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Classical and Fantasy portraiture in the dark
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@nomadic_madam captured me in my purest form for my 29th birthday today. ā¤ļøāš„
I donāt dread the end of my 20s next year. I reflect on the journey Iāve taken to get to where I am now. I look forward to the experiences, challenges and beauty that await me as I travel this long road of life onward. As my work and character grow into sublime fruition. To be the man I am now. I hope you all accompany me. I would have nothing without friends like mine and supporters like you all. Love you forever.

@nomadic_madam captured me in my purest form for my 29th birthday today. ā¤ļøāš„
I donāt dread the end of my 20s next year. I reflect on the journey Iāve taken to get to where I am now. I look forward to the experiences, challenges and beauty that await me as I travel this long road of life onward. As my work and character grow into sublime fruition. To be the man I am now. I hope you all accompany me. I would have nothing without friends like mine and supporters like you all. Love you forever.

@nomadic_madam captured me in my purest form for my 29th birthday today. ā¤ļøāš„
I donāt dread the end of my 20s next year. I reflect on the journey Iāve taken to get to where I am now. I look forward to the experiences, challenges and beauty that await me as I travel this long road of life onward. As my work and character grow into sublime fruition. To be the man I am now. I hope you all accompany me. I would have nothing without friends like mine and supporters like you all. Love you forever.

@nomadic_madam captured me in my purest form for my 29th birthday today. ā¤ļøāš„
I donāt dread the end of my 20s next year. I reflect on the journey Iāve taken to get to where I am now. I look forward to the experiences, challenges and beauty that await me as I travel this long road of life onward. As my work and character grow into sublime fruition. To be the man I am now. I hope you all accompany me. I would have nothing without friends like mine and supporters like you all. Love you forever.

@nomadic_madam captured me in my purest form for my 29th birthday today. ā¤ļøāš„
I donāt dread the end of my 20s next year. I reflect on the journey Iāve taken to get to where I am now. I look forward to the experiences, challenges and beauty that await me as I travel this long road of life onward. As my work and character grow into sublime fruition. To be the man I am now. I hope you all accompany me. I would have nothing without friends like mine and supporters like you all. Love you forever.

@nomadic_madam captured me in my purest form for my 29th birthday today. ā¤ļøāš„
I donāt dread the end of my 20s next year. I reflect on the journey Iāve taken to get to where I am now. I look forward to the experiences, challenges and beauty that await me as I travel this long road of life onward. As my work and character grow into sublime fruition. To be the man I am now. I hope you all accompany me. I would have nothing without friends like mine and supporters like you all. Love you forever.

@nomadic_madam captured me in my purest form for my 29th birthday today. ā¤ļøāš„
I donāt dread the end of my 20s next year. I reflect on the journey Iāve taken to get to where I am now. I look forward to the experiences, challenges and beauty that await me as I travel this long road of life onward. As my work and character grow into sublime fruition. To be the man I am now. I hope you all accompany me. I would have nothing without friends like mine and supporters like you all. Love you forever.

@nomadic_madam captured me in my purest form for my 29th birthday today. ā¤ļøāš„
I donāt dread the end of my 20s next year. I reflect on the journey Iāve taken to get to where I am now. I look forward to the experiences, challenges and beauty that await me as I travel this long road of life onward. As my work and character grow into sublime fruition. To be the man I am now. I hope you all accompany me. I would have nothing without friends like mine and supporters like you all. Love you forever.

@nomadic_madam captured me in my purest form for my 29th birthday today. ā¤ļøāš„
I donāt dread the end of my 20s next year. I reflect on the journey Iāve taken to get to where I am now. I look forward to the experiences, challenges and beauty that await me as I travel this long road of life onward. As my work and character grow into sublime fruition. To be the man I am now. I hope you all accompany me. I would have nothing without friends like mine and supporters like you all. Love you forever.

