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Reflections
One of my goals this year was to participate in juried art shows. The past weekend, that goal was accomplished. BZ FurFur participated in the King’s Drive Art Walk in Charlotte, NC. It was a long road of self-discovery to get there. Year 1 Over the years, I have been trying to grow as an…
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HER Sovereignty
“They’ll tell you you’re too loud, that you need to wait your turn, and ask the right people for permission. Do it anyway.”- Alexandria Ocasio Cortez This month, The Mint Museum in Charlotte hosts works from 150 artists from the Guild of Charlotte Artists. The piece that I created, one that took me over 160…
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Against the Grain
Swimming upstream; I maintain against the grain – Greg Graffin, Bad Religion In art, you don’t always need to follow what other people are doing. Sure, when you start out, it is good to try and replicate others’ styles and techniques to get better at your craft. After years of following others, there comes a…
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An Artists Journey
Contrary to what you may think most successful artists do not wake up one day and suddenly find themselves with flourishing careers. Gaining the respect and notoriety that comes with being an artist doesn’t simply happen. It takes time, effort, and patience. Starting my business I would not have considered myself an artist (although I…
