Known in her lifetime as the “Empress of the Blues,” She was a bold, supremely confident artist who often disdained the use of a microphone and whose art expressed the frustrations and hopes of a whole generation of black Americans. She was known for her rich contralto voice and her breathtaking emotional intensity.
Oil Pastel on Paper
18 W x 24 H
BLM Series
C. 2020
This drawings is part of my BLM series honoring the great black artist who have contributed so greatly to our culture.
Proceeds go to BLM bail fund.
