"Clotho" Acrylic on canvas 1 of 3...of my short series on the Moirai The beginning of consciousness. The start of the thread of life. Measured and read...aligning ones destiny. Clotho is the determiner of fate. The spinner of one's tale. #interdimensionalbeings #moirai #visualart #traditionalart

"The Moirai" Acrylic on canvas Each panel measures 12x24 *My first triptych* #art #visualart #thefates #acrylicart #acrylics

"To acquire knowledge, one must study; but to acquire wisdom, one must observe." - Marilyn Vos Savant🐆 . 'Minerva' Acrylic On Canvas 11x14 #art #visualart #traditionalart #Minerva #wisdom #interdimensionalbeings #surrealworlds #beforeandafter #acrylicart #vibrantcolors #exploration

A section of my current tryptch, I worked on today. Had to push past that initial, "Why am I doing this to myself?" 😅 And, I am glad I did. #acrylic #traditionalart #visualart #painting #magicalrealism #surrealism #mythos #tryptch #workinprogress #rays #light

Emergence came from that thought of expanding the mind. Constantly accessing the evolving world and finding our voices within it. An identity we can feel grounded in. A voice to the mind. A mind to the voice. #art #illustration #drawing #thirdeye #consciousness #Chakra

"Niños Santos" Mixed media illustration Part of my mushroom fae series. Honoring the late Maria Sabina. In what she used to call the little mushrooms. #mushroomart #mushrooms #mixedmediaillustration #naturebeings #consciousart #illustration #draw #connection #consciousness #ninos #interconnected

Those struggles when learning something new, you know. "Kinoko" Acrylic on canvas #art #consciousart #surrealism #painting #acrylicart

"Ember" Acrylic on canvas "Sometimes, a flame can be utterly extinguished. Sometimes, a flame can shrink and waver, but sometimes a flame refuses to go out. It flares up from the faintest ember to illuminate the darkness, to burn in spite of overwhelming odds." - Karen Hesse #traditionalart #art

"The Void" Acrylic On Canvas . #acrylicart #surrealism #traditionalart #painting #thirdeye #art #artonbluesky #surreal #artist #conciousness #visualart

"Be not afraid of falling, so you may rise. You have the strength within yourself to stand tall." . 'Nandi' Acrylic on canvas *sold* . #bull #traditionalart #acrylicart #surrealism #expansion #painting #artonbluesky

'Cailleach' (pronunciation Cal*e*ack) Acrylic on canvas Cailleach is the crone...or old hag. She symbolizes wisdom, the cycles of death, rebirth, and intuition. #art #traditionalart #painting #acrylic #owl #artonbluesky #originalart #surrealism

#wip With the expanses of the realms of thought, culture, and ancestry...there is much still left to grasp onto. How each of those components plays a role in how we treat one another, the other living creatures living alondside us, or even the earth we share. #art #traditionalart #artonbluesky

"Equality comes in realizing that we are all doing different jobs for a common purpose. That is the aim behind any community. The very name community means let's come together to recognize the unity." Swami Satchidananda . "Tatlo" Mixed media on paper #traditionalart #mixedmediaart #illustration

"Strength is not just a show of force...but a deep grounding...a knowing of oneself." From my Symbiosis series. Acrylic on canvas . #acrylicart #elephant #traditionalart #art #painting #artonbluesky #artist #surrealism #symbiosis #goddess

Magical realms exist inside each of us. The magic of our ancestor stories. The magic of imagination and exploration. Where we tap in and release. . Acrylic on canvas . #acrylicart #thirdeye #painting #traditionalart #artonbluesky #paint #acrylic #surrealism #magicalrealms #magic #art

Inspired by a reiki session, I had done for the first time. As a highly visual person, I transferred that experience into this piece. Keep living different experiences to feel inspired, all.🌿 "Ancestral Transference" Acrylic #conciousness #art #reiki #traditionalart #painting #transference

"You are a force. A shining light. Although at times, that light may dim...it's still there...waiting for it's moment, to illuminate the way" . "Hanan(Sun)" Mixed Media illustration Inspired by Filipino mythology. #illustration #traditionalart #artonbluesky #drawing #artwork #mushroom

