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Kwanza Humphrey

American

(not assigned)Shawnee, Kansas, USA

BiographyKwanza Humphrey
Shawnee KS

“I start with a pencil or charcoal drawing on paper as a guide. I reserve color for painting. I like the spontaneity it can bring to the canvas. I use color and deliberate brush strokes to create character, conversation, or a feeling. I rarely mix colors when I paint. I like to use the raw color and have them mix optically. I enjoy creating a contrast between what you see far away and what you see up close. When I paint, I try to capture an emotion and feeling that you wouldn't normally see. I enjoy people and scratching below the surface to show the essence of humanity. We all present a mask to the world to protect ourselves from the unknown. I'm looking to get past that façade and show the human connection we all share. I try to paint so that you look at something and see the emotion in it. I think we all bring something personal to the table. My goal is for my work to resonate with you in some way.”

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