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Hello!

Welcome to my Blog. This is the home of my creativity, a space for my adventures and thoughts. This is the place where i share what's going on in my life with words and photos that i happen to enjoy taking. I've been writing all my life, whether for school or for myself and i believe that this form of expression is important. 

Blogging has helped me to develop a unique writing style and a unique way of looking at the world. Writing this blog is my way of coping with growing up and reflecting on the world around me through my own point of view. The thinking i've developed through writing this blog has even landed me the opportunity to become a feature contributor for Potent Magazine and the YouShare Project

Enough about why I blog, here's a little bit about me. I am a twenty year old who is pursuing a Law Degree at the University of West London in the city of Ealing. I've just finished my first year and I have 2 years left till I ship off to Law School to qualify as a Barrister. 

I am a Caribbean child having been born in the wonderful island of Antigua and Barbuda. I have 2 sets of parents who both love me and nurture me and ensure that I have the support and motivation to be the best person possible. 

I love photography and i have been taking photographs for almost 5 years. I love songs by artists who aren't necessarily mainstream.

I hope you enjoy a peek into my mind. It took a lot of time and effort to put this all together.  

 

 

While You Were Away
The Black Creative: Kimarne
The Black Creative: Kimarne

In conversation with Kimarne who is a musician pushing to make his mark on the industry. He creates and his music is an extension of himself. He is a passionate creative and this is a look into his thought process and inspiration. This is what it is Being Creative While Black.

This is the fourth interview in this series. This is an exploration of the struggles of the Black Creative in a space where making a living from art is uncommon. This is a showcase of the creative talent that exists around us.

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The Black Creative: Isabelle
The Black Creative: Isabelle

In conversation with Isabelle (luminari) who is a visual artist pushing to create unique stories through photography. She explores, she conceptualizes, and she brings to life what words cannot. She is a passionate creative and this is a look into her thought process and inspiration. This is what it is Being Creative While Black.

This is the third interview in this series. This is an exploration of the struggles of the Black Creative in a space where making a living from art is uncommon. This is a showcase of the creative talent that exists around us.

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Antigua’s Carnival - 60 Years of Body Positivity
Antigua’s Carnival - 60 Years of Body Positivity

Carnival x Body Positivity. How has our cultural identity been expressed through out bodies and how has that expression shaped how we feel about our bodies. 

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The Black Creative: Ryan Taíno
The Black Creative: Ryan Taíno

In conversation with Ryan Taíno. A young, talented, focused, black creative who is introducing himself to the world. He is newly exploring what it is to be a Black creative and this is a look into his re-birth,process, and aims. This is what it is Being Creative While Black.

This is the second interview in this series. This is an exploration of the struggles of the Black Creative in a space where making a living from art is uncommon. This is a showcase of the creative talent that exists around us.

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The Londoner: Princess of Wales Conservatory
The Londoner: Princess of Wales Conservatory

Somewhat of a ‘homegoing’ as I’ve returned to Kew Gardens. This time I’ve decided to do an in-depth and detailed post about the Princess of Wales Conservatory one of 3 amazing Greenhouses which are housed at Kew Gardens. Yes it’s riddled with neat photos and tips of how to divide your time. 

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The Black Creative: Ishy Dee
The Black Creative: Ishy Dee

In conversation with Ishy Dee. A young, talented, driven, black creative who is trying to make a living as a Musician in a space where people would much rather he'd be a doctor or an accountant. This is a look into his struggles, process, and growth. This is what it is Being Creative While Black.

This is the first interview in this series. This is an exploration of the struggles of the Black Creative in a space where making a living from art is uncommon. This is a showcase of the creative talent that exists around us. 

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“Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage”
— Laozi
Featured Posts
The Black Creative: Isabelle
The Black Creative
The Black Creative: Isabelle
The Black Creative

In conversation with Isabelle (luminari) who is a visual artist pushing to create unique stories through photography. She explores, she conceptualizes, and she brings to life what words cannot. She is a passionate creative and this is a look into her thought process and inspiration. This is what it is Being Creative While Black.

This is the third interview in this series. This is an exploration of the struggles of the Black Creative in a space where making a living from art is uncommon. This is a showcase of the creative talent that exists around us.

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The Black Creative
Antigua’s Carnival - 60 Years of Body Positivity
Antigua’s Carnival - 60 Years of Body Positivity

Carnival x Body Positivity. How has our cultural identity been expressed through out bodies and how has that expression shaped how we feel about our bodies. 

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The Black Creative: Ryan Taíno
The Black Creative, Food For Thought
The Black Creative: Ryan Taíno
The Black Creative, Food For Thought

In conversation with Ryan Taíno. A young, talented, focused, black creative who is introducing himself to the world. He is newly exploring what it is to be a Black creative and this is a look into his re-birth,process, and aims. This is what it is Being Creative While Black.

This is the second interview in this series. This is an exploration of the struggles of the Black Creative in a space where making a living from art is uncommon. This is a showcase of the creative talent that exists around us.

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The Black Creative, Food For Thought
The Black Creative: Ishy Dee
The Black Creative, Food For Thought
The Black Creative: Ishy Dee
The Black Creative, Food For Thought

In conversation with Ishy Dee. A young, talented, driven, black creative who is trying to make a living as a Musician in a space where people would much rather he'd be a doctor or an accountant. This is a look into his struggles, process, and growth. This is what it is Being Creative While Black.

This is the first interview in this series. This is an exploration of the struggles of the Black Creative in a space where making a living from art is uncommon. This is a showcase of the creative talent that exists around us. 

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The Black Creative, Food For Thought
Twenty Eighteen
Food For Thought
Twenty Eighteen
Food For Thought

This is a New Year and with it comes the opportunity to reshape, transform, and improve yourself. Newness often also brings with it a sense of clarity. I have dubbed 2018 the year of Doing Better, growing and improving. This welcoming of the new year is also a recognition of the fact that i am not at my best potential, my work is not the best reflection of me at present, I need to expand in ways I view my art and all in all how I can #DoBetter 

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Food For Thought

I N S T A G R A M

We Thank God.
I was in this picture but I cropped myself out. @leron_t @aer.visuals came through with the views.
How you love yourself is how you teach others to love you. - Rupi Kaur @rupikaur_ (Milk and Honey p186)
In November 2014, I got my first part-time Job. After graduating I became full time and I worked as a news presenter till summer 2017. One of my favorite take aways from working at that radio station is this girl next to me @samiar_day. She is one of the most hardworking, genuine, loving persons I have ever come across. I have learned so much from her and she has my greatest respect and admiration. Thank You @aer.visuals for the photo.
This is me in my favorite place. @leron.t.photos of AERVisuals took my photo.
So I’ve been teaching photo classes, and my student @iriemikee lined up this shot. He moved from images that weren’t fully focused to being able to adjust his white balance and focusing manually. It made me happy when he sent me the photos that he took at the session and I was able to see the progress.
Swimsuit Season | Photography Tutorials with @iriemikee . I’m teaching him some things and getting a personal photographer in the meantime.
Home. Back to Familiar Scenery and Old Stomping Grounds. The salt, the air, the sea, this is the tapestry of my soul.
“I have chosen to no longer be apologetic for my femaleness and my femininity. And I want to be respected in all of my femaleness because I deserve to be.”
— Chimamanda Ngozi Adiche
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