Artist Portfolio
Acrylic Originals
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Brown Paper Bag 2024
RISE Survivors Art ShowBrown Paper Bag reflects a painful moment of sexualization that impacted self-esteem and identity. The piece captures the vulnerability and emotional weight of such experiences, inviting viewers to reflect on the lasting effects of words and how they shape our sense of self.
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April 1-30, M&D Artistries
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‘Mary Kate’
Become a CollectorAcrylic on Canvas, – $650
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“Mary Kate” is a portrait of contrast — a pierced and tattooed Mary who challenges expectations. Raised in a conservative home, I was often seen as the ‘good girl,’ but beneath that surface lived a more defiant, edgy self I rarely got to show. This piece honors the tension between how we’re perceived and who we truly are — a reclaiming of identity, boldness, and inner rebellion.
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Aroura, 2023
Become a CollectorAcrylic on panel, framed – $750
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A gentle reminder to protect your energy and choose light, even when things feel heavy. “Aurora” reflects the quiet strength in optimism — a visual meditation on resilience, boundaries, and the beauty that emerges when we hold space for peace.
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‘Vashanti’
Acrylic on canvas – $450
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“Vashanti” tells the story of a girl with a bloody nose — a physical symbol of the pain caused by being misunderstood. Growing up, people constantly mispronounced my name, calling me Vashanti instead of Vashti. It felt like a headache I couldn’t shake — embarrassing, isolating, and exhausting. For a long time, I was ashamed of my name. This piece is about reclaiming that power, honoring my identity, and turning that pain into something visible and unapologetic. -
Yellow Bloom
Acrylic on canvas board- $250
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This joyful piece was a playful exploration of texture, light, and reflection. A single yellow flower rests in a glass vase, inviting viewers to slow down and appreciate the simple beauty in everyday objects. While it doesn’t carry a deep personal meaning, it was a fun and refreshing study in painting glass and shadow.
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‘Out with the Old”
Acrylic on canvas board
$200 – serious inquiries via email
“Out With The Old” is a visual commentary on the way social media often glorifies surface over substance. Created out of frustration, this piece explores how hard work, tradition, and authenticity can get buried beneath flashy, curated illusions.The painting began as an unfinished, classic-style portrait—something with depth and intention. Rather than discard it, I painted over it with bright, childlike blue shapes, almost like paper cutouts, mimicking the feel of overly manufactured perfection. What peeks through is a reminder of what we often overlook: the raw, the real, the history behind the moment.
This piece challenges the idea that “new” always means “better,” and asks the viewer to consider what we lose when we cover up what came before. -
‘Sticks and Stones’
Acrylic on canvas
$300 – serious inquiries via email
“Sticks and Stones” is a portrait painted entirely with natural tools—sticks and stones my children and I collected together. Inspired by the idea of creating like the artists of old—those who made beauty with whatever they had—this piece honors both artistic resourcefulness and the quiet magic of shared moments.
Every mark was made with intention, using only materials found in nature. It’s a reminder that art doesn’t require perfection or polish—just curiosity, courage, and connection. This piece holds both the weight of tradition and the lightness of play. -
‘Gemini Twins’
Acrylic on canvas – two-panel piece : $550
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“My Gemini Twins” is a two-part painting that comes together to form a single expressive face—an homage to duality, contradiction, and the ever-shifting inner world of a Gemini. Inspired by my own zodiac sign, this piece explores the tension and harmony between confidence and playfulness, fire and coolness, yes and no.
One side reflects boldness and self-assuredness, while the other leans into curiosity, softness, and a childlike spirit. Together, they represent the balance and contrast that live within many of us—not just Geminis.
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‘Nappy’
Acrylic on canvas- $950
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“Nappy” is a visual reclamation of a word long used to shame and belittle natural Black hair. The subject, adorned with Bantu knots—a style rich with heritage and pride—stands boldly in her truth. Her flyaway hairs spell out “nappy” in the air, transforming a once-hurtful label into a symbol of beauty, strength, and cultural identity.
Her eyes are painted white, intentionally left blank to allow viewers to see themselves in her place, to reflect on their own connection to identity, hair, and history. This piece is about ownership, pride, and shifting the narrative—turning something used against us into something that uplifts. -
‘Just like Me’
Acrylic on canvas
$750 – serious inquiries via email
“Just Like Me” is a reflection on identity, vulnerability, and shared humanity. This portrait speaks to the quiet strength it takes to be kind, caring, and beautiful in a world that often sees those traits as weaknesses. It’s about the internal struggle of wanting to show your light, while fearing it might not be enough—or worse, might be dismissed.
The figure’s eyes are whited out, inviting the viewer to see themselves in her place. She becomes a mirror—reminding us that we all carry values, emotions, and a longing to be seen. You are just like her. And she is just like you.
We may be different, but at our core, we are all navigating what it means to be human. -
‘Tears of Blue’
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I created this painting after the murder of George Floyd. It became a reflection of the pain and injustice caused by police brutality. The dark blue tears represent a heavy truth: the very people who are supposed to protect and serve have often been the source of our grief and suffering.When I first started the piece, it wasn't about this.
But during the final two days of painting-after seeing the news and having an emotional painting session-this is what poured out of me. It was the first time I felt like my emotions truly made it onto the canvas in such a big, undeniable way.
Art is powerful. It can pull you out of places you didn't even realize you were stuck in. This painting is a reminder-for me, and I hope for others-that there's still so much work to do. But I believe that if each of us shows up, we can begin to heal and unite our communities.
