Baptismal Procession

Inspire by Funeral Procession (Ellis Wilson) Created to depict one of my random thoughts ---"What if people would show up by the masses at baptisms to celebrate a new life and not just at funerals in mourning of a loss of a life?

I Wear Pearls Too

Inspired by "Girl With the Pearl Earring" (Johannes Vermeer) Addresses presumptions made soley based on appearance, demographics, career and material belongings.

I'm Not That Man

Inspired by "The Son of Man" (Renee Migritte) My painting depicts a man who lives every day of his life with stigmas that have been placed on people who look like him. The fruit was purposely placed to leave the eyes visible. Only those who care enough to look inside can see that he is “not that man.” Even with the window to his soul in clear view, few take the time to look inside.

Look

Inspired by the work of Edvard Munch. Depicts the day of the GREAT UNVEILING; the day that "it" finally happens.

Just As I Am

Inspired by Frida Khalo Represents the woman is has come to terms with being who she is while striving towards who she shall become. She chooses to flourish even with her flaws. It also addresses the need for leaving doors open for productive communication. A closed door leaves no chance for communication.

Ms. Lisa

Inspired by: Mona Lisa (Leonardo de Vinci) Like the Mona Lisa, Ms. Lisa knows what it’s like to be taken without consent. Her beauty is now seen from behind a protective “glass” to be seen and not touched; even more valuable than before and aah…Ms. Lisa knows her worth.

The Conversation

Depicts the day of new conversation. When the mind changes, THE CONVERSATION changes. When converstaions change, lives change. Flourishing scene spilling from the dwelling depicts the inside condition of the new man.

Between Services

Depicting the days of early church when folk stayed in church all day and brought bagged lunch to eat in between services.

One Love

Depicts a constant love that doesn't change behind closed doors.

We Have Come Too Far

Exhibited in the "WE STILL HERE" art exhibit in the middle of the Covid-19 pandemic when churches were limited to 50 worshippers while the casinos could operate at 50% capacity.

What Forgiveness Looks Like

Inspired by Jacob Lawrence. Depicts a story of forgiveness while holding tight (clutched purse) to the things that you value (morals, dignity integrity, etc.).

Breaking Ground

Inspired by: The American Gothic (Grant Wood) In honor of all of the pioneers who made selfless sacrifices to secure better future opportunities for those who would come after them.

What Love Looks Like

Inspired by Kerry James Marshall Depicts the kind of love that doesn't fade in the night. It becomes even more apparent in the darkest times.

Covered

A little rain don't stop the show. High step it and keep moving like you know that you are covered.

Prepared

A spin off of my painting "Covered". Hard times are inevitable. The best that we can do is to be PREPARED.

A Little Longer

The need for this kind of love never ends. Becoming a man doesn't make him any less human.

Mama's Kisses

There is something about loving, nourishing and teaching a girl their value early on in life.

Future Chemist

From my "Don't Count Me Out" series.

Future Counsel

From my "Don't Count Me Out" series.

Future Attorney

From my "Don't Count Me Out" series.

Future Engineer

From my "Don't Count Me Out" series.

Future Lawyer

From my "Don't Count Me Out" series.

Future Officer

From my "Don't Count Me Out" series.

Future Teacher

From my "Don't Count Me Out" series.

Future MD

From my "Don't Count Me Out" series.

Future Leader/CEO

From my "Don't Count Me Out" series.

Future Teacher

From my "Don't Count Me Out" series.

Future US Soldier

From my "Don't Count Me Out" series.

Future Dance Instructor

From my "Don't Count Me Out" series.

Same Journey-Different Paths

Depicts the bonding of a sisterhood that comes from shared life experiences; even with having separate and different lives.

Nina Simone

A Segregated Integration

Depicts the false story line of having equality by way of having shared spaces. Seen through the window, is a current protests repeated from the past.

Becoming

16 x 20 Acrylic on Canvas Wrapped tightly in a place of comfort is where she prefers to stay but will she? OF COURSE NOT! She's not there yet. She is "BECOMING".

The Born Protector

16 x 20 Acrylic on Canvas From my “400 Years of the Black Experience” series. Inspired by my upbringing in the church and being raised with three brothers.

In the Neighborhood

From my “400 Years of the Black Experience” series. Depicts the good times of the 70s when neighbors actually knew each other and the kids played outside all day.

Respect

20 x 16 Acrylic on Canvas From my “Harlem Renaissance” series. Depicts a story of respect and admiration for love. Inspired by the work of artist, Romare Bearden.

What Forgiveness Looks Like

Acylic on Canvas From my “Harlem Renaissance” series. Depicts a story of forgiveness while simultaneously reminding us to hold tight to our valuables in the process. Inspired by and is a merge of a photo of my parents and the painting, “Lovers” by Jacob Lawrence.

Between Services

20 x 16 Acrylic on Canvas From my “400 Years of the Black Experience” series. Depicts church members eating between two Sunday services. I felt compelled to represent spirituality as it was a significant part of black history. Besides, going to church as a child is by far, my most fond memory.

