excerpts of tasteful sensuality...

a pictorial moment...

these are few of the inspired captures from Tamara Natalie Madden (the Renaissance Woman) of the Garden's newest EarthSista, NineEther. You can see the full set of images at PangeasGarden.com

ButtahFly is legend

a moment from a humble beginning...

When I met ButtahFly she was doing this. Hustling her creativity on the street. And I saw it even then. A bright ball creative passion that would always find it outlet, always find it voice. Always hungry for an opportunity to express herself. I've never seen her stop.

In the few short months that I've known her I've seen a mix of intuitive creativity and passionate expression that has not only inspired me but many others and still continues to do so. ButtahFly may well be on her way towards leaving a mark that will last through history.

Yet when I met her she was doing this.

Who inherits the Earth?

You can check out some of her renderings here.

She does fabulous portraits.

-Vincent

words and images from an Occasional Superstar

Fabian "OccasionalSuperstar" Williams has a new line of paintings inspired by natural hair and the ladies that keep it the way it grow, unprocessed. A diverse creative with many talents, Fabian has been using the name Occasional Superstar since 2003.

"Occasional Superstar is the brand under which I do my artwork," Fabian explains. "Basically, it means that I'm just a regular dude who has extraordinary moments. In a broader sense, anyone can be an Occasional Superstar - me, you. Everybody has some Occasional Superstar inside them."

The Occasional Superstar portfolio displays a wide range of socially and culturally relevant expression and this body of work is just a part of it. For more, check out his website.

a belief in beauty...

a pictorial moment courtesy of the vision of Ana Ochoa and the beauty of Chichi Osobwueno.

"I am exclusively interested in making art."

-Chichi Osobwueno, model

"My inspiration comes from everything and everyone around me. Taking a picture is more than just a snap of a shutter. The second the shutter is snapped, a unique moment is either captured or lost. A great picture is about chemistry with the model, taking the shot at the right moment and natural instinct."

-Ana Ochoa, photographer

-Vincent

Tamara Natalie Madden...Renaissance Woman

I am Vincent Christie, the creator of this blog and the latest entries were not from me. They were the works and words of Artist and Photographer Tamara Natalie Madden. And she joins the Project as a regular contributor to the Garden.

A Jamaican native, I've known Tamara since she moved to Atlanta five years ago. The young creative has lived through some challenges. Diagnosed in 1997 with a life threatening genetic kidney disease called IGA Nephropathy, her art became her lifeline. But as her health deteriorated she decided to take trip home to Jamaica where she discovered she had a long lost brother who donated to her a kidney and saved her life. Tamara says that her illness was very challenging but it also gave her the fire she needed to push forward.

Tamara also says, "My challenge has been to create art that is significant to me and to also create work that is of quality. I believe that I was given this gift to inspire and empower people and I know that ultimately my talents can be used for the greater good. Everyday I think about what I can do to take my work to a greater level."

Tamara is an extraordinary visionary with much to share. I look forward to her forthcoming posts to the Garden. You can find some of her paintings here and on her website; you can find her photography here. The captures made of her, here, are the work of Maurice Evans.

-Vincent Christie

Strands overflowing...

A wonderful pair of artistic outtakes from the collaboration of Maurice Evans and PrettyBlak

See more of this pair's work at the online community for Pangea's Garden.

the ArtistQueen...the beauty behind the art

A little while back, we featured the works of Fine Artist April Harrison. Today we feature the woman in a momentary pictorial of Artists' Glamour...





Photography courtesy of Josh Norris. You can view more of his work here. You've seen the woman here. See her extraordinary works here and here.

Anomalia Chin and the House of Light step into nature...

A short pictorial set of some extraordinary images from an extraordinary pair. Light, muse and nature as seen through the eye of Michael Bennett. Need I say more?





This is just a few of the images and you see more of Michael provocative and artistic explorations on his blog here. And to see Anomalia's modeling portfolio, just go to here.

PrettyBlak is just...cool

And the works that she and Maurice Evans have created for the portal are the cool that generate heat. Check out this preview of their upcoming set.



PrettyBlak...coming soon to www.PangeasGarden.com

the works and words of Saddi Khali...

"i believe art can change the world. let's make a difference. i'm tryna do work that looks like no other. i've done magazines, album & book covers, but my current passion is fine art."


"i'm currently workin in natural light. god's illumination on Black skin is magnificent 2 me."


"Black people need 2 see images of ourselves w/ humanity. women beautiful regardless of size, shape or complexion. men strong, sensitive & loving. parents & children caring & happy. couples in love in warm intimate moments. us as lovers, sensual & sexy but not nasty even when we're nasty."



"i can b reached @ saddikhali@gmail.com or on facebook"


You can see more on Saddi's works here and here. Saddi and I had an interesting discussion, expect to see the results of it here soon.

a moment's step into nature...

a moment's capture...

an Artist Queen...

During the 4th of July weekend I got really lucky. I was able to play catch up with an old friend and fine Fine Artist, April Harrison. Seeing her and spending time with her again got me wondering about greatness.

When I would read Art History books about Degas, Picasso and Cezanne, and their ground breaking works I often wondered what their lives were really like. I was curious as to if they knew they would go down in history or did they feel that they would become some obscure reference. Now, I know that its an individual experience for every artist as life is for every person. I know artist, now, who strive for greatness; making efforts specifically to leave a legacy and go down in history. But I also know artists who I believe are destined to be remembered. Their greatness is in their work and not in their efforts. In my humble opinion, April Harrison is an example of the latter.

Her artist statement tells us "The Visions that you see before you are the result of internal communication that require expressions of acceptance, pride, adoration and dignity... Art expresses itself and when it moves the heart and awakens the spirit, it makes no distinction as to its originator"

Self taught, April considers herself to be "a vessel being utilized to instinctively create narrative, sentiment and observation." She is humble and gracious and her words speak volumes.

Her works do what she says: move the heart and awaken the spirit. In doing so I believe they achieve an universal quality that is timeless. And that timelessness will be her legacy of greatness. Do you see this in her works?

You can see more of April's works at here. I look forward showing more images of her and her works as well as interviewing her soon.