I'm a black American, and I'm proud to represent who and where I'm from - unapologetically. There's no shame in my game.
I'm really interested in women, particularly the kind of black woman who has overcome obstacles in her life and transformed.
All of my experiences modeling, acting, doing theater, it's all in the work now. And the work freed me to transform myself.
I don't see myself as a photographer. I still see the photographs and collages as a resource for the painting.
Sometimes I think it's the responsibility of the artist to reveal a little more of themselves.
I would have loved to paint Eartha Kitt, but she's no longer here. I'm so glad I had the chance to meet her.
I started making art during high school but thought I lacked the talent to become a true artist.
Once I made the decision to make art despite the obstacles and to make this my priority, things just opened up for me.
I don't think an artist should always know why they gravitate toward something or someone. You are just drawn to things, and that's OK.
Beauty has always been an element of discussion for black women, whether or not we were the ones having the conversation.
You know, the emotion - it comes in my art. The kind of person I am, I can deal with things, and I do and I can, but I'm not a crier.
What's always intriguing to me is transforming my subjects into a character from another era.