First School Visit

Buffalo Academy of Science | First School Visit | Buffalo New, York | Circa May 2024

Paint The Town

"Queen with Jhumka Earring" showcased at Preview Exhibit (following with Art Auction May 16, 2024) at the Buffalo History Museum | Circa April 2024

Harmony in Hues: A Black History Art Exhibition 2024

"Rae of Light" acrylic painting exhibited at Harmony in Hues: A Black History Art Exhibition 2024 at Princessa's Studio & Art Gallery | Circa January 2024

Nourish A Child's Dream Art Gala

Fundraising Event along with Interview with ICA Founder & Executive Director Mrs. Evelyn Furaha Kessler | Buffalo, NY | September 2023

International Child Advancement

Partnership with International Child Advancement, non-profit organization with a mission to empower and inspire orphans and underprivileged children in Western New York and the Democratic Republic of Congo

Custom HandBag design for Nourish A Child's Dream Art Gala | September 2023

Interview

Mrs. Evelyn Furaha Kessler - Custom Handbag Design (Back)

Brief review of custom handbag design done on her personal Kate Spade (as seen on Instagram and Facebook) | November 2023

Mrs. Evelyn Furaha Kessler - Custom Handbag Design (Front)

Fun Fact: this beautiful client and I actually met at a restaurant and just happened to have the same brand and model of handbag (Kate Spade’s are our weakness hahaha) we admired each other's bags as we stood in line and the rest is history <3

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Nourish A Child's Dream Art Gala

Fundraising Event along with Interview with ICA Founder & Executive Director Mrs. Evelyn Furaha Kessler | Buffalo, NY | September 2023

Nourish A Child's Dream Art Gala

Fundraising Event along with Interview with ICA Founder & Executive Director Mrs. Evelyn Furaha Kessler | Buffalo, NY | September 2023

Rae of Light

20" x 20" acrylic on canvas | Circa 2024

Queen with Jhumka Earring

20" x 20" acrylic and oil on canvas | Circa 2022

Currently exhibited at Buffalo History Musuem and featured at 2024 Paint the Town Art Auction

Snake Girl

14" x 17" Graphite on Bristol Paper | Circa 2016

The Matriarch

20" x 20" Acrylic and Oil on Canvas | Circa 2023

Heart of the East Side

Live Painting | Buffalo, NY June 2023 | Exhibited at Sunshine Vegan Eats Restaurant

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TILL Movie

Movie Premiere & Live Discussion | Washington, D.C. October 2022.Till Movie captures the incredible yet heartbreaking real-life story of 14 year-old Emmett Till and his mother Ms. Mamie Till-Mobley. Directed by Mr. Keith Beauchamp. One of the major sparks of the Civil Rights Movement. Commissioned hand-drawn portrait. Discussion with Inspires Foundation.

Inspires Foundation Welcoming Speech
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Ani Janelle Creative Studio 6-Month Anniversary

Celebrating the 6 Month Anniversary and Holi Celebration of Colors in Washington, D.C. in May 2022

Visit to Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture. Photographed with the phenomenal Ms. Alysia Dempsey of the Inspires Foundation.

SCBWI Winter Conference

Society of Children's Books Writers & Illustrators (SCBWI) Winter Conference in New York City in February 2020

Recipient of Student Illustrator Scholarship and portfolio showcased and photographed with the lovely Ms. Sarah Baker, Executive Director of SCBWI.

StoryMakers Symposium

StoryMakers Symposium at the Brooklyn Public Library (Grand Army Plaza) in Brooklyn, NY | March 2019 with artwork exhibited for the spring season. Photographed with the incredible Ms. Pat Cummings.