ADIDAS WOMEN’S INTERNATIONAL DAY

C L I E N T W O R K: Hired by Big HQ and Adidas Canada to recreate an image honoring five women re-imagining the meaning of wellness. The illustration was displayed during an event celebrating Women’s International Day.

A B O U T C L I E N T: Big HQ specializes in premier event planning, event design, production, entertainment and brand activation’s across Toronto.

CELEBRATING THE SISTAS

C L I E N T W O R K: As a team member of Strive Publishing I worked to illustrate a book called Celebrating the Sistas, focusing to uplift and record the biographies of past recipients of the Celebrating the Sistas Community Leadership Recognition Award.

A B O U T C L I E N T: Strive Publishing’s vision is to give all children the opportunity to see African American culture from different perspectives, and to provide pathways for illuminating stories across cultures and generations. Click here to visit!

ART IN MANY FORMS

C O L L A B: Created illustrations for the Art In Many Forms: Cali event program template. Each illustration represented the featured panel guest.

A B O U T C L I E N T: Art In Many Forms is a platform, owned by graphic designer Precious Wallace, that focuses on highlighting the voices of Womxn Creators & Creatives of Color.

MAXINE WATERS | WOMEN WINNING

C O L L A B: Hired by The Coven & Women Winning, I worked along side Leeya Jackson (designer, art director) to create art material welcoming Maxine Waters to MN. Leeya is responsible for creating the posters that capture Maxine. Following her art direction I created custom illustrative pillows.

A B O U T C L I E N T: Since 1982, Women Winning has been building a coalition of people of all backgrounds, gender identities, and political affiliations united in their mission to recruit, train, and elect pro-choice women to all levels of public office — from park board to President of the United States.

THE COVEN | social media

C L I E N T W O R K: Branded Instagram story templates for “This Week At The Coven” and back to school social post.

A B O U T C L I E N T: The Coven is a collaborative community and co-working space designed with women, non-binary and trans people in mind.

BIFTIES

C L I E N T W O R K: Illustration created for Bifties gift box. 

A B O U T C L I E N T: Bifties purpose is to make buying cards and gifts from a business of color as easy as possible. Pick a card that supports a black artist, pick a gift that supports a black business, and let Bifties handle the rest. In the end the customer will be left happy with a unique gift while contributing to helping their community flourish. Click here to shop.

IRIDESCENT PHOTOGRAPHY

C O L L A B: Project collab with Texas native Nikia Paden (photographer). Illustrations were sent in support of her Brown sugar Babies photoshoot.

A B O U T C L I E N T: Photography company capturing luminous moments. Visit her site to learn more.

HOW DO YOU SEE US?

C L I E N T W O R K: Hired by AAGD (African American Graphic Designers) to recreate a client photo (author, Amy Nickerson) for her workbook cover. The book is a personal narrative detailing and analyzing what Amy and her family have seen and experienced as it relates to issues of law enforcement. Audible book available on Amazon.

A B O U T C L I E N T: AAGD is an organization that spotlights, connects, and encourage black designers and communicators in the creative community. Founded by Terrence Moline, the goal is to connect our community to proper African American designers and creatives for their design projects and to grow a larger community whom appreciates the worth of great design.

BLACK HISTORY MONTH | 19

P A S S I O N P R O J E C T: In celebration of Black History Month in 2019 I explored singers ranging from Blues, Jazz, Rock & Roll, and R&B that have made an impact on the music of today. Segregation nor personal struggles could stop them from achieving their dreams.

poster | mn historical society

C L I E N T W O R K: Standup display posters highlighting local black female artist in MN. The posters were created for a movie event hosted by The Minneapolis Film Society. 

A B O U T C L I E N T: The Minnesota Historical Society preserves Minnesota’s past, shares state stories and connects people with history in meaningful ways. 

ASHWINI | CREATIVE MORNINGS

C O L L A B: Worked with Creative Mornings as a volunteer artist, creating a poster design for guest speaker and Bharatanatyam dancer Ashwini Ramaswamy along side her sister and mother.

A B O U T C L I E N T: Creative Mornings is a free monthly breakfast lecture series designed for creative communities.

your try b

C L I E N T W O R K: Homepage illustration created for YourTryb.

A B O U T C L I E N T: YourTryb is a networking platform created to help foster and empower the creative community of color. Check out my blog feature here.

HIDDEN HEROES

C L I E N T W O R K: Product illustration designs used for an up and coming shop.

A B O U T C L I E N T: Magnolia + June focuses on creating products highlighting and telling the stories of hidden Black/African American heroes. While doing so they utilize underrepresented illustrators/graphic designers.

SEE, HEAR, OR SPEAK NO HATE

C L I E N T W O R K: Bumper sticker illustrations sold as merch. 

A B O U T C L I E N T: Khadija Cooper is a comedian who is both silly and real. Follow her work on ig @kcoopercomedy to keep up with her shows.

 

IG Illustrations

P A S S I O N: I use Instagram as a platform to illustrate and share inspiration: from highlighting quotes & beautiful souls, music lyrics, and words of empowerment. It’s my way of supporting others.