“Know” Obstacles
This work was done in conjunction with the veteran’s project, Bullets and Bandaids.
Starry Night Daylilies
Painting floral pieces is in line with my love of nature and admiration of Georgia O’Keeffe’s work.
Fred Hampton
African American history is rich and deep but don’t expect to learn much about our story in the classroom. I always enjoyed working at the library because I could always find information pertinent to my interests and I made sure to order materials for our diverse community. I hope this painting inspires you to explore more about Fred Hampton and the Black Panther Party.
Simple Reflections & Fallingwater
Post 2020 reflections and how a recent visit to Fallingwater helped in my healing process.
Portraiture
Whenever someone asks me about doing a portrait, I cringe a bit. It’s difficult for me to explain to them that I don’t do portraits, when they clearly see that I paint people.
The Three Graces
The Three Graces is a modern-day interpretation of the theme featuring three mature African American women.
Bayard Rustin
Bayard Rustin is one of our many unsung heroes of African American history. This portrait is part of my mugshot series.
The Exoneration of Lena Baker
The story behind the painting of Lena Baker, a maid and caretaker executed for the murder of her boss in the 1940s.
Good Trouble
Black Lives Matter! A look at the current protests in response to police shootings of African American men, women, and children.
The Exoneration of George Stinney, Jr.
Our lives matter! The story behind the portrait of George Stinney.