Showing posts with label black woman art. Show all posts
Showing posts with label black woman art. Show all posts

Tuesday, June 9, 2015

New Art: Oya


I realise I haven't posted in while. But that's because things have been busy and I haven't had much time to  create art. I had this sketch hangin around my desk for weeks before I decded to sit down and make myself finish it. 

This is OYA... 

"Oya is the powerful Yorùbá Orisha of the winds and tempests. She is considered either the sister of the Orisha of storms Shango, or one of His three wives, with Oshun and Oba. She can manifest as winds ranging from the gentlest breeze to the raging hurricane or cyclone. She goes forth with Her husband during His thunderstorms, destroying buildings, ripping up trees, and blowing things down. Oya is known as a fierce warrior and strong protectress of women, who call on Her to settle disputes in their favor."

What do you think of the painting? Let me know in the comments below. 

Thursday, January 1, 2015

Here's To More Art in 2015! #happynewyear

Last year my resolution was to start doing art again after about a ten year hiatus. I'm happy with what I created in 2014, but I think there's always room for improvement. So that's the plan for this year.
Here's to more art in 2015! Happy New Year!!


Friday, November 21, 2014

The Radiant Child

"The Radiant Child. Constantly dreaming. Her head stays in the stars..."
 
I've always wanted to create fantasy illustrations for children's books, I can see this piece being in a book for tween girls, maybe. 

Tuesday, October 21, 2014

Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau Kicks Up Her Heels

Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau is patiently waiting on All Hallow's Eve. That's the night, she will release her "pets"

Marie Catherine Laveau (September 10, 1801 ? - June 16, 1881) was a practitioner of Voodoo renowned in New Orleans. Learn more about her here

Original Sketch: