Wow, I love being an artist π₯°
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500 hr CYT. Doula of Doulas. Creator of Jijivisha Holistic. Teaching art, movement, & joy as living praxis. Everything I do is for Black women π€πΎ Your Favorite SlenderSinner. Detroit Girl. Eastside Made. Dexter Raised π― Years
Wow, I love being an artist π₯°
Mmkayy, final count!! 33 women artists, ages 14-77
And as a Black American Woman iβll never forget being 26 years old attempting to rent an apartment on Chicagos south side from a white passing American Jewish man who accused me and my father of being criminals and denying my application. So much for all that βunityβ.
I've contacted the authorities
*record scratch* nigga what???
Grateful
The first thing she gave me was a quote about God, of course lol. I hope she finds some of her other writing she says she's been doing. I really wanna see that
I was her birthday present. If I could only give her one more gift ever, I think this is the best one yet. I'm so happy for her cuz she hasn't even realized how big this is yet lol. She think she just giving me a something only a few people will see
In bed before midnight π€πΎ
My granny and my baby are gonna be in my art show. My lil artist life is made π―
My granny been an artist all her life but never got to pursue anything seriously. She cooked plates, made baskets, quilts, jewelry, and every other side hustle you can think of
She's now a gallery artist ππΎ
π€πΎ came to say this exactly lmao
Made it home ππ½
Wanted to stay another night but I think I better get my tail home
If I was able to execute this show in February, I would've an artist for every day lol. I could just add a few more but I fear we won't have enough space π€― individual promo done ππΎ
Laptop on stand. Words read: stop asking for directions from people who haven't been where you're going.... Cup of tea. Prerolls and lighter. Water.
Gotta bang out the rest of these promos before I hit the road back to Tucson
What a blessing it is to hear one of my doula friends gardening while I'm working π€πΎ truly the littlest things
Unexpected income is a part of my daily experience ππ½
5yrs ago today, to the moment... I was procrastinating... getting ready for my best friend's funeral. Today I'm in a hammock planning my second art show. Thank you God that hard times don't last always
Ima have to go in the house to get any work done π all the birds are so curious this morning
Birdwatching >>>
Bonus points if there's a hammock lol
I wish I had a yard I could come to every morning before getting my day started. Quality of life would drastically increase
GANG
One more oui'd
Happiest I've been all year maybe lol
Just finished a luxurious bath. Listening to my doula friends play records π₯°
I wanna be rooting for everybody Black but these bitches are making it hard!
I need something sweet π«
I'm sorry but I've not heard a single good thing about that slutty vegan lady
Grateful to have friends who take care of me
My doula friend is running me a bath π€ I love them so much