@nomadic_madam captured me in my purest form for my 29th birthday today. ā¤ļøāš„
I donāt dread the end of my 20s next year. I reflect on the journey Iāve taken to get to where I am now. I look forward to the experiences, challenges and beauty that await me as I travel this long road of life onward. As my work and character grow into sublime fruition. To be the man I am now. I hope you all accompany me. I would have nothing without friends like mine and supporters like you all. Love you forever.

@nomadic_madam captured me in my purest form for my 29th birthday today. ā¤ļøāš„
I donāt dread the end of my 20s next year. I reflect on the journey Iāve taken to get to where I am now. I look forward to the experiences, challenges and beauty that await me as I travel this long road of life onward. As my work and character grow into sublime fruition. To be the man I am now. I hope you all accompany me. I would have nothing without friends like mine and supporters like you all. Love you forever.

@nomadic_madam captured me in my purest form for my 29th birthday today. ā¤ļøāš„
I donāt dread the end of my 20s next year. I reflect on the journey Iāve taken to get to where I am now. I look forward to the experiences, challenges and beauty that await me as I travel this long road of life onward. As my work and character grow into sublime fruition. To be the man I am now. I hope you all accompany me. I would have nothing without friends like mine and supporters like you all. Love you forever.

Garden of the Muses
I was so excited about the fire photos I posted them out of order for the story line. In these images we outline the decadence, joy and passion that exist between the muses before those warm feelings give way to sadness, desperation and, eventually, self immolation.
Iād like to speak again about how this concept came together from disparate parts and formless ideas into something concrete and to my eyes, very beautiful. The composition and lighting are second to the emotion being displayed by the models. Iām floored yet again to be able to work with such talented people.
Muses: @fire4skunk @irenehcameron
Wardrobe/Props: @irenehcameron
Photo/Lighting: @ricoisevil
āāāāāāāāāāāāāāāāāāāā-
#classical #classicalpainting #caravaggio #classicalphotography #antique #chiaroscuro #tenebrism #baroque #renaissance #muses #nymphs #greekmythology

Garden of the Muses
I was so excited about the fire photos I posted them out of order for the story line. In these images we outline the decadence, joy and passion that exist between the muses before those warm feelings give way to sadness, desperation and, eventually, self immolation.
Iād like to speak again about how this concept came together from disparate parts and formless ideas into something concrete and to my eyes, very beautiful. The composition and lighting are second to the emotion being displayed by the models. Iām floored yet again to be able to work with such talented people.
Muses: @fire4skunk @irenehcameron
Wardrobe/Props: @irenehcameron
Photo/Lighting: @ricoisevil
āāāāāāāāāāāāāāāāāāāā-
#classical #classicalpainting #caravaggio #classicalphotography #antique #chiaroscuro #tenebrism #baroque #renaissance #muses #nymphs #greekmythology

Garden of the Muses
I was so excited about the fire photos I posted them out of order for the story line. In these images we outline the decadence, joy and passion that exist between the muses before those warm feelings give way to sadness, desperation and, eventually, self immolation.
Iād like to speak again about how this concept came together from disparate parts and formless ideas into something concrete and to my eyes, very beautiful. The composition and lighting are second to the emotion being displayed by the models. Iām floored yet again to be able to work with such talented people.
Muses: @fire4skunk @irenehcameron
Wardrobe/Props: @irenehcameron
Photo/Lighting: @ricoisevil
āāāāāāāāāāāāāāāāāāāā-
#classical #classicalpainting #caravaggio #classicalphotography #antique #chiaroscuro #tenebrism #baroque #renaissance #muses #nymphs #greekmythology

Garden of the Muses
I was so excited about the fire photos I posted them out of order for the story line. In these images we outline the decadence, joy and passion that exist between the muses before those warm feelings give way to sadness, desperation and, eventually, self immolation.
Iād like to speak again about how this concept came together from disparate parts and formless ideas into something concrete and to my eyes, very beautiful. The composition and lighting are second to the emotion being displayed by the models. Iām floored yet again to be able to work with such talented people.
Muses: @fire4skunk @irenehcameron
Wardrobe/Props: @irenehcameron
Photo/Lighting: @ricoisevil
āāāāāāāāāāāāāāāāāāāā-
#classical #classicalpainting #caravaggio #classicalphotography #antique #chiaroscuro #tenebrism #baroque #renaissance #muses #nymphs #greekmythology

