CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY MONTH WITH JOANN
After the way 2020 went down, I was hesitant to make New Years resolutions for 2021. However, one thing I WON’T be doing this year is hoarding fabric I love and saving it for “one day”. Those days usually never come and life is too short to not enjoy beautiful things...
TOYIN OJIH ODUTOLA: A MATTER OF FACT
The Marchioness, 2016; charcoal, pastel, and pencil on paper. A few weeks ago the stars aligned: it was a sunny afternoon, my meetings for the day wrapped up early and I was in San Francisco (SOMA) with a few hours to spare and I was only two blocks away from the...
ALL POWER TO THE PEOPLE: BLACK PANTHERS AT 50
As soon as I heard that the Oakland Museum of California was honoring the 50th anniversary of the Black Panther Party, I knew that I had to see it. The exhibition, All Power to the People: Black Panthers at 50, was on display from October 2016 through February 2017....
5 FABULOUS FASHION “SKETCH” ARTISTS
Two of the things I love most about my job is that I have the opportunity to work in different industries and constantly learning new things. Lately, I’ve been working a project in the fashion industry and I’ve been having a great time while doing so. Have...
SPOTLIGHT: SHERRILL DEFOE OF DEFOE STUDIOS
“Hi, it’s Sherrill”, a friendly voice chirps over the phone. The voice in question belongs to talented artist Sherrill Defoe who is calling from the Netherlands. Her Dutch accent is peppered with a Caribbean staccato that hints at her childhood...I’M TRACEY-RENEE!
Multi-faceted Designer, Creative Director & Founder of SCOTCHBONNET! Accessories
