Art Prints!

Happy Spring!  A quick Sunday short blog post!  LeMahogany has been busy but I promise more updates.  I definitely wanted to let all my readers know I finally have art prints!  So far in my Etsy are three of the favorites!  More to come!

Check out my Etsy section: Art Prints

Solange in Green Pants

Shelia in 4D

Solange in Rachel Roy

New Illustrations!

Upgrade Braid

Hey all!  Happy April!  Happy Spring (finally)!  Spring brings new beginnings along with some budding flowers, chirping robins and maybe a see few bunnies! ;) My paintings have increased quite a bit sense my first Etsy sale with commission work and requests. Also, tis the season of art fairs!  Applications I've been applying and readying myself for a successful summer!  Sidenote: BTW if you looking for commission work done by moi please email me at robin@lemahoganyfashionista.com in which I will happy to discuss rates.  I work on a contract basis in which will be emailed to you.  

Anyways back to new illustrations!

New mini portrait art collectibles!!!

Melinda

Kelly (on a black mini canvas)

Just to name a few....I have about 11 others to feature! Also don't forget about my first men mini art portraits: Darren and Aaron.  Two of the four first men mini art portrait collectibles! 

Darren

Aaron

Pink Dress 

Much more to come with some exciting news in a next coming weeks!  Stay tuned!

Playboy Bunny Outfit

The Bunnies Outfit

Yes.  The Playboy Bunny Outfit
It's an American Iconic costume piece that is associated with Playboy Magazine.  i have to admit it's sexy with its suggestive bustier but has a quirky, playful side with its fun loving rabbit ears.  What I come to find out that 'the playboy bunny outfit' was created by Zelda Wynn Valdes a Black fashion/costume designer who was known for highlighting a woman's curves in her designs.  Who better to know a woman's body than a woman herself!  I was inspired by the vintage outfit and wanted to try my hand a sketching a few illustrations then came the paints.....

Black Bunnies.

Then multiplying like rabbits they started to spout everywhere from my mind to my brushes and unto the canvases! 

Three Bunnies

And they are pretty much a collection, now.   Just in time for Easter! 

 Stay tuned for more and check out my other illustrations at www.etsy.com/shop/lemahogany 

My First Etsy Sale! And New Artworks!

Black Elegance. She's out my life. 

And just as my ipod touch chi, chinged to say I had an Etsy order and after the ridiculous jumping and silent rejoicing I did afterwards, "Black Elegance" was sold and out of my life.  She's headed to Texas now but she's my very first Etsy sale! Yay!  Hopefully many more to follow, I guess they say once you sale one you start to sale often.  In which is what I am praying for.  If your a creative like me, you love to create  but, the logistics selling  your products, the SEO's , the keywords, the social media marketing can get exhausting and daunting.  But the hard work and persistence paid off and made many mistakes along the way but I am much wiser now and humbly ready for the next steps of selling my artworks. 

So, back to the new stuff! As I try to polish up my LeMahogany Men I had squeezed in some new artworks I hope you like! Go over to my Etsy Shop for new listings! 

Fierce mini portraits! Only $25.50 and comes with mini Art easels! 

Like the one featured below!

Kesha, 4x4 in size. (mini)

Miss Spring


Inspired by of course, Spring! My second favorite season due its freshness of new beginnings and my birthday! 

Big Hair, Don't Care (sold without frame) 9x12 in size

The next projects include bunnys in time for Easter, wedding dresses and my LeMahogany men!  Off to Zumba I go!  Thanks everyone for your support in reading my blog and supporting my artworks! Much love!

New Art in my Etsy Shop!

Sitting Pretty

Hey Readers! Happy March! Spring's (hopefully) on its way!  I don't know about you but this snow and cold has over welcomed its stay around me.  I have been away for awhile sorry for the lack of posting  I've been working on some new projects and new art works!  I have two art works to feature this.   At the top these five ladies are entitled "sitting pretty" and the down below is "Black Elegance".

Black Elegance 

They are both painted on watercolor paper and can be easily frame with any frame you like of a 9 inch by 12 inch in size.

On sale now!  LeMahogany Etsy Shop

More to come!

Artist Appreciation: Michelle Robinson

Michelle Robinson

My first artist appreciation of the year 2013 goes to an artist that I truly admire.  Michelle Robinson has sparked a fire in my own artwork to not only continue with my art and illustrations but to be part of a creative movement of women artists (not like I can quit and yes I have tried).  I tumbled across one of her artworks on tumblr and was awed by her work.  Her intricate design and detail of these beautiful women she creates are amazing and I became an immediate groupie following her on instagram.  Only to wake up with several likes and comments from Michelle herself on my instagram.  :)  There's nothing like 'artist love' that can really warm the heart and inspire the mind.   Especially among women artists!

Here's a great interview of Michelle and her artwork on her paintings of 'The Goddess Bus' for The Goddess Project a really cool project that features two female filmmakers filming women across the U.S. overcoming their fears and realizing their potential.     

