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AniQueia
Description goes hereMy art expression represents the vibrancy and regalness of the black expression. In my work you can not only visualize, but feel the excitement of our representation.
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Vicki
Hi Ya'll yes that's right I'm from Texas. I moved here in 2019 and I love it. I'm a artist, I've worked on many mediums, glass melting (lampworking), oil painting, watercolor, crochet and sewing.
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TJ
Templeton is an interdisciplinary artist and Kansas City native. His work has been collected for over 30 years and been featured in such outlets as The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, ArtMove Magazine, KC Studio Magazine and the Martin Scorsese screening room at the Tribeca Film festival. He is currently the Director of the Bunker Center for the Arts, where he maintains his studio and curates the gallery’s inventory of over 100 highly respected artists.
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Becki
Becki Waugh is an American artist born of the prairie. She was born in 1977 in the middle of nowhere, the heart of the heartland, the myocardium of the United States.
Hers was a quiet upbringing. Her father doodled endlessly, ink sketches mostly, and she followed in his pen strokes.
Her work, including her unique Kansas art, can be seen on exhibit throughout Topeka Kansas, and in private collections throughout the United States.
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Harold
I am a Kansas City based visual artist whose internationally exhibited and collected work includes painting, collage, mixed media, performance, video, sound, and assemblage.
My work focuses on the complexity of black masculinity in America by exploring and expressing the simultaneously complementary and contradictory internal and external narratives that black men in America must navigate in order to survive and flourish.
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Jasmine
An artist dedicated to celebrating Black expression and diverse narratives within the community. With a focus on amplifying voices often overlooked by history, her work serves as a visual tapestry of unique experiences. In a world where Black voices are sometimes muted, Jasmine's art becomes a tool for self-discovery and empowerment, creating spaces for dialogue and understanding. Through her art, she finds her voice as an artist while honoring the strength and resilience within the Black community.
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Amber
My love for art blossomed at the age of four years old. My mom saw the artistic ability in me, provided me with the pencil and paper; and I would sketch the church members during the service. I was born in Kansas City, Missouri and grew up in Lawrence and Topeka, Kansas. I attended Savannah College Of Art and Design where I obtained a Bachelor of Fine Art degree in Animation and a minor in Storyboarding. I have experience as a freelance artist working on clientele projects, drawing caricatures at various festivals and working on my own personal art pieces. As a multimedia artist, my main focuses are drawing, painting, digital painting and animation. Stories have led me to art therefore let my art lead you to your story.
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Kevin
Kēvin’s journey through the art world has been long and fruitful. He has participated in art shows in Des Moines, Philadelphia, San Diego, Chicago, New Jersey, and Kansas City. With awards in painting, sculpture, photography, and poetry. He worked pro bono with children conducting artist-in-residence programs.
Kēvin produces work in painting, sculpture, photography, crafts, and writing. A graduate of Drake University, studied under Jules Kirschenbaum, at the San Francisco Art Institute, Larry Abramson. He studied at the Ox-Bow School of the Art Institute Chicago, Phil Hanson and Michelle Grabner. (co-curator of the 2014 Whitney Biennial and curator, 2016 Portland Biennial)
My award-winning artwork hangs in collections throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe, and Israel. My books, Road Map, Poems, Paintings, & Stuff, and A Sheltering Place (Flying Ketchup Press) 2019 & 2022. My art, stories, and poems have appeared in numerous anthologies.
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Celine
A freelance artist based in Olathe, KS, Celine Sweet's creative process is fluid and free, allowing her to imbue her work with a lively and vibrant energy. Through her use of the abstract and dynamic splatter technique, she explores the relationship between color, movement, and emotion. Each brushstroke and splatter is a deliberate expression of her inner world, inviting the viewer to interpret and immerse themselves in the vivid and ever-changing landscapes of her mind. Celine's art is a reflection of her passion for capturing the essence of life and the beauty found within its chaos. Through her pieces, she hopes to inspire a sense of wonder and evoke a sense of freedom in the viewer.
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Zandra
Zandra believes in using Art as a tool to build bridges and understanding across communities. Her Fine Art Studio is a testament to this, showcasing historical legends and their stories that spark conversations and bring folks together.
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Jean McGuire
I am a Kansas City native who returned to painting a few years ago after a 40-year hiatus. Happily, even though I wasn’t actively working on my art, my ability to view the world in colors and shapes never went away. I was able to take those observations and transfer them to my medium while maintaining the curiosity and wonder of a newcomer.
An interest in antique photos has lured me into portrait studies. I love the faces, the expressions, and the attitudes of these, usually, long-forgotten people. The theme for all of these portraits is the story behind each picture. I love pondering what kind of life each of them had while I am working on their portrait.
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David
Description goes hereWelcome dear viewers to “Your Imagination.” I’m David Alston, local father, artist, singer and poet born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland. Earlier, instead of working on improving my art skills, I joined the US Army and helped my mother financially. Art soon became a pastime activity as I matured in adulthood. A few years ago a Bob Ross program on television caught my attention and quickly reminded me of my once heart filled passion for art. I haven’t been in a classroom to learn more about art since graduating. Passion, desire and the will to learn and grow more will get you there. DVD’s, You tube and mentoring have been my tools to seek success. I hope you enjoy my works, both present and future as I try to appeal to all cultures and styles with concept, creativity and colorful images of the past and present. Thank you so very much for sharing your time and opinions. Much thanks and appreciation goes to all who support my work and continue to provide me with opportunities and a vision.