Ms. Afrika Abney - Consultant Branding Blog

  Expressive Hues. Digital art created on canvas. October 30, 2024. Afrika Abney 

  Radiant Abstract Layers #1.  Digital art created on canvas. October 30, 2024. Afrika Abney  Radiant Abstract Layers #2.  Digital art created on canvas. October 30, 2024. Afrika Abney  Radiant Abstract Layers #1-2 composed of a spectrum of colors using layers of technique and form depicted through abstract style.  

  Unyielding Spirit. Digital art created on canvas. October 30, 2024. Afrika Abney  So, you want to know what I am? I am a human being. I am a D.C. native. I am an African - American female. I am a straight person who is tired of being stepped on. 

  Quote found on the Internet  Boundless Imagination #1. Digital art created on canvas. October 30, 2024. Afrika Abney  Boundless Imagination #2. Digital art created on canvas. October 30, 2024. Afrika Abney 

  Quote found on the Internet  Expressive Colorfield. Digital art created on canvas. October 30, 2024. Afrika Abney 

  Quote found on the Internet  Subtle Spectrum. Digital art created on canvas. October 30, 2024. Afrika Abney 

  Quote found on the Internet  Poetic Harmony. Digital art created on canvas. October 30, 2024. Afrika Abney  Poetic Harmony emphasizes the blend of poetry and music which are represented through the fluid brushstrokes and color applications. When I was a child, I listened to drumming and jazz. I also was introduced to various poets and poetry books. 

  Semi Circle Brushstrokes. Digital art created on canvas. October 30, 2024. Afrika Abney

  Abstract layers. Digital art created on canvas. October 30, 2024. Afrika Abney Abstract layers describe the technique and the colors used to create this digital abstract painting. 

  Abstract Swirl. Digital art created on canvas. October 30, 2024. Afrika Abney Abstract Swirl describes both the technique and style that I used to create this digital abstract painting. Part of being a digital artist is implementing repetition. 

    Brushstroke Variations #1. Digital art created on canvas. October 30, 2024. Afrika Abney  Brushstroke Variations #2. Digital art created on canvas. October 30, 2024. Afrika Abney

  Expressive Brushstrokes #1.Digital art created on canvas. October 30, 2024. Afrika Abney Expressive Brushstrokes #2. Digital art created on canvas. October 30, 2024. Afrika Abney Expressive Brushstrokes #3. Digital art created on canvas. October 30, 2024. Afrika Abney Expressive Brushstrokes #4. Digital art created on canvas. October 30, 2024. Afrika Abney

  Sphere of Brushstrokes. Digital art created on canvas. October 30, 2024. Afrika Abney  I have no clue what you are discussing. What I do know is that in 1985, I was a student at NationHouse and I do not have anything to be ashamed about. Nor do I have regrets. This is what happens when you do not ask questions when you see me. It is no longer the past. It is almost November 2024. 

I have no clue what you are discussing because I am busy minding my own business. Driven by a passion for creativity and a commitment to excellence, I have been focusing on my branding, digital art and providing services. I have not returned back to the following places since my last visit. Some of them include Malcolm X Park, Rock Creek Park, and Zoo. I no longer provide free and educational services. Selected Pro Bono Experiences African American Women's Resource Center (Septima Clark Contest) Washington, DC 2018 District Bridges 2016 Sunday School Worship Leader All Souls Church Washington, D.C. December 2015 M/C Charles Sumner School Open House Washington, D.C. December 2015 Photographer Charles Sumner Open House Washington, DC April 2015 Free DC (Emancipation Day Parades) Washington, DC 2010 - 2015 Malcolm X Park Circle Washington, D.C. 2009 - 2015 Potter's House Sounds of Hope Washington, D.C. 2007 - 2012 DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities Washington, DC 1997 SELE

  "Softly the evening came with the sunset" – Henry Wadsworth Longfellow  Evening's Softness.Digital art created on canvas. October 27, 2024. Afrika Abney Evening's Softness composed of shades of blue and yellow to capture my observation of sunset during the evening yesterday. Using my digital palette and digital brush, I created Evening’s Softness to describe my evening which was serene, calm and peaceful. 

  Abstract Brushstroke Reflections. Digital art created on canvas. October 27, 2024. Afrika Abney 

  Abstract Spectrum Brushstrokes. Digital art created on canvas. October 27, 2024. Afrika Abney   I am dedicated to bringing vibrant and captivating abstract artworks to life through the use of bold brushstrokes and a unique color palette. My mission is to evoke emotion and inspire viewers through the power of abstract art, creating a visual experience that stimulates the senses and sparks the imagination.

  Dynamic Tones. Digital art created on canvas. October 27, 2024. Afrika Abney  I specialize in exploring the dynamic interplay of colors, allowing them to dance and flow across the canvas with a sense of movement and energy that captivates the viewer.

