Category: Kinara’s Children Today
Family Photo Day
Here’s a series of images of Kuumba and family (Kuumba, Umoja, and little Nia) after having their family photos taken. I’m my own harshest critic, so when I say this image makes me happy it means a lot. Why am I happy? Let me count the ways: Concept: I have a special place in my heart for the Black Family. It’s the cornerstone of our Read More …
Imani’s Botanica
Imani chills outside her shop “Imani’s Botanica” where she sells all manner of holistic products and remedies aimed at meditation, divination and inspiration. “All natural remedies for mind, body and spirit.” The image below was a working image as I worked on the set design. The one above, a final image as evening falls.
Ujamaa Jr.
Introducing: Ujamaa Jr a new addition/update to the Kinara’s Children crew. This will be the new look for Ujamaa. I call him Ujamaa Jr. as he is a teenage version of the original presented back in 2014. He’s Ujamaa’s son who is filling in while dad is on an extended “business trip”. I figured there wasn’t enough youth in “Kinara’s Children”. So he joins Nia Read More …
Work in Progress: Kinara’s Children Picture Book
The work on my first book featuring Kinara’s Children continues apace. I’m fleshing out the neighborhood and creating extras to use in the stories. More to come
Faces of Imani
Working on expressions in this image. These are basically sketches to use as a jump off for later images or stories. Went a bit farther than expected but experimenting with color and layout is also part of the process.
Kinara’s Children Character Cards
New for 2016, Kinara’s Children Character Cards. This is part two and complements the previously available Activity Cards. This pack contains all 7 characters plus the title card. These 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 sized cards feature full figure images on the front and their bios on the back. They provide more information on the group and can be used in conjunction with the Activity Cards for learning or Read More …
Kinara’s Children Activity Cards
Now available from our gift shop are the Kinara’s Children Activity Cards. These 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 sized cards feature all seven Kinara’s Children characters on one side and the seven principles of the Nguzo Saba on the back. A resource for parents, teachers and students, the cards can be used to teach the seven principles, as a reward for practicing the principles, or Read More …