Afro Blue

Afro Blue

Medium: Acryclic on Canvas; White Prisma Color Pencil
Size: 18 x 24 Inches
Date: January 2009

This is part one in the series Afro Blue. The model of it was from a photography book of women of color that I purchased a few years back. I added the afro and changed up some of her features (so it wouldn't be infringing upon copyright). This piece of art is also featured in the documentary Natural Woman by Cindy Hurst.

 

Afro Blue II: Lizz Sang It Wright

Medium: Acryclic on Canvas; White Prisma Color Pencil
Size: 16 x 20 Inches
Date: January 2009

Part II is of Lizz Wright, the actual singer that inspired the series Afro Blue. About three years ago I had first heard the song, "Afro Blue" from her album Salt. Automatically artworks of Black people executed in blue hues emerged in my head. Three years later, it finally came into fruition.

Afro Blue III: Voyage to India

Medium: Acrylic on Canvas; White Prisma Color Pencil
Size: 18 x 24 Inches
Date: January 2009