"The Celestial" Acrylic on canvas . "All are stardust. All are magic. There is no one above, nor below another. But, balance in the cosmos is imperative, is the source in which all thrive. #traditionalart #cosmos #rainbow #acrylicart #artonbluesky #surrealism #thirdeye #visualart #painting #paint

Healing from within to extend out. That's how this art journey started. Still learning and growing. As it shall be. #jaguar #traditionalart #acrylicart #artonbluesky #painting #notai #surrealism #art #balam #expansion #bluesky

“But darling, we weren’t given this wild soul just to merely exist. Our mission is to shake up the world, turn it upside down and show our fellow humans the difference between breathing and being alive.” – Soeline 🌿🍄 "Ptesan-Wi" AcryAcrylic on canvas #traditionalart #art #surrealism #visionaryart

Day 28...last day of my illustration project... Kendrick Lamar...Pulitzer prize winning artist/rapper "My lyrics say I have morals, I have confidence, I have weaknesses, I have strong points, that I am a human being."- KL🌿 #kendricklamar #illustration #drawing #traditionalart #blackhistorymonth

Day 27...illustration project... Shirley Raines...founder of Beauty 2 The Streetz. An organization to help homeless communities. #blackhistorymonth #art #illustration #traditionalart #art #drawing #mixedmediaart #watercolor

Day 26...illustration project... Lavar Burton...actor, director, and tv host. Lavar Burton, is best known for his role in 'Reading Rainbow' and in Star Trek. He is an advocate for literary access. Advocating for books...that highlight diverse voices. #blackhistorymonth #illustration #traditionalart

Day 25...illustration project... Powtawche Valerino... engineer at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center. She became part of the Parker Solar Probe spacecraft, which launched on Aug 2018. #illustration #traditionalart #blackhistorymonth #art #mixedmediaart #nasa #stem #artonbluesky #drawing

Day 24...illustration project... Charles Orgbon III , environmentalist and founder of Greening Forward...an organization to help educate youth led environmental groups.🌿 #illustration #consciousart #blackhistorymonth #beautifulworld #beautiful #heartchakra #traditionalart #mixedmediaart

Day 23...illustration project... Maya Penn founded an eco-friendly sustainable clothing brand at the age of 8. She also creates animations to showcase the importance of nature.🐝 . #illustration #consciousart #blackhistorymonth #beautifulworld #beautiful #heartchakra #traditionalart #mixedmediaart

Day 22...illustration project...Shango...orisha (Yoruba) of lightning and fire. Shango symbology Justice and Protection: He safeguards the innocent and punishes wrongdoers. 🌱 #illustration #drawing #artwork #traditionalart #visionaryart #mixedmediaart #blackhistorymonth

Day 21...illustration project... . Nyabinghi...'a female spirit, of Rwandan origins....defender of peace, justice and order.' Nyabinghi is a symbol of empowerment in the face of oppression, for the Rastafari women. 🌱 #conciousness #consciousart #visionaryart #art#mixedmediaart #blackhistorymonth

Day 20...illustration project.. Mursi Warrior...Mursi tribe. The Mursi people are an active community that works together. Each bbn person fulfilling a role, for the benefit of the whole. #traditionalart #blackhistorymonth #art #illustration #mursi #mixedmediaart #artonbluesky #drawing #diversity

Day 18...illustration project... Oshun ...Orisha(goddess)of the Yoruba people. I have explored Oshun in several pieces, but it's a goddess type figure which embodies strength...that I have found myself...at times...reminding me of my own. #blackhistorymonth #illustration #traditionalart #oshun #art

Day 17th...illustration project... Mansa Musa...emperor of the empire of Mali. 14th century. *not a fan of the crown.*😭 Highly recommend learning about Musa. It's quite fascinating. . #illustration #blackhistory #traditionalart #conciousart #mali #blackhistorymonth #history #drawing #artonbluesky

Day 16...illustration project... Bob Marley..singer, songwriter, activist, and guitarist. . "You never know how strong you are, until being strong is your only choice." . #traditionalart #blackhistorymonth #art #drawing #mixedmediaart #illustration #bobmarley #illustrate

Day 15....illustration project... Nelson Mandela...Nobel Peace Prize recipient, anti-aparth*id act1¥1st, first blk S. African president. "It is in your hands to create a better world for all who live in it." #blackhistorymonth #illustration #traditionalart #drawing #nelsonmandela #mixedmediaart