  Quote found on the Internet  Expression of Influence.Digital art created on canvas. October 27, 2024. Afrika Abney  Some of the people that influenced and inspired me include Mr. Marvin Sinn, Mr. Winston Kennedy, Mr. Jorge Somarriba, Ms. Georgette Powell and Ms. Lois M. Jones. Mr. Marvin Sin "Born and raised in the Bedford-Stuyvesant community of Brooklyn, New York, Marvin Sin is a cultural activist and a self-taught artist working in leather. His hobby became a lifelong passion during the Black Arts movement of the early 1970s. He recalls, “The artists I met in Harlem during that period were a great influence on me. The Weusi Artists of Harlem, the Africobra Artists of Chicago, the Black Theater Movement, the poetry, dance, fashion, and general spirit of celebrating African culture shaped my creative and political sensibilities powerfully and permanently.” He found leather to be a medium that involved drawing, painting, sculpting, and that enabled him to master a craft that was

  Quote found on the Internet  Art of Being.Digital art created on canvas. October 27, 2024. Afrika Abney 

  Quote found on the Internet  Authentic Beauty.Digital art created on canvas. October 27, 2024. Afrika Abney 

  Abstract Colors. Digital art created on canvas. October 26, 2024. Afrika Abney  For over 30 years, I have specialized in creating abstract art using various colors. 

  Vibrant Canvas. Digital art created on canvas. October 26, 2024. Afrika Abney  Specializing in creating vibrant digital art on canvas, I am passionate about bringing colors to life and creating visually stunning pieces that captivate the senses. My mission is to inspire and evoke emotions through my art, using a unique blend of colors and techniques to create eye-catching masterpieces.

Disjointed Narratives #1. Digital art created on canvas. October 26, 2024. Afrika Abney  Disjointed Narratives #2. Digital art created on canvas. October 26, 2024. Afrika Abney  I watch various television programs and some of my digital art, I created using varied brushstrokes to symbolize distortion and lack of connectedness. 

  Harmony Circle. Digital art created on canvas. October 26, 2024. Afrika Abney  I am passionate about creating a harmonious environment through the concept of circles symbolizing unity, collaboration, harmony, understanding and balance.  Harmony Circle composed of circular brushstrokes. 

  Creative Chronicles. Digital art created on canvas. October 26, 2024. Afrika Abney  At the time when digital art began in the 1980s, I was 4 - 13 and a student at NationHouse. I did not start creating digital art until 2009. With over a decade of experience in digital art, I have honed my skills in various techniques and styles. I specialize in creating captivating and visually stunning digital artworks that evoke emotion and tell a story. Upon waking up from my restful sleep and unaware of the discussions taking place, I began to implement my routine and examine my digital art.  Creative Chronicles using vibrant colors and varied brush techniques. 

Shadow Purple. Digital art created on canvas. October 26, 2024. Afrika Abney Shadow Purple composed of black (representing shadow and mystery) and purple (symbolizing dignity and creativity).

  Quote found on the Internet Curious Mindset. Digital art created on canvas. October 26, 2024. Afrika Abney  As a firm believer in the power of curiosity, I am dedicated to highlighting the importance of maintaining a curious attitude in all aspects of life. 

  Canvas of Experiences. Digital art created on canvas. October 26, 2024. Afrika Abney  I am a dedicated and passionate professional. In the 1990s up until 1996, I was a teenager. I chose brown ochre to represent the color of my skin. White and black to represent the racism and discrimination that I began to experience in the 1990s and continued beyond the 1990s. There is darkness within the experiences of racism and discrimination. However, the contrasting colors represent the persistence of overcoming the hardships of experiencing racism and discrimination. Selected 1992 - 1993 Experiences: Congressional Art Competition. 1992 - 1993 ART CURATOR. New Harlem Gallery, New York City. 1992 - 1993. Installed art for some of the exhibitions held at the New Harlem Gallery. Past 1995 - 1998 Workshops: KUUMBA ARTS AND CRAFTS PROGRAM. D.C. Department of Recreation (Emery Recreation Center, Parkview Recreation Center, Hamilton Recreation Center and Upshur Recreation Center) from 1997 - 1998 and

  Join Esther Productions Inc., the Institute for African American Writing and The Black Student Fund in partnership with The Tenley-Friendship Library, this second program in the Series for an enriching afternoon of poetry with Ms. Sasa Aakil. Nov 09, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST Washington, 4450 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016, USA MIDNIGHTROSE: A Reading Series of Poetry and Prose continues featuring three exciting poets and short story writers whose words and presentations will inspire and regal.  Presented by Esther Productions Inc., the Institute for African American Writing and The Black Student Fund in partnership with The Tenley-Friendship Library,  this second program in the Series. For those interested in learning more about this literary event, please feel free to reach out via email at midnightrosereadingseries@gmail.com . https://www.estherproductionsinc.com/events-1/midnightrose-a-reading-series-of-poetry-prose-2-nov-9-2024 Ms. Sasa Aakil is a Multimedia Artist, W

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  Moment Empowerment. Digital art created on canvas. October 24, 2024. Afrika Abney  Quote found on the Internet 

  Strokes of Expression. Digital art created on canvas. October 24, 2024. Afrika Abney  Each brushstroke conveys an emotion and expression.