Judy Bowman pastel My practice seeks to alleviate

My practice seeks to alleviate daily doldrums and spiritless ways of living – instead

driving a tractor

I went into the illustration department and completed all my fundamental classes and after 3 years had to put my schooling on hold due to finances

ranging from a lipstick-smeared half-empty wine glass to nibbled-upon cakes over ripe fruits

Artist: Vanessa Ilene BeardCheckered Vase

Judy Bowman pastel My practice seeks to alleviateArtist: Judy Bowman Beach Gurl Mixed media 16" x 16" ABOUT THE ARTIST: Judy Bowman is a mixed media collage artist who was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. Her art practice centers on exalting Americas Black culture. Bowmans use of vibrant hues, textured paper and acrylic paint illuminates narratives that move beyond institutional racism and disparaged perspectives of the Black experiencea view in which America too often limits the full picture.