These images of Kareen are from the works of Dorlis, a photographer in France and a member of the Organic SOUL CREW. They are part of his set of images called SHE. And you see more of his works here. While I love his works I know very little about him. The photographer transgress says it best in this testimonial he made about Dorlis and his captures… “a beautiful soul that generates an equal amount of soulful portraits that speaks more than any music or words would do. through his world of beauty and strength I feel like a stronger person, being reminded of everyday soulness and beauty....

Last year we were playing around in studio with a big jacket, a ladder and a playfully dramatic dance of light & shadow with monochromes. As usual Vanisha is her typically inspiring self. She’s moved away for a while to perform in the Wiz in one Georgial coastal cities. And I miss her already. Follow her daily exploits at Dailey on the Daily Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tumblr it Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post

Still playing with the images of the models for the portal. another take on one of Radiantz’s images. I kinda like this one… Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tumblr it Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post

don’t laugh. just looking at different ways of manipulating my images. i love shooting and i love interpreting my images artistically in various ways. i think i am off to a rocky start here but bear with me. more is coming… Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tumblr it Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post

A New York illustrator, Alberto Ruiz (according to his blog) spends most of his time locked in the basement, sketching women while listening to music and wasting time in cyberspace. This particular image of his caught my eye. Feel to free to check out a fascinating look into his creative process at processjunkie.blogspot.com Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tumblr it Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post

Surrender, originally uploaded by ShayGon Designs. Melanie “Shay” LaRocque, a South London girl of Trinidadian heritage currently in transit to the British Virgin Islands. She currently pursues her passion and life-dream of running an Art and Design Studio full-time. Check it out HERE. A quote from the lady Shay on the series: “When you see her coming down the road, you better make way for that Fro’. Sometimes she’s down but definately not out. Sometimes she’s stern but her heart is a marshmellow. Never under-estimate the power of Ms Af-Ro!” Check out...

Maurice Evans is a painter and photographer who marries both skill sets to create some astounding works. Humble ’til the end, he was genuinely surprised when I told him I wanted to feature his works on the blog because I considered him and his works to be influential and inspirational to the vision here. Within a few brief years, Maurice has established himself as one of the best in the field of Black Art and his works has delighted countless collectors of African-American art. No matter the subject or whether the works are executed on paper, wood or canvas – the texture, intense colors,...

I’ve known Eric for almost 20 years and I’ve always been impressed with his work. A mixed media painter and found object sculptor, he was one of the artists I called out to, personally for images inspired by the sensuous beauty of Earth Sistas. Feel free to check out some of Eric’s works here. He exhibits, regularly and his works are available for purchase. And if you any images that you’d like to contribute for viewing at the project, feel free to share! -Vincent Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tumblr it...

It was an exploration for me. A curiosity if you will. I wanted to do a set of captures from a darker perspective. Something bleak and struggling. Not necessarily beautiful but still emotional and passionate. Captures that were intense and, hopefully, told a story. What struck me more was that Sista Khadeshia was down for this, somewhat radical, idea on my part. She pulls out the make-up and the wardrobe and we did the damn thing. A damsel in distress. Check it out. Do you follow it? Is it too harsh or unflattering? Or do you really get the point? Let me know what you think. Bookmark...

I can’t empower anyone, but myself. As a traditional artist, I did a show at the Apache Cafe & Lounge with another photographer a couple of years ago. I titled my series of pastel works “Real Beauty Has Curves” and it was a companion set with the photographers images. On the night of the opening show, curvaceous models, representing the aesthetic of the show posed for the artists and photographers that attended and during the course of the evening we hosted an Artist’s Talk about the works and it was quite provocative. During the course of the discussion, the photographer...