Cecilia Walker, Author at Alfalfa Studio

January 27, 2020

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The Illustrations of Aaron Douglas

Some more love for Aaron Douglas, graphic artist and painter. You may remember he was mentioned in an earlier post because he was an amazing artist and illustrator. Aaron Douglas was a prominent figure in…Continue reading

January 24, 2020

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Animation
Entertainment
Film & TV
Fine Arts
Illustration
People

The Amazing Illustration and Animation for Animated Series “Undone”

When I first heard of the animated series Undone, I inadvertently pegged it as another regular animated series with 2D animation or 3D CGI animation. However, what I witnessed is nothing of the latter. Undone…Continue reading

January 20, 2020

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Fine Arts
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Augusta Savage: The Acclaimed African American Sculptor

Augusta Savage: the last name rings true to her qualities as a leader and prominent artist of her time. I wondered why she remained with the last name of her second husband which ended in…Continue reading

January 6, 2020

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Emory Douglas: The Iconic Revolutionary Artist For The Black Panther Party

Have you ever wondered how the term “pigs” became synonymous in representing law enforcement or government officials? If not, let me introduce you to the man and his work responsible for coining a term that…Continue reading

January 1, 2020

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Cecilia Walker

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The Cover Designs of W42ST Magazine

Have you ever had the chance of getting either a physical or digital copy of the W42ST Magazine? If not, you may probably want to check them out here. W42ST Magazine is a lifestyle magazine…Continue reading

December 25, 2019

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Fine Arts
People

Frederick James Brown

Frederick J. Brown was an African American artist who created beautiful works of art during his career as a painter. He was influenced in his early childhood to a love of music, painting, and color.…Continue reading

December 19, 2019

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Typography

OATLY!’s Packaging Design

Engaging. Unapologetic. Inviting. These are the thoughts that crossed my mind while I studied the packaging design for OAT–LY!, a sustainable Swedish manufacturer of oat-based vegan foods and drinks. I first came across the ad…Continue reading

December 11, 2019

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Cecilia Walker

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The Art of Jacob Lawrence

Jacob Lawrence was a prominent African American artist of the 20th century. He accomplished many great achievements as an artist throughout his career. He attained fame and notoriety after he exhibited his “Migration Series,” sixty…Continue reading

December 6, 2019

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Cecilia Walker

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The Artist Behind the MoneyBear: King Saladeen

I was walking down 5th Ave. when I first came upon King Saladeen’s artwork spray painted on the restaurant, The Bar Downstairs and Kitchen’s, doors. I was immediately stopped in my tracks as I viewed…Continue reading

November 26, 2019

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To Be Deleted=Death. Hinge App Ad Campaign

I’ll never forget the moment I saw the ad campaign for Hinge App, created by Red Antler, months ago on the subway. It immediately grabbed my attention because of the discomfort it caused me, as…Continue reading