Day 14...Illustration project 14... Bell Hooks...scholar and act!¥!st Bell has so many incredible writings...that I feel can transcend the boundaries of identity. That they can apply to all people, or those who need reminders of their purpose. #illustration #blackhistorymonth #drawing #mixedmediaart

Day 13...illustration project Maya Angelou I remember learning about Maya when I was a kid. My English teacher, expressing the importance of words and poetry. And one poem, "And, Still I Rise" is one that has stayed with me. An embodiment of courage. #blackhistorymonth #traditionalart #bluesky #art

Day 12 Illustration project. MLK JR I have been listening to old interviews and speeches with MLK. And, one of the ones that stood out, was, "What is your Life's Blueprint?" And, I resonated so much with what he had to say. #blackhistorymonth #traditionalart #illustration #artonbluesky #art

Day 11...illustration project(black history month) Honoring Carol Denise McNair (11yrs-1963) Sometimes the past has moments that aren't the best examples of humanity. But, it doesn't mean we can't learn from those dark spaces...in how to be better and do better. #blackhistorymonth #illustration #art

Day 10...illustration project George Stinney J.R.(14yrs old) George was the youngest person in history, sentenced to the electric chair. Evidence was never allowed, at his trial. In 2014 he was finally exonerated. Taking nearly 70 years. #traditionalart #blackhistorymonth #illustration #art #drawing

Day 9...illustration project Mary Turner and her little seedling (not an easy read, if you look her up) Part of understanding history, is not only to highlight achievements but to highlight the real deep shadow of the past...we wish to not repeat. #blackhistorymonth #traditionalart #artonbluesky

Day 8...illustration project (A little late today) Benjamin Benneker Mathematician, astronomer, compiler of Almanacs, inventor, and writer His survey led to the development of the District Of Colombia and later Washington DC. #blackhistorymonth #art #traditionalart #artonbluesky #illustration

Day 7...illustration project(got inspired by the planetary alignment) Mae Jemison Engineer, physician, former astronaut Mae Jemison was the first black woman to go to space. She served as a mission specialist on Space Shuttle Endeavour in 1992*. #blackhistorymonth #artonbluesky #traditionalart #art

Day 6...illustration project. Gerald Lawson Engineer Lawson helped to develop The Fairchild Channel F, which allowed users to insert different cartridges that stored new games. The first in home videogame console. #blackhistorymonth #illustration #traditionalart #art #gaming #engineer #onelove

Day 5...illustration project. A little late... MaVynee Betsch "Beach Lady" Environmentalist She gave up her career as an opera singer to protect American beach in Florida. #illustration #traditionalart #blackhistorymonth #drawing #florida #portraitart

Breaking up the static images with this #wip on 'Uraeus'. #traditionalart #acrylicartist #acrylicart #painting #thirdeye #consciousart #visionaryart #surrealism #beautifulbizarre

Day 4...side illustration project. Jimi Hendrix Guitarist and Performer(one of the best, in my opinion😏) He had an interesting story all his own. His performances a raw emotional tribute to music itself. #illustration #drawing #visionaryart  #surrealart #jimihendrix #traditionalart #portraiture

Day 3...side illustration project. Gladys West Mathematician and contributor to the development of the Global Positioning System(GPS) . #blackhistorymonth #mixedmediaillustration #consciousart #purpleart #illustrationart #drawing #artwork #artist #surrealism

Day 2 ...side project. Sister Rosetta Tharpe “Godmother of Rock and Roll.” Gospel singer, songwriter, and guitarist. Was the first woman to break into the music industry and the first artist to embrace the electric guitar. #blackhistorymonth #illustration #traditionalart #artist #guitar

William Still Conductor, author, and father of the underground railroad. First piece from my side illustration project. #BHM #blackhistorymonth #illustration #traditionalart #drawing #artwork #surrealism

"Iansa" Acrylic on canvas 11x14 . A little throwback to this piece. She's been adopted. . Been working on expanding beyond the figure within my works. Tackling world building has been interesting.😅 #traditionalart #acrylicartist #art #painting #visionaryart #cube

Thinking of making an artist starter pack...any friends wanna be added? . Mixed media piece I did a few years back. #traditionalarts #traditionalart #artist #art #drawing #illustration