Tag: blackart
-
Honoring Juneteenth – by Mellyssa A. Diggs
I’m sharing my latest art work that honors Juneteenth, now available for pre-order for release on June 19th. The idea is honor and celebrate the commitment to preserving and celebrating the art and Juneteenth, while exploring the boundaries of freedom, and cultural and creative excellence, through the Black visionary lens. $39.00 (contact if you would…
-
Own Your Title, Whatever You May Call Yourself
It is so hard for people, especially women, to own their status as an artist. It’s really a confidence issue. It is said we strive to follow our passions. If we are at all concerned with making money or if we do make money from our work – especially through commercial work – it must…
-
Am I really good as a creative and artist?
My artwork is meant to tell stories or tell a story, which is to captivate those who view my work and to help people get to know and understand what is going through their minds but also feel it. My art is meant to be a relationship between the artist and the viewer. I never…
-
My Artwork is on Sale for Black Friday
I’ve been utilizing Tik-Tok shop for a while now. Last few years I’ve hosted the sale on my website. This year I want to focus on the shop so I’m hosting a sale for my work exclusively on Tik-Tok. Discounts up to 30% off + additional discount if you make your first purchase through Tik-Tok…
-
The state of the creative industry from a Black perspective
I will explore how the creative industry has and hasn’t changed since the Black Lives Matter in 2020. One thing I would like for you to know that this is my personal opinion and other people may have a different opinion or perspective about the creative industry. There is no denying that we are living…