ART GALLERY
Seeing What Others Can’t
I’ve been drawing since I can remember. It hasn’t been consistent because life hasn’t been consistent. You date, get married, have children, work a 40-hour job, and you have responsibilities that take you away from some of your God-given talents. Now, that’s not a bad thing; it’s just reality for some. So, I always give credit to those artists who find a way to make their art their life and put their talent out into the world. It’s hard to share something that is literally a part of you in hopes that others love it as much as you do, or at least, for the most part, appreciate it. But that’s not why I draw, paint, and design. I do it because I absolutely love creating things.
The following four sketches were done a couple of years ago. These are only a smidgen of sketches I have done over the years. I love drawing people and faces. I’m not great at it, but putting together the human figure on paper is hard, challenging, fun, and amazing all at the same time. With me, it’s a hit or miss. I’ve done sketches of my friends, and some are in awe and love them, while others are like “Um, ok…why are you drawing me?” or you get that look like, "That’s not me AT ALL”! Either way, the reaction is what’s entertaining to me.
Here are four sketches I chose to share because I’ve been working on improving the drawing of each area of the face. These sketches show me what to work on: the eye placement, the size of the head, and what style of artist do I want to be. Even though I love drawing small black and white drawings, I enjoy challenging myself with sketches that have a bit more depth. I don’t know if I will ever be a photorealist, and I say that because I don’t have the patience to work on a piece of art for 60 hours straight, but I would love to come as close as possible as I dive into reteaching myself the discipline to draw, take classes, and just continue to practice every day!
Nina Simone | Chadwick Boseman 2022
Boredom | Native American Woman 2023
CROSSHATCHING with PEN & INK
I haven’t been running for nearly six months because of a hamstring and knee injury, but luckily, I know things happen for a reason. I’m slowing life down, taking another look at what I’d rather be doing—and then actually doing it. I’ve been blessed to explore a lot of different things, and one of them is art.
I have to admit, I’ve been enjoying finding my space in the art world. I didn’t realize how difficult it would be to share my passion with others. I mean, I’ve done it before, but for some reason, THIS feels like exposing another child to this hard and crazy world. It just hits differently.
During February, I’ve been leaning into what I LOVE: sketching, doodling, and learning more about crosshatching with pen and ink. I’m deeply inspired by artists I’ve discovered on Pinterest who create intricate ink work with splashes of color. The first piece I did was inspired by another artist’s work—I made it my own—and I truly fell back in love with creating.
To keep growing, I’ve been drawing every night, even if it’s just a small scribble here and there. I sketched a few of my heroes, like James Baldwin, Muhammad Ali, Nina Simone, and Toni Morrison. I’ve also been following the Theravada monks who walked from Fort Worth to Washington, D.C. in hopes of spreading peace and understanding. I was blessed to see them in person in Alexandria, VA, before they entered D.C., and I was absolutely amazed. So, of course, I sketched them too.
Here, I’m sharing pieces inspired by women I’ve met who’ve impacted me in one way or another. The bursts of yellow represent my own personal light—the light I carry with me every single day. It’s brighter than I thought, and realizing that makes it dangerously exciting to see what’s coming next.
Thank you for visiting my site and allowing me to share what I’ve loved doing since I was 13 years old. As I continue building each ink piece, I’ll share what they mean when I’m ready.
Have an amazing month! This is March 1st, 2026
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A Lil’ MiXED MeDIA
East Coast weather is rough, but it’s letting me make and share art. Right now, I’m doing mixed media—taking ads or photos from magazines and adding my own patterns, colors, and sketches. I focus on words, feelings, and color. Transforming photos and making them more of a statement is invigorating. I completely enjoyed using acrylic pens, playing with color, and lines to make each of these powerful and eye-catching. Here are a few pieces I made for Black History Month. This is the start of February 2026.
SCRIBBLE & DOODLE
Over the past few months, I’ve been doodling and sketching on anything I can find. I shared a holiday sketch with my family and friends via a postcard—basically me freezing my tush off in East Coast weather. I’ve learned I’m a California girl at heart, but at the same time, I’m not backing down from a little snow and ice! I’ve been studying and trying to emulate artists from The New Yorker and Pinterest, and along the way, I’ve been discovering my own style and a growing love for sketching with ink. None of my sketches is perfect, but I’m not perfect, and that’s what makes them so great! Check it out. This is January 31, 2026
