Beautiful Nadine is from my homeland Jamaica. I allowed nature to crown her and turn her into a queen here. And then I gave her a real crown to spice it up. You can find some of my paintings on my website and some more photography here. -Tamara Natalie Madden

captures of a momentary stroll thru Cabbagetown in Atlanta…

When we revisit the past we are often able to see ourselves in the eyes of others. I think that it’s very important to remember our ancestors because they live in all of us. Great grandmother’s eyes, grandmother’s nose and granduncle’s hands. The one way to live forever is to have children, but it’s important to teach our children to look back from time to time and remember. You can find some of my paintings on my website and some more photography here. -Tamara Natalie Madden

Have you seen this yet? I just assumed that a few folks had checked out the address since I’d spoken about it so frequently. Its coming along and continuing to evolve and while there are quite a few things we are adding and changing, we believe its time that we allow for the little flower to bloom before you. We’ve created image sets and have been very fortunate to have column contributions from the likes of Scottie Lowe and Raw Dawg Buffalo whose works have been influential in philosophy of the Afrocentric sensual aesthetic dialogue. There first entries are on the site and more are...

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...

Eating well enhances your quality of life. Ultimately, a diet filled with fresh fruits and vegetables will increase your vitality. I’ve been a vegetarian and a naturalist(of sorts) for over 12 years now so promoting the veggie lifestyle through photography is a great thing. You can find some of my paintings on my website and some more photography here. -Tamara Natalie Madden

The model, Sankan, was born in Liberia. Africa runs through her veins, so I found the perfect location that would transform her into her true self, an African Goddess. As a painter first, my goal when working with models, is to paint a picture that tells a story. My ultimate goal is to take the model and viewer to another place. You can find some of my paintings on my website and some more photography here. -Tamara Natalie Madden

A wonderful pair of artistic outtakes from the photographic artistry of Maurice Evans. See more of his work at the online community for Pangea’s Garden.

I had a moment. It was around the time at the end of session with a model that I’d shot in my HomeStudio. I knew we were done, she needed the images for an online community she was involved in and we had plenty… We took a few more shots. They were a little racy and I was very interested in the play of bright colour on dark skin. They ended up not being used in the set. I think they look beautiful here. Do you?

J Love’s goal is to create images that showcase beauty and creativity. It was that simple and he always had an eye for energetic, creative and talented models. With a background in fashion and love for creating images that portray an inner story he loves any opportunity to take his captures to another level. He’s an artistic explorer and,for a moment, PGNubian was his muse. She was a naptual beauty full of life and originality and vision. The two of them together made a few poignant, colorful and powerful captures as I am sure you will agree. Both talented individuals are visionary...