Category: Kinara’s Children Today
Fall Update: Ujamaa Triptych
Hi folks. I haven’t posted in a very long time. I think the social media grind plus too many projects have been wearing me down a bit. Or maybe it’s a delayed reaction to the pandemic. In any case I Read More …
ASHE: We Speak the Names of Our Ancestors
During our Kwanzaa celebration we speak the names of our ancestors and say Ashe (ah-SHAY). This last year has been a difficult time for all of us and we’ve lost quite a few in our community. this piece is my Read More …
January 2021: Works in Progress
We’re already more than a week into February but I’m just now posting some of my latest work for January 2021. I don’t always have finished pieces to show but I do keep busy every day. So here’s your update Read More …
2020: Looking Back, Looking Forward
2020 was a doozy, not sorry to see it end. With all the challenges of politics and the pandemic, it was difficult to stay focused on the artwork. I won’t go into my own personal hurdles because we all went Read More …
Ujamaa’s Hero: Mansa Musa, the Wealthiest Person in History
When we suggested Ujamaa make himself up as an African Hero for Halloween we should have known he’d go all out. So it’s no surprise that Ujamaa, the Entrepreneur, decided to dress up this year as Mansa Musa, the Read More …
Kinara’s Children Coloring Book: Ujima and Ujamaa
Here’s another batch of images potentially destined for my upcoming coloring book. I haven’t forgotten about this project but have been patiently creating a workflow that would allow me to “easily” render these out of my 3D software, Blender, with Read More …
Stay Safe–Stay Strong
Hi Folks. I hope everyone is staying healthy and safe, and those cooped up at home are not going stir crazy just yet. The Children feel your pain and this is what passes for a house party right about Read More …