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@artbyjalexander
San Francisco artist J Alexander. π¨ Mixed-media master drawing inspiration from world travels and classical training (NY/Paris). Capturing the ethereal beauty & soul of women from the African diaspora in vibrant colors and textures. https://t2m.io/jalexart
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A young boy stands in profile, looking up in quiet contemplation at a massive, copper-colored sculpture of a human face. The boy, wearing a red striped polo shirt and blue jeans, appears small in comparison to the monumental head, which fills the right side of the frame from floor to ceiling. The setting is a minimalist gallery space with grey stone walls and a neutral-toned carpet, emphasizing the powerful connection between the viewer and the artwork.
The scale of your dreams is only limited by the depth of your curiosity.
An oil painting of a woman with a regal expression, wearing a textured white headwrap and a large, ornate silver hoop earring. She has bold, shimmering blue eyeshadow and a soft pink lip. The background is a dense, colorful tapestry of flowers and peace symbols in shades of pink, yellow, and blue. The artwork features a heavy, visible impasto texture, giving the piece a rich, three-dimensional feel.
Persistence, pride, and paint. π¨
My studio is fueled by community support. If this piece speaks to you, consider dropping a "coffee" in the jar to keep the creativity flowing. βοΈβ¨
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A vibrant oil painting of a woman with dark skin and long, wavy dark hair. She wears a white strapless top and gold jewelry, including hoop earrings and rings. Her makeup features shimmering gold eyeliner. She is positioned against a dynamic, swirling background of pink, purple, orange, and blue that creates a halo-like effect around her head. The painting has a thick, impasto texture with visible, expressive brushstrokes throughout.
Persistence, pride, and paint. π¨β¨
Your support keeps this creativity flowing and my studio doors open. If this work speaks to you, consider buying me a "coffee" to help me keep creating! βοΈ
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Behind every vibrant color is a story of persistence.β¨ Supporting our creators fuels the next generation of inspiration. Help me keep the studio running and the creativity flowing! Every bit means the world. βοΈ
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Melba Pearson, aka the Resident Legal Diva, breaks down the Minnesota shooting involving a federal agent and explains why claims that the state has βno jurisdictionβ are flat-out wrong. From federal immunity myths to the Chauvin playbook, this is what accountability really looks like.
Will Democrats Vote to Fund Slave Catchers?
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If looks could kill!π€£
Trump & republicans stole Americanβs health care & social safety net money so ICE slave catchers can terrorize Americans with weapons that our health care & social safety net money paid for.
Meanwhile, Dem leadership wonβt use budget negotiations to reign in ICE slave catchers.
Exactly as we said they would. Slave catchers can be quite predictable.
Seeing people selling copies of out-of-print The Worm and His Kings for anywhere from $30 (around twice its old paperback cost) to $200 (no one would or should pay this) is a bit bananas
For the love of books, please don't put clear sleeves on your books' dust jackets without wiping off the dust and the sticker residue π©
Wipe the book gently with 70% rubbing alcohol if the cover is glossy, or dust thoroughly if it has a papery finish.
Otherwise you're basically begging for foxing.
Guardians of the tide. β¨