Acrylic, Latex, Paints & Oil Pastel on Canvas
48 x 36 inches
“Ms. Simone” is my tribute to the brilliance, strength, and unfiltered honesty that defined Nina Simone. I built this portrait through layers of acrylic, latex, and oil pastels to bring forward the quiet power in her expression—an energy that feels almost spiritual when you stand in front of it. Her eyes carry that deep, uncompromising truth she was known for, while the soft washes of color around her suggest the emotional charge she brought to every stage and every moment of her life.
This piece sits at the intersection of resilience and vulnerability. It honors Nina not just as an artist, but as a force—someone who spoke boldly, lived boldly, and created from a place most people never dare to access. “Ms. Simone” is for anyone who feels connected to that kind of fearless authenticity.
Acrylic, Latex, Paints & Oil Pastel on Canvas
48 x 36 inches
“Ms. Simone” is my tribute to the brilliance, strength, and unfiltered honesty that defined Nina Simone. I built this portrait through layers of acrylic, latex, and oil pastels to bring forward the quiet power in her expression—an energy that feels almost spiritual when you stand in front of it. Her eyes carry that deep, uncompromising truth she was known for, while the soft washes of color around her suggest the emotional charge she brought to every stage and every moment of her life.
This piece sits at the intersection of resilience and vulnerability. It honors Nina not just as an artist, but as a force—someone who spoke boldly, lived boldly, and created from a place most people never dare to access. “Ms. Simone” is for anyone who feels connected to that kind of fearless authenticity.