 

Here's a few my favorites from Michelle.  They are all so beautiful!

Strong Hold by Michelle Robinson
 © Michelle Robinson 2012

'Shade' in IDENTIFLY series by Michelle Robinson
© Michelle Robinson 2012

'Kade' part of the IDENTIFLY series By Michelle Robinson
© Michelle Robinson 2012

'Koko' from the IDENTIFLY seriesby Michelle Robinson 

© Michelle Robinson 2012

Amani, IDENTIFLY Series by Michelle Robinson

© Michelle Robinson 2012

AND......It doesn't stop at her amazing artwork. She continues awe me with her one of kind accessories of purses, wallets, shoes, ties and T-shirts!  So cool! 

Check out the rest of her amazing art originals, prints and accessories at 

www.creat-ture.com 

 

New Clearance Section in my Etsy Shop!

Hey all!  Check out my Winter Clearance listing in my Etsy Shop!  16 of my original artwork discounted! 

Everything must go, go,go!  Making way for the new!

My Etsy Shop

King: He wasn't just about a dream...

Artist: Kerry Laster

He wasn't just about a dream speech.  It wasn't just about the orchestrated non-violent marches. It wasn't just about the Montgomery Bus Boycotts or the non-violent sit-ins at the lunch counters.  It wasn't just about Rosa Parks and her refusal to give up her seat on a public bus.  It wasn't just about the desegregation of whites and blacks. Of course these events are important and is threaded of our American history.  But, maybe we've water downed that Dr. King was just a man who had a remarkable dream  and he was invited to the White House to make his speech.

Perhaps we forget that this man was not necessarily a Ruler or President of a country.  He didn't have magical powers or have a huge robotic army behind him to aid in the demand of change.  This man was an African American citizen in which about 40 to 60 years ago that particular status didn't give you much rights in America no matter your educational background.  

Back then, those that challenged the laws of the south were murdered it was just common.  

It's the way it was. 

 It was the way its always been.  

The way its always been. 

The way ......in which...it had always..... been.

Words are powerful and after awhile "The way its always been" are five words that start to manifest within the mind. You can either suffer or accept this state of mind.  Or you challenge and decide to ask the question:

Why?

The unsung heroes before and during the Civil Rights Movement knew that change is a challenge worth risking your life over especially within the laws of humanity and equality.  The advocates of human service and of change have had many threats and countless have lost their lives over this change.  But, in the heart of change their remains the vision of a better tomorrow.  

Because who else to ask or do for the betterment of humanity, than You?

This is what Dr. King day means to me. It's not just about a dream when You can make it a reality.

"Everybody can be great...because anybody can serve. You only need a heart full of grace, a soul generated by love." - Martin Luther King.

Inspirational Overload: Album Covers

Yeah, I know what your thinking....why is she saying Album Covers?  Okay, well there is a lot of new music coming out by some of my favorite artists and I have been really digging the album covers.  And I wanted to share with you.  I am just gonna start with my favorite and go down the line. 

Kanye West

by Artist George Condo

Not an album cover as many know but, this painting...you have to admit it captures you.  Its funny cartoon face, a little bit scary but, you have to admit, you can not help but to stare at it.  Because its staring at you.  Unapologetically.  So much like Kanye himself.   It made me want to look up who painted this.  Who's behind Kanye's Covers.  His name is George Condo.  His work speaks for itself.


He's also behind this (possibility of this album cover which still remains to be seen since it's banned in the US)



My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy

so I believe they opted for this one instead

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And Cleveland's own Kid Cudi.

Man on the Moon 2: The Legend of Mr. Rager

I love the ol' picture finish.  Mr Solo Dolo looks amazing although somewhat depressing.  It has a lot of feeling to it.  In which from what I hear, the albums is really good.  I still have to get it.

Nicki Minaj: Pink Friday

Nicki Minaj

Look no arms.  hahahaha!  Elongated legs, funny face, pink wig. I cant help but love this chick.  She's crazy and for some reason...I find myself singing her lyrics from time to time. I can not wait to get her album.  I have a feeling she is literally Massive attacking a lot of so called Rappers out her.

I love NERD.  Always have....always will.  Great album by the way.  Photographed by Terry Richardson

Nothing

And how can I forget.....Maroon Five a.k.a Seksi Music.

Hands all Over

Great album.  Period.  The multiple hands, the covers, the bed.  Enough said.  Very Seksi.

Brooke Shaden-my new favorite photographer...

Brooke Shaden I literally stumbled across her site on-line and I had to blog about her. I found that her photography is out right...breathtaking and sort of haunting at the same time.  Brooke Shaden a graduate of Temple University in English and Film with a passion for visual storytelling..and it seriously shows.  Talk about defining gravity....take a look.

WARNING: Some of photos are a little haunting but, I am really good with "weird" so I love it.