Unite Against Racism x Collaborative Art Piece x DMV

On Saturday I joined several fellow artists/ bloggers/ creatives on a collaborative piece with the purpose of sparking discussion on the ongoing killings of young black men/ women in America. We were encouraged to express our reactions, and to stick to an overall theme of 'peace' and bringing these senseless killings to an end.

I was a little short on time and didn't get into it like I would have liked, but I'm extremely happy with the way it turned out. It felt great to work with other talented people and watch a vision come to life before my eyes, especially for such a great cause.

Special thanks to @hedislymane and @ajasmineinbloom for having me.

photo cred: @tkg_prod

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I Come Alive In The Night Time..

my happy place

BLACK

…is Beautiful.

free time

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series complete.

( SIDE NOTE: "X" pin by HouseofMiMi )

Weekend Recap: Northern VA Fine Arts Festival x Reston Town Center

This weekend I found myself returning to my old high school town for the first time in years. The occasion? A spontaneous invite to check out the Northern VA Fine Arts Festival at Reston Town Center (my friends define me as one of those 'I like art type girls'). The area has really changed since my high school days when there was nothing but a movie theatre, ice skating rink and a few restaurants. The festival boasted hundreds of patrons all coming together to appreciate fine art and expression. The town center's streets were lined with booths where artists from all across the U.S. displayed every type of art form that you could think of. I really enjoyed being surrounded by such creativity and I'm sure it will inspire another work from myself in the coming days. It was a nice change of pace, and I'm looking forward to all of pop-up festivals that this season brings.

Happy Sunday!

xoxo 

( SIDE NOTE: My brother went to his first prom this weekend. He's a little man now. *sad face* )

The Boho Garden Portrait Series x Mercedes Lagunas