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 On AssignmentAcrylic on Canvas |  Best FriendsAcrylic on Canvas |  Smile on 3Acrylic on Canvas (original painting) |
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 The Five of UsAcrylic on Canvas (original painting) |  Through Good and Bad TimesAcrylic on Canvas (original painting) |  For Richer or PoorerAcrylic on Canvas (original painting) |
 At the End of the DayAcrylic on Canvas Her favorite time of day is story time when her mother reads to her; affirming her worth at the end of each day. |  LookAcrylic on Canvas (original painting) Inspired by the work of Edvard Munch. Depicts the day of the GREAT UNVEILING; the day that "it" finally happens. |  Future CounselAcrylic on Canvas Featured in my "Don't Count Me Out" Art Exhibit The art exhibit consisted of paintings of children from Newport News, Virginia Public Schools n their future professional role. |
 Just as I AmAcrylic on Canvas (original painting) 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. LisaAcrylic on Canvas (original painting) 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. |  I Wear Pearls TooAcrylic on Canvas (original painting) Inspired by "Girl With the Pearl Earring" (Johannes Vermeer) Addresses presumptions made soley based on appearance, demographics, career and material belongings. ie: At any given time, a woman wearing hoops can pin her hair up and rock some pearls. |
 The ConversationAcrylic on Canvas (original painting) 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. |  Fight Hard, Love HarderAcrylic on Canvas *AWARD WINNING A mother fights back tears as she poors love into her son in the midst of all of the horror that surrounds them. She strives to fill his heart with love, leaving no room for hate. |  And RememberAcrylic on Canvas (original painting) This painting depicts a father preparing his son to face the world; He gives him "the talk" as he tightens the tie. The tie and the act of tightening it represents the message of “keeping it together” in any given situation. The son has heard these words a thousand times but listens as if it's the first. He listens AND REMEMBER. |
 I'm Not That ManAcrylic on Canvas (original painting) 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. |  A Champion & His TrainerAcrylic on Canvas |  The Baptismal ProcessionAcrylic on Canvas 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? |
 Good TimesAcrylic on Canvas Featured in my "Mirror, Mirror on the Wall" Art Exhibit |  My Sister's KeeperAcrylic 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. |  WhitneyAcrylic on Canvas Featured in my "Mirror, Mirror on the Wall" Art Exhibit |
 Simone on PianoAcrylic on Canvas |  JenniferAcrylic on Canvas Featured in my "Mirror, Mirror on the Wall" Art Exhibit |  SimoneAcrylic Painting *AWARD WINNING The newspaper articles collaged into the background gives a glimpse into the life of Simone. The red inner layer of the earring represents the stages (hardships of life) that a diamond goes through before becoming a diamond. I wanted to show that for one as gifted as Simone, there should be an appreciation not only for the diamond that is presented to us but the life experiences that are endured in order to become a diamond |
 Between ServicesAcrylic on Canvas Depicting the days of early church when folk stayed in church all day and brought bagged lunch to eat in between services. |  We Have Come Too FarAcrylic on Canvas *AWARD WINNING Created in the middle of the COVID-19 Pandemic when limits on large gatherings targeted the “church” unfairly when compared with shops, restaurants or other businesses. In some instances, governments used physical force, such as arrests and raids. Through it all, we shout with a loud voice, “We have come too far.” |  A WarriorThe motif of the sword and spear depicts the message of this painting. The sword crosses over the spear forming an intersection (meeting point). The spear stands behind the sword as to submit to it as it also points upward to the true source of its power. |
 Breaking GroundsAcrylic on Canvas (original painting) 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. The shovel represents the act of doing the necessary work to move forward with planting and building what is good and honorable. |  Eyes For Only YouAcrylic on Canvas From my “Harlem Renaissance” series. Depicts a story of a man who only has eyes for the woman he's with. All other women in the room were intentionally left out of the painting to illustrate this. Style inspired by the work of artist, Romare Bearden. |  One LoveAcrylic on Canvas Depicts a love that doesn't change behind closed doors. He adores her and she knows it. |
 What Forgiveness Looks LikeAcrylic on Canvas *AWARD WINNING Inspired by Jacob Lawrence. Depicts a story of forgiveness while holding tight (clutched purse) to the things that you value (morals, dignity integrity, etc.). |  What Love Looks LikeAcrylic on Canvas 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. |  CoveredAcrylic on Textured Paper A little rain don't stop the show. High step it and keep moving like you know that you are covered. |
 PreparedAcrylic on Canvas A spin off of my painting "Covered". Hard times are inevitable. The best that we can do is to be PREPARED. |  A Little LongerAcrylic on Canvas The need for this kind of love never ends. Becoming a man doesn't make him any less human. |  Mamas KissesAcrylic on Canvas There is something about loving, nourishing and teaching a girl their value early on in life. |
 A Segregated IntegrationDepicts 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. |  The Born ProtectorInspired by my upbringing in the church and being raised with three brothers. |  In the NeighborhoodFrom 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. |
 For the Barbers20 x 16 Acrylic on Canvas From my "Don't Count Me Out" Art Exhibit. A tribute to our future barbers and our current trailblazers. |  Dancing Feet8 X 10 Acrylic on Canvas From my ballet series. |  Ballet Shoes8 X 10 Acrylic on Canvas From my ballet series. |
 Ballerina GirlAcrylic on Canvas From my ballet series. |  CheetaAcrylic on Canvas |  The Fearless and FaithfulAcrylic 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. |
 Fall FestivesAcrylic on Canvas Board Created Fall of 2020 |  Lemonade TimeAcrylic 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 ResultAcrylic on Canvas An inspirational piece created during the COVID-19 pandemic; |
 In the Blue Vase SmallAcrylic on Canvas |  A Little Birdie4 x 6 Acrylic on Canvas |  A Little Birdie 24 x 6 Acrylic on Canvas |
 Between the Two8 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 Enough16 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 GardenAcrylic on Canvas Featured in the book, "Jazzy Explores Smithfield" written by Sonja McGiboney of Smithfield, Virginia. |
 Two Tulips8 1/2 x 11 Acrylic Painting On Textured Paper . |  Blooming Pink LiliesOriginal Acrylic Painting on 12 x 12 Canvas |  Blue Water LiliesOriginal Acrylic Painting on 12 x 12 Canvas |
 Moon Glow11 x 14 Acrylic on Canvas From my "Black and White" series. |  Trumpet Player11 x 14 Acrylic on Canvas From my "Black and White" series. |  Saxing It11 x 14 Acrylic on Canvas From my "Black and White" series. |
 Rope Rhythms For Sho16 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. |  The Sankofa Dancer11 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 Player11 x 14 Acrylic on Canvas From my "Black and White" series. |
 It's In His Bones11 x 14 Acrylic on Canvas From my "Music" series. |  When Darkness Surrounds Me16 x 20 Acrylic on Canvas From my "Black and White" series. |  The 3 SquaresAcrylic on Canvas |
 Wood 3 Pc DesignAcrylic Abstract on Wood |
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