, Kuumba, Nia, and Imani. Aimed at a young audience, it lies somewhere between picture books and…

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.