Garden of the Muses
I was so excited about the fire photos I posted them out of order for the story line. In these images we outline the decadence, joy and passion that exist between the muses before those warm feelings give way to sadness, desperation and, eventually, self immolation.
Iād like to speak again about how this concept came together from disparate parts and formless ideas into something concrete and to my eyes, very beautiful. The composition and lighting are second to the emotion being displayed by the models. Iām floored yet again to be able to work with such talented people.
Muses: @fire4skunk @irenehcameron
Wardrobe/Props: @irenehcameron
Photo/Lighting: @ricoisevil
āāāāāāāāāāāāāāāāāāāā-
#classical #classicalpainting #caravaggio #classicalphotography #antique #chiaroscuro #tenebrism #baroque #renaissance #muses #nymphs #greekmythology

Garden of the Muses
I was so excited about the fire photos I posted them out of order for the story line. In these images we outline the decadence, joy and passion that exist between the muses before those warm feelings give way to sadness, desperation and, eventually, self immolation.
Iād like to speak again about how this concept came together from disparate parts and formless ideas into something concrete and to my eyes, very beautiful. The composition and lighting are second to the emotion being displayed by the models. Iām floored yet again to be able to work with such talented people.
Muses: @fire4skunk @irenehcameron
Wardrobe/Props: @irenehcameron
Photo/Lighting: @ricoisevil
āāāāāāāāāāāāāāāāāāāā-
#classical #classicalpainting #caravaggio #classicalphotography #antique #chiaroscuro #tenebrism #baroque #renaissance #muses #nymphs #greekmythology

Garden of the Muses
I was so excited about the fire photos I posted them out of order for the story line. In these images we outline the decadence, joy and passion that exist between the muses before those warm feelings give way to sadness, desperation and, eventually, self immolation.
Iād like to speak again about how this concept came together from disparate parts and formless ideas into something concrete and to my eyes, very beautiful. The composition and lighting are second to the emotion being displayed by the models. Iām floored yet again to be able to work with such talented people.
Muses: @fire4skunk @irenehcameron
Wardrobe/Props: @irenehcameron
Photo/Lighting: @ricoisevil
āāāāāāāāāāāāāāāāāāāā-
#classical #classicalpainting #caravaggio #classicalphotography #antique #chiaroscuro #tenebrism #baroque #renaissance #muses #nymphs #greekmythology

A small prick of the finger turned into a centuries long namesake.
A flower reminds us that sometimes pain adds to the beauty around us.
Let our pain inspire great change and appreciation for the life trials that bind us together, like a field full of flowers that thrive with each other.

A small prick of the finger turned into a centuries long namesake.
A flower reminds us that sometimes pain adds to the beauty around us.
Let our pain inspire great change and appreciation for the life trials that bind us together, like a field full of flowers that thrive with each other.

A small prick of the finger turned into a centuries long namesake.
A flower reminds us that sometimes pain adds to the beauty around us.
Let our pain inspire great change and appreciation for the life trials that bind us together, like a field full of flowers that thrive with each other.

A small prick of the finger turned into a centuries long namesake.
A flower reminds us that sometimes pain adds to the beauty around us.
Let our pain inspire great change and appreciation for the life trials that bind us together, like a field full of flowers that thrive with each other.

A small prick of the finger turned into a centuries long namesake.
A flower reminds us that sometimes pain adds to the beauty around us.
Let our pain inspire great change and appreciation for the life trials that bind us together, like a field full of flowers that thrive with each other.

Never cease practice. Knowledge is a river, not a lake.
Figuring out chiaroscuro just a little bit more each time I work. Thanks to @piperwood11 for booking me to experiment.

Never cease practice. Knowledge is a river, not a lake.
Figuring out chiaroscuro just a little bit more each time I work. Thanks to @piperwood11 for booking me to experiment.

