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Creative Affinity

 



Creative Affinity. Digital art created on canvas. December 30, 2024. Afrika Abney 


I have the innate ability to use my creativity to produce intricate and expressive abstract traditional and digital paintings and collages. I have the drive and passion to portray my romantic traits in my long term committed relationships with men in personal settings. In my professional settings, I have exhibited my natural born leadership skills. Each of these are portrayed through the color symbolism in my abstract digital painting. 


Red represents passion and devotion. Shades of gold and orange represent creativity. Blue represents innovative thinking. While,purple represents spirituality. 


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