Happy Juneteenth from this big eye garden guardian and from me at lisabellarusso.com!
This is "Orchid Intrigue," an original big eye black garden guardian painting.  I painted it for Diversity and Inclusion: The Influence of African-American Art in Southern California at the Ontario Museum of Art Exhibit.  She has a blue hued orchid upon her head.  In some traditional African American gardens, blue bottles are hung as blue is considered a protective color.  She shares the depth of her emotions through her big luminous eyes.  This original painting is available as are art prints and LE ACEO prints, however I have yet to remove her from her frame add her to my website, but you may contact me if you're interested in her.  The art has a painterly lowbrow avant garde surreal feel.
Juneteenth just became a legal holiday this very year.  It is a celebration of the end of slavery in Texas and in favor of freedom throughout the land.  In my art, I strive to celebrate what is beautiful.  Freedom is so beautiful, I hope your day is amazing...

 

 

 
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4 comments:
Ohhhhh a beautiful way to celebrate. She is gorgeous.
She is beautiful. Happy Juneteenth.
Fabulous painting, and yes, freedom is beautiful! Have a great day, hugs, Valerie
Thanks you most kindly!
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