The series was inspired by the lost skill of housewives designing and copying dress designs from magazines and newspapers in order to save money. During the depression era, women would make these homemade dresses out of fabric scraps and re-purposed material.  
The medium is acrylic on canvas.
24 x 36
 

The medium is acrylic on canvas.
24 x 36
 

We must renovate our minds and soul in order to empower our urban communities. The process begins with seeing ourselves as rich and vibrant beings -- embracing the beauty that lies within.  The medium is waxed pencil on heavy art paper.                       20 x 26

In the 1990's in the District of Columbia, the City was full of life and a wave of energy was starting to form. The seeds of a new Renaissance were being planted in the City. The drawing embodies the formation and disjointed pieces that take place during the gentrification process. The medium is waxed pencil on heavy art paper.             20 x 26

This is a paper collage that captures sexualization of the black female and the impact it has on the black family structure.                               11 x 14