Hello, friends! Long time no see. Firstly, I wanted to offer a deep thank you to the sweet people who have been reblogging my art. Creating art that is representative of women of color is a mission close to my heart, and it gives me massive joy to see that others can find themselves in the art I make. You have all been so sweet and kind.
I am writing this announcement because I am entering a massive transition in my life: in just a few days, I will be starting graduate school. This is an answer to many prayers, and I am still dumbfounded that I was able to enter my program of interest.
That being said, grad school is not known for ample amounts of free time. While the pandemic has made forecasting life a little difficult (most of my classes are exclusively online, and I only know the times and days for oneof them), I am fairly certain I will have limited time to dedicate toward personal art. (Not that I was uber consistent anyway, lol.)
This isn’t a hiatus, per se - more so just a notice that things may be quiet on my end. Or not - we will see!
Thanks again for the support you’ve shown me so far! If you’re at all interested in purchasing any of my art as a shirt or card, please consider taking my list of ‘stores’ a look.
Wanted to go a different route with colors and experiment a bit! Although I never personally wear pink, it is (obviously) one of my favorite colors to make art with. Her hair was initially something more natural looking (with a purple undertone), but I couldn’t resist.
Something drawn for my sweet boyfriend! I opted for a more paper-cutout-esque style as I wanted something quick and cute. I ripped the planets from an older drawing of mine, and for a particular reason; two years ago, I joked that the way to my heart was through a conversation about the gas giants. It just so happens that my significant other studies them, and has even worked with NASA. God has a sense of humor! I’m learning that I know much less about space than I thought, lol.
He’s a sweetheart, and I love him to bits. I hope this drawing alone meets everyone’s quota for sappiness.
A personal drawing between tasks. Life has been turned absolutely upside down - classes online, restaurants closing, empty shelves where toilet paper once sat. This is one of those moments where I am confronted by the fact that I am extraordinarily blessed, and that there are many things I ought not to take for granted.
It’s also been a forced sabbatical of sorts - a realignment of priorities. And a time of unexpected joys and blessings.
I drew this because I was feeling overwhelmed by the friendship I’ve been shown by housemates and friends over the last few weeks. I also drew this because - well, I’m a little lovesick. I’ve recently started a relationship with someone absolutely lovely, and the whole ordeal has been filled with a ton of new feelings and questions - a trust exercise with God. I’m still learning how to feel comfortable with feeling so happy.
But that’s enough chatter! Stay safe, regularly wash your hands for 20 or more seconds, and God bless!
A drawing that I’m not particularly fond of, but wanted to finally finish after having it sit on my laptop for an eternity and a half. I could write a lengthy post about the things that have transpired over the last few weeks - let’s not mention oronacay irusvay - but I’ve opted to keep this brief.
Stay well, stay safe, please wash your hands regularly and cover your mouths when you cough, and God bless!
Last of the old versus new trend. Two IDs! One from high school (the bottom one), the other from college (top one). While I sometimes miss my simpler, cleaner style (and my eye for color was probably much better during my teens), I am so grateful for how much I’ve been able to grow over the years.
Drawing has been a little difficult as of late, but I was recently able to finish this! Partially inspired by a drawing that I made when I was about 16. Whereas that drawing was about being submerged (by depression specifically), I wanted this one to deal with beginning to emerge from that. A more positive one will come in due time.
Two versions, because I could not decide which one I preferred, and a detail.
A doodle well within my comfort zone to do away with some art block.
Happy New Year! 2019 was an enormously difficult year - partly because it was one of a lot of healing. 2020, I’m sure, will lend its own difficulties, but I’m excited for what God has in store.
Two versions because I wasn’t sure which one I preferred.
