African Warrior
Inspired by a desire to sketch a young man of strength, the African warrior came to be. His profile was meant to present someone that was self-assured with solid sense of who he is.
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Girl with Braids
To show the artistry of braids was the sole purpose this etching. To show every curve and every twist that made these magnificent rows possible.
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Platting Hair
A ritual that was well known by every African American girl in the South. It was for me a time with my mother, just she and I. I did not have to share her with anyone. This time was for me to feel her hand moving quickly through my hair, greasing and combing as she went. Never knowing what design she would give me but that did not matter for whatever she did I know she did it just for me. So special, so very special.
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Fishing Lady
My Grandmother loved to fish. She says she went not to catch anything but if she did that would be a bonus. She went for the peace and quiet she experienced just watching the river mosey on by.
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Tony Morrison
Trying to capture her strength and brilliance with a etching tool is a very difficult task to attempt. Attempt I did and I was given the opportunity to give a copy to her. I hope she likes it as much as I do.
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Gordon Parks
He was an amazing man whose eyes I felt needed to be etched. From those eyes some of the greatest photographs ever have been taken. Those eyes, strong and focus, seeing and with a lens touching things very few can imagine.
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Lady Shelling Peas
In the South, it is what you did for family; shell peas, peel peaches, make jelly. What ever it took to provide love in a jar or in a pot. It was hard work but it was what you did. It was what you did!
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The Stand
Essay and etching dedicated to Dr. Whitaker’s childhood friend that died from complications of an abortion. This etching debuted at the Manhattan Fine Press Book Fair, New York City, March 2020.
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