VIDEO ::: Warsan Shire is Poetry Goddess

for women who are difficult to love from brianna olson on Vimeo.

warsan versus melancholy
(the seven stages of being lonely)

warsanshire.bandcamp.com/

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for women who are difficult to love

you are a horse running alone
and he tries to tame you
compares you to an impossible highway
to a burning house
says you are blinding him
that he could never leave you
forget you
want anything but you
you dizzy him, you are unbearable
every woman before or after you
is doused in your name
you fill his mouth
his teeth ache with memory of taste
his body just a long shadow seeking yours
but you are always too intense
frightening in the way you want him
unashamed and sacrificial
he tells you that no man can live up to the one who
lives in your head
and you tried to change didn't you?
closed your mouth more
tried to be softer
prettier
less volatile, less awake
but even when sleeping you could feel
him travelling away from you in his dreams
so what did you want to do love
split his head open?
you can't make homes out of human beings
someone should have already told you that
and if he wants to leave
then let him leave
you are terrifying
and strange and beautiful
something not everyone knows how to love.

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words : @warsan_shire
warsanshire.tumblr.com/

image : @briolson
bri.lovevolution.org/

INSPIRATION ::: Art That Inspires Me

Have gathered some amazing artwork from around the world. These pieces have inspired me to become a better artist.

Maternidad en verde by Wilfredo Lam

El Grand Mambo by Wilfredo Lam

Kerry James Marshall

Landscapes Of An American Modernist, by Georgia O'Keefe

Windswept, by artist Linzi Lynn

MUSIC ::: Happy Birthday Robert Nesta Marley

MUSIC ::: Bad Girls Do It Well says M.I.A.

M.I.A, Bad Girls from ROMAIN-GAVRAS on Vimeo.

British singer-songwriter M.I.A.
She re-worked her song "Bad Girls" that was first included on her mixtape "Vicki Leekx" to use it now as the lead single from her new album.

Live fast, die young
Bad girls do it well
Live fast, die young
Bad girls do it well (x2)

My chain hits my chest
When I'm bangin' on the dashboard
My chain hits my chest
When I'm bangin' on the radio

Get back, get down
Pull me closer if you think you can hang
Hands up, hands tied
Don't go screaming if I blow you with a bang.


Source:
Visit dream hampton's tumblr for more superb artsy, musical, and other inspired treasures.

PAINTINGS ::: The Talented Robert Colescott

Feeling His Oats
by Robert Colescott, 1988

George Washington Carver Crossing the Delaware
Page from an American History Textbook, 1975

84 x 108" Acrylic on canvas

Old McWillie's Farm

 

A Taste of Gumbo
by Robert Colescott, 1990

End of the Trail
by Robert Colescott, 1976

NEW PAINTINGS ::: EDAW WADE

ART ::: Ferrari Sheppard is Superb

Artwork from the superbly talented, always informative, and completely cool - Ferrari Sheppard.  Click the photos to view source painting on the artist's site.
 

Mandatory Painting of Black Musician

5 x 6ft Oil on Canvas

by Ferrari Sheppard

Say Good Morning to The Night

7 x 6ft Oil on Canvas

by Ferrari Sheppard

 

Black Pen on Paper Drawing
2012
by Sheppard.

Want more?
Find more artwork from this artist at ferrarisheppard.tumblr.com

NEW PAINTINGS ::: by Daniel Akortia

These original acrylic on canvas paintings by Nshira ::: Daniel Akortia from Ghana, Africa are for sale.  To purchase an original work of art email akortiartgh@yahoo.com for details or leave a comment here!

Walk With Me

20x30" acrylic on canvas

Unframed $300

 
Inner Peace

20x30" Acrylic on Canvas

Unframed $350

Souls Embrace in Love 
30x40" Acrylic on Canvas Unframed $500  

Woman, Water and Peace

30x30" Acrylic on Canvas

Unframed $350

 

Into the Battle
30x60" Acrylic on Canvas, Unframed $500

Zebras Stand Together

24x30" Acrylic on Canvas, Unframed $300 

Eye of the Tiger

40x23 Acrylic on Canvas

Unframed $450

Hunting and Grazing
23x40" Acrylic on Canvas
Unframed $300

Singing for My Soul

23x40" Acrylic on Canvas

Unframed $350

Sister Secrets

23x40" Acrylic on Canvas Unframed $350

Playing From My Heart

23x40" acrylic on canvas, Unframed $350 

Mother Helper

23x40" Acrylic on Canvas
$350

I Am Strong

23x40" Acrylic on Canvas unframed $400

Rock This Place
30x30" Acrylic on Canvas
Framed, $400

Sleep My Village

23x40" Acrylic on Canvas Unframed $550

Sounds For Truth

23x40" Acrylic on Canvas
Unframed $550

Through the Fire
23x40" Acrylic on Canvas

Unframed $450

NOTE:  Each of the paintings above in an original acrylic on canvas works of art by Nshira.  The buyer will also pay international shipping.  Please contact the artist at akortiartgh@yahoo.com to inquire.


About the Artist:  Nshira

Daniel Akortia signs his paintings as Nshira, which means blessing.

He is a native Ghanaian and was born in 1979.  After finishing secondary school in 1998, Daniel attended Art College for three years, pursuing drawing, painting, textile design and graphic design.

In his own words "I live in a world of my own, and therefore refuse to be drawn from real life. I concentrate on drawing my personal visions."

Many of Nshira's paintings can be found in private homes and collections, art galleries in Ghana.  He also exhibits his work at national and international art fairs.

Daniel says "My aim is to depict the history and culture of Africa as it really is, in the true colors of nature.  After completing college, I have spent all my time painting.  I mainly use bright colors, and my paintings are often like decorative patterns of abstract expression."

Want More from this Artist?
View additional paintings available for canvas print via Custom Canvas Art on RedBubble.

ARTIST ::: Audrey Kawasaki Unique Style

Audrey Kawasaki is a very unique artist that uses subtle tones in oil and graphite on wood panels.  Kawasaki makes hand cut drawings, and intricate paintings that are sensual and beautiful.

CARRY ON
oil and graphite on wood 19.75"x15"
Space Yui in Tokyo 2009

 

PLUCKED
by Audrey Kawasaki
Oil and graphite on hand/laser-cut wood. w/ bass  strings. 40.5"x29"
'Who Killed The Music' group show 2010 

"YUUWAKU" ALLURE

by Audrey  Kawasaki

oil and graphite on wood 20"x26"
"Hajimari" @Jonathan  Levine Gallery in NY 2009 

DAYDREAM

by Audrey Kawasaki
oil and graphic on wood 9.5"x28
Space Yui in Tokyo 2009

ART ::: Trees of Life Charity Painting

Help Us Save the Scottish Caledonian Forest

Join us Thursday 3 November 6:30 - 8:30pm for the official opening of the Trees for Life charity exhibition at Out of the Blue, 36 Dalmeny Street, Edinburgh EH6 8RG.

Here is my contribution to the charity "Forest of Life" below. Click the photo to see the painting progression on my art blog.

The Forest of Life
6×9″ Acrylic on Linen Canvas Paper, 2011
Donated to Charity
by Martha A. Wade