Little Girls for July
In honor of 4th of July and our country of independence, I have painted 2 little girls. I am proud to be an American citizen and grateful for the freedoms in our life.
1) Liberty- is dedicated to the most recognizable images of freedom. I remember seeing it for the first time and feeling proud of what it represented. It also reminds me of my time living in New York and the freedoms I have had in my life to express who I am and what I stand for.
2) Her Dark Knight- this piece is another tribute to the Obamas. Though Barrack is a dark silhouette, this piece is titled with the intention of Barrack being the super hero in Michelle’s life.
My ‘little girls’ as a collection represent the importance of freedom and possibility in my life. These 2 pieces are, therefore, even more meaningful in regards to the liberties in our lives.
Monday, July 13, 2009
Little Girls for June
Little Girls for June
In honor of gay pride month I did my ‘little girls’ of some personally favorite drag performers. Over the years, I have had the privilege of seeing them perform. After many years of seeing them around, I admire their creativity, but mostly their courage to be true to them self.
1) Sado Sutan- I first saw ‘Raja’ at OZ in Buena Park when I first moved back to LA. His performance at Peanuts of Chaka Khan’s ‘Through the Fire’ was GENIUS!!!
2) Dynamic Duo: Joey Arias and Sherry Vine- I have had the pleasure of watching both Joey and sherry perform in NY and LA and they will always remind me of my life in NY.
3) Princess Lepore- I am a huge admirer of Amanda Lepore. There are so many more little girls of her to come. Though I have only seen her a few short times, I have not had the pleasure of meeting her, yet she is a great muse in my life.
4) A Bunny in Bed- I have had the opportunity to run into The Lady Bunny in NY, SF, and LA. Seeing her always brings a smile to my face. Her mc performances at Wigstock are truly memorable and she has a voice I can always recognize even with my eyes closed.
I am grateful to the many drag performers who have brought joy and laughter into my life. They will always inspire me.
In honor of gay pride month I did my ‘little girls’ of some personally favorite drag performers. Over the years, I have had the privilege of seeing them perform. After many years of seeing them around, I admire their creativity, but mostly their courage to be true to them self.
1) Sado Sutan- I first saw ‘Raja’ at OZ in Buena Park when I first moved back to LA. His performance at Peanuts of Chaka Khan’s ‘Through the Fire’ was GENIUS!!!
2) Dynamic Duo: Joey Arias and Sherry Vine- I have had the pleasure of watching both Joey and sherry perform in NY and LA and they will always remind me of my life in NY.
3) Princess Lepore- I am a huge admirer of Amanda Lepore. There are so many more little girls of her to come. Though I have only seen her a few short times, I have not had the pleasure of meeting her, yet she is a great muse in my life.
4) A Bunny in Bed- I have had the opportunity to run into The Lady Bunny in NY, SF, and LA. Seeing her always brings a smile to my face. Her mc performances at Wigstock are truly memorable and she has a voice I can always recognize even with my eyes closed.
I am grateful to the many drag performers who have brought joy and laughter into my life. They will always inspire me.
Friday, July 10, 2009
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