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I remember this as it was yesterday meeting with the family of Fredrick Douglas and Booker T. Washington. This was definitely a big moment in my art career. I’m truly grateful

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Juneteenth is a reminder that freedom is not just history—it’s a living truth we continue to honor, reflect on, and create from. As an artist, I paint to preserve memory, celebrate resilience, and give color to stories that can never be forgotten. Freedom deserves to be seen, felt, and remembered in every brushstroke. 🖤❤️💛💚 by👉🏽 @naomigarciaart
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Fredrick Douglas

8.5” x 11”

Acrylic on Cardstock

2/16/2026

This is my latest painting titled Frederick Douglass. My aim was to honor the incredible legacy of this historic figure by focusing on the gravity and wisdom in his gaze. I utilized a textured approach with deep sepia tones and earthy browns to evoke a sense of history while maintaining a modern artistic perspective. The weathered appearance of the background is intentional as I wanted to represent the enduring strength and resilience that defined his life and his tireless pursuit of justice and equality.

While creating this portrait I spent a great deal of time reflecting on the power of his words and his unwavering commitment to freedom. The stippled effects and organic patterns layered across the canvas are meant to suggest the complexity of his experience and the many layers of his intellect. I wanted the viewer to feel a direct connection to his presence so I focused on the contrast between the dark coat and the sharp white of his collar to draw all attention back to his face. It was a profound experience to translate such a monumental spirit into this visual medium.

I hope this piece serves as both a tribute to the past and an inspiration for the future. Art has the power to keep these vital stories alive and I believe it is important to continue celebrating the icons who paved the way for progress. Sharing this work with you is a privilege and I am eager to hear how his likeness resonates with your own reflections on history and leadership. Thank you for supporting my artistic journey as I explore the intersection of portraiture and heritage.

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Studio visits with Lydia🎥📸

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Musa helping out with positive vibes at our Presidents Day Table for Northern Lights Literary & Art Journal.

Submissions are currently open to UWGB Students and Faculty. The deadline is March 16, 2025. Submit your creative works of art, writing, poems, short stories, photographs, paintings, drawings! Whatever your creative mind dreams up we want to see it!

Be part of the creative community at UWGB. attend class on the Sheboygan campus? Manitowoc? Green Bay? Online? All are welcome. Join us!

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Happy Presidents Day!

We had a great time tabling in the Student Union and celebrating our country's Democracy.

Looking forward to everyone's submissions to Northern Lights: A Lierary & Arts Journal. Thanks to everyone who stopped by.

Mark your calendar for the March 16th deadline. Submissions are now open. Information in bio.

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Once upon a time we couldn’t …now we can and I hope you did. ✔️🗳️#vote #notlikeus #ladodgers #IwashopingtheYankeesWon #teachersvote #teacher #civic #election

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Kip “ the fluff” Ferrell has fully committed to fluffy hair elite, #rollfhe

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Fredrick Douglass Ave, acrylic on board. 2024

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