Paintings Category

There’s Something About The Way…

This painting was inspired by one of my favorite songs from Clay Aiken called “The Way”.

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Black Man

Tears slowly falls down from her eyes After the doctor says, “Congratulations, you’re having a boy” Suddenly, a glimpse of the future flashes before her eyes Revealing the harsh world that awaits her little boy Unbeknownst to him, the doctor smiles confusing her tears for joy She forces a smile that fails to convey much […]

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Black Woman

Her mind travels a million miles As she stares in the distance with sad eyes When questioned, she lies about being okay, through fake smiles Yet, her thoughts grow more troublesome as time flies In her thoughts, she’s cursing the color of her skin Society has deemed her big lips, wide nose, nappy hair, and […]

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Requested Painting of My Best Friend

One of my best friends requested a painting of her carnival picture from when she was young. So, I went to work and brought my A+ game to the table 😀 Enjoy!!!

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Mixed Emotions

Mixed Emotions Seeing the world as either black or white today Seeing the world through the colors of the rainbow tomorrow Mixed Emotions Read my eyes closely as you dig into my soul While my lips  silently call out to you Mixed Emotions Buried deep inside, choking on my words Carrying the cross around, it […]

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The Making of a Gang Member

Attempting to dive deep into the psyche of a gang member. It can’t possibly be all about criminality and petty violence. There has to be deeper rooted issues for the existence of gangs. Can these issues be corrected? I don’t know. But in this painting, I’m showcasing some of the many different reasons why gangs […]

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That Queer Lawyer

Learned and Queer. My Life.

Specks and Fragments

home of the elusive trope

Sliver of Darkness

I'm the last words of a slain poet

Emotional Shadows

where all emotions are cared for!

Wolff Poetry Literary Magazine

A Poet's Place | Wolff Poetry Literary Magazine is Publishing Poetry Submitted by Published & Emerging Writers,

TRAVELLING THE WORLD SOLO

The ultimate guide for independent travellers seeking inspiration, advice and adventures beyond their wildest dreams

Minnesota Prairie Roots

Writing and photography by Audrey Kletscher Helbling