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“Don’t Dig The Grave.”

  Haitian Vodou spirit of the dead, Baron La Croix, ( Baron Of The Cross) at his altar.       Bob Ross Liquid clear and Oil colour on canvas sheet. Copyright c. 2012     When a loved one is on the brink of death from any ailment, … Continue reading

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“The Lifting Of The Souls On Bourbon Street”

Wishing everyone a happy All souls day and lovely Fet Gede season!!!!!!

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“Learning From A Family Of Suicide”

Fet Gede soon arrives and I’m thinking of all of my ancestors and people very dear to me that have passed on. My grandmother Emma, my puppies Emily and Chewy, I miss so many souls so much it hurts to have them … Continue reading

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“Innocent Blood II”

      Abortion is a mature and touchy subject for many people, even some grown adults can’t stomach it. But its a reality and decision many women make everyday. After years of thinking I couldn’t have children and never being … Continue reading

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“Innocent Blood”

Sketching myself thinking of my unborn child, and knowing I made the right decision for the both of us. Now I must move forward and heal from this difficult time.

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“Ti Jean Petro, Incendiary Soul”

Ti Jean Petwo Is a serpent spirit who dances in flames and consumes fiery things when in possession of a human body. In chromolithographs his traditional image used for worship is the Catholic St. John The Baptist, his special feast … Continue reading

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“Lucem Ferre Burning Bright!”

I am currently working on my underpainting for my portrait of lwa King Lecife, my base colours I will glaze over are Yellow and Gold Ochres to create the glowing effect of candlelight. Always use bright yellows as your base colour to … Continue reading

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“Sketching for King Lucifer”

In my new oil painting I am working on, I am creating a portrait for the Djab King Lucifer. My painting will be  titled “Names That Mean Light” because Lucifer is the morning star and the light bearer. Strong emphasis on light, … Continue reading

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“My Hands, My Mind, My Soul.”

I was just alerted today that two of my pictures “Erzulie Ge Rouge” and “Dantor’s song” were used without my permission by a user on facebook in the vodou community. I already filled out the copyright infringement form so Facebook should … Continue reading

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“You Are The Prettiest Bleu In The World”

Traditional Haitian vodou song for the lwa Ezili Freda In Kreyol and English:                                                                                                                                                         In Haitian Kreyol:  “Ezili O Kay la mande oze,  Ezili O Kay la mande oze, Ezili O Kay la mande oze, Si nen pwen dlo, oze lavek loksyon.”   In … Continue reading

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