For the Barbers

20 x 16 Acrylic on Canvas From my "Don't Count Me Out" Art Exhibit. A tribute to our future barbers and our current trailblazers.

Young Pianist

From my "Don't Count Me Out" series. An ongoing collection of inspirational youth paintings in what could be their future careers. On the background music sheets are "Moonlight Sonata" and "Swan Lake" but to the forefront is the old hymn, "At the Cross", in which the pianist leans in on and reflects.

Dancing Feet

8 X 10 Acrylic on Canvas From my ballet series.

Ballet Shoes

8 X 10 Acrylic on Canvas From my ballet series.

A Two Fold Freedom

24 x 18 Acrylic on Canvas From my "400 Years of the Black Experience series. Depicts both a physical and spiritual freedom with the symbol of bondage, crucifixion tree, shedding of blood and the rising of the sun (son) which brought forth a new day of living in freedom.

The Iron Bit

18 x 24 Acrylic on Canvas From my “400 Years of the Black Experience” series. Depicts the cruel, horrific and inhumane treatment of man deprived of his freedom. The irony is that this treatment actually confirms the “obvious belief” in the immeasurable authority and power that such man has in his tongue.

My Sister's Keeper

16 x 20 Acrylic on Canvas From my “400 Years of the Black Experience” series. Depicts a more fortunate woman helping a less fortunate woman; for she knows if not for grace, it could be her story. She does whatever it takes and uses the resources available to her in order to get the job done. Take notice at how she’s parting the hair with a stick from the ground.

Rocking The Blues

16 x 20 Acrylic on Canvas Represents the woman who finds a way to make the best of every situation. She is so skilled at it, that nobody ever knows what she is facing or what she just came out of. She may be rocking the “blue” make up because she loves that color or does she? You’ll never know because instead of crying the blues, she rocks them. Follow link to see how this painting was created.

Cheeta

Fearless and Faithful

24 x 18 Acrylic on Canvaas Depicts two of the many characteristics of God (of the Bible). I chose the rich royal blue background to represent God’s royalty, sovereignty, full authority and power. The darker color beneath the subjects represent the dark world into which God came as he was compelled by his love for mankind.

Panda

16 x 20 on Canvas It has been said that a panda symbolizes peace and gentle strength. This painting entails a interesting composition, lots of texture and even has a pop-up element to it. Some of the painted flowers were printed and adhered to the painting to add to the cuteness of it all.

Fall Festives

10 x 8 Acrylic on Canvas Board Created Fall of 2020

Lemonade Time

12 x 16 Acrylic on Canvas An inspirational piece created during the COVID-19 pandemic. For every lemon experience; there is a chance to witness a miracle.

The End Result

12 x 16 Acrylic on Canvas An inspirational piece created during the COVID-19 pandemic;

In the Blue Vase Small

8 x 10 Acrylic Painting

A Little Birdie

4 x 6 Acrylic on Canvas

A Little Birdie 2

4 x 6 Acrylic on Canvas

Between the Two

8 x 10 Acrylic on Canvas The vase represents a person and the fruit represents the two opposing choices or a cross road in that person's life. My choice of color for the vase and background is also significant in this painting. I'll leave that to your imagination until we talk.

More Than Enough

16 x 20 Acrylic on Canvas Inspired by 1Kings 17:12 "And she said, As the Lord thy God liveth, I have not a cake but an handful of meal in a barrel and a little oil in a cruse"...

DESCRIPTION: From the Garden

16 x 20 Acrylic on Canvas Featured in the book, "Jazzy Explores Smithfield" written by Sonja McGiboney of Smithfield, Virginia.

Two Tulips

8 1/2 x 11 Acrylic Painting On Textured Paper .

Ballerina Girl

11 x 14 Acrylic on Canvas From my ballet series.

Moon Glow for Posting

11 x 14 Acrylic on Canvas From my "Black and White" series.

Feeling Kinda Jazzy

11 x 14 Acrylic on Canvas From my "Black and White" series.

Trumpet Player

11 x 14 Acrylic on Canvas From my "Black and White" series.

Saxing It

11 x 14 Acrylic on Canvas From my "Black and White" series.

Rope Rhythms For Sho

16 x 20 Acrylic on Canvas From my "Music" series. The message of this painting is centered around the rope design on the guitar. The message is meant to encourage one to take whatever hangups, past failures or mishaps experienced and make music from them. The vibrant red next to the "blues" shows the present boldly working in harmony with the past yet standing out and apart from it. Torn music sheet emerges from the deep.

Sankofa Dancer

11 x 14 Acrylic on Canvas From my ballet series. Inspired by the Sankofa Bird. The Sankofa Bird was adopted as an important symbol in an African-American and African Diaspora context to represent the need to reflect on the past to build a successful future.

Sax Player

11 x 14 Acrylic on Canvas From my "Black and White" series.

It's In His Bones

11 x 14 Acrylic on Canvas From my "Music" series.

When Darkness Surrounds Me

16 x 20 Acrylic on Canvas From my "Black and White" series.

The 3 Squares

Acrylic on Canvas

Wood 3 Pc Design

Acrylic Abstract on Wood