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 Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with...

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 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

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 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...