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Imani's Botanica image

Imani’s Botanica

Posted onSeptember 13, 2016September 20, 2016

  Imani chills outside her shop “Imani’s Botanica” where she sells all manner of holistic products and remedies aimed at meditation, divination and inspiration. “All natural remedies for mind, body and spirit.” The image below was a working image as Read More …

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Ujamaa Jr. feature

Ujamaa Jr.

Posted onAugust 1, 2016November 1, 2016

Introducing: Ujamaa Jr a new addition/update to the Kinara’s Children crew. This will be the new look for Ujamaa. I call him Ujamaa Jr. as he is a teenage version of the original presented back in 2014. He’s Ujamaa’s son Read More …

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Faces of Imani

Faces of Imani

Posted onFebruary 2, 2016January 27, 2023

Working on expressions in this image. These are basically sketches to use as a jump off for later images or stories. Went a bit farther than expected but experimenting with color and layout is also part of the process.

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Taking it to the Streets

Taking it To the Streets

Posted onFebruary 24, 2015December 12, 2017

  There’s something happening out here in the community. Kinara’s Children had to be part of it. This is a peaceful demonstration. Keep an eye out for that guy on the right, though. He has a hard time getting with Read More …

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Kuumba's Family Image

Kuumba’s Family

Posted onFebruary 14, 2015December 12, 2017

  Kuumba, Umoja and baby Nia take a stroll through their neighborhood. Who will they meet? Stay tuned to find out! You can order a matted print here or find it at the Gift Shop with other gifts for friends and Read More …

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Kinara's Children Facebook Banner

Kinara’s Children, Group Shot

Posted onJanuary 15, 2015December 12, 2017

This image was originally created as a Facebook banner. I modified it slightly to work as a 5 x 7 print. You can order it here or find them at the Gift Shop with other gifts for friends and family. Read More …

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Imani image

Imani the Visionary

Posted onJanuary 8, 2015September 5, 2018

The final character in the Kinaras Children series. Imani, day 7 of Kwanzaa.

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