Never cease practice. Knowledge is a river, not a lake.
Figuring out chiaroscuro just a little bit more each time I work. Thanks to @piperwood11 for booking me to experiment.

Never cease practice. Knowledge is a river, not a lake.
Figuring out chiaroscuro just a little bit more each time I work. Thanks to @piperwood11 for booking me to experiment.

Never cease practice. Knowledge is a river, not a lake.
Figuring out chiaroscuro just a little bit more each time I work. Thanks to @piperwood11 for booking me to experiment.

Never cease practice. Knowledge is a river, not a lake.
Figuring out chiaroscuro just a little bit more each time I work. Thanks to @piperwood11 for booking me to experiment.

Never cease practice. Knowledge is a river, not a lake.
Figuring out chiaroscuro just a little bit more each time I work. Thanks to @piperwood11 for booking me to experiment.

Never cease practice. Knowledge is a river, not a lake.
Figuring out chiaroscuro just a little bit more each time I work. Thanks to @piperwood11 for booking me to experiment.

studies in movement, light, shadow and clay with @piperwood11
sometimes you begin with Bernini and end in Godsmack. Creativity is never a straight line š¤Ŗ

studies in movement, light, shadow and clay with @piperwood11
sometimes you begin with Bernini and end in Godsmack. Creativity is never a straight line š¤Ŗ

studies in movement, light, shadow and clay with @piperwood11
sometimes you begin with Bernini and end in Godsmack. Creativity is never a straight line š¤Ŗ

studies in movement, light, shadow and clay with @piperwood11
sometimes you begin with Bernini and end in Godsmack. Creativity is never a straight line š¤Ŗ

studies in movement, light, shadow and clay with @piperwood11
sometimes you begin with Bernini and end in Godsmack. Creativity is never a straight line š¤Ŗ

studies in movement, light, shadow and clay with @piperwood11
sometimes you begin with Bernini and end in Godsmack. Creativity is never a straight line š¤Ŗ

studies in movement, light, shadow and clay with @piperwood11
sometimes you begin with Bernini and end in Godsmack. Creativity is never a straight line š¤Ŗ

studies in movement, light, shadow and clay with @piperwood11
sometimes you begin with Bernini and end in Godsmack. Creativity is never a straight line š¤Ŗ

studies in movement, light, shadow and clay with @piperwood11
sometimes you begin with Bernini and end in Godsmack. Creativity is never a straight line š¤Ŗ

studies in movement, light, shadow and clay with @piperwood11
sometimes you begin with Bernini and end in Godsmack. Creativity is never a straight line š¤Ŗ

studies in movement, light, shadow and clay with @piperwood11
sometimes you begin with Bernini and end in Godsmack. Creativity is never a straight line š¤Ŗ

Channeling Queen Olga with @amieburkeabomb
Styled by my partner in crime š„ @gigi.jr
Read below for Amieās write up of Olgaās legacy
āHistoryās original ādonāt mess with meā queen: Olga of Kiev šš„
After the brutal death of her husband, she didnāt just seek revengeāshe engineered it. Ruthless, strategic, and wildly creative, Olga turned diplomacy into traps and outmaneuvered entire groups who underestimated her.
One of the most infamous legends? She demanded tribute in the form of birds⦠then used them to literally set a city ablaze. Early air warfare, but make it medieval. šļøš„
But Olga wasnāt just about vengeanceāshe was calculated. During the Great Schism, she aligned herself with the Orthodox Church, strengthening her political power and ultimately securing sainthood.
In an era where most women were expected to be sidelined, Olga used intelligence, brutality, and strategy to riseāand stayāon top. ā
#History #SaintOlga #WomenInHistory #BadassWomen #OrthodoxHistory

Channeling Queen Olga with @amieburkeabomb
Styled by my partner in crime š„ @gigi.jr
Read below for Amieās write up of Olgaās legacy
āHistoryās original ādonāt mess with meā queen: Olga of Kiev šš„
After the brutal death of her husband, she didnāt just seek revengeāshe engineered it. Ruthless, strategic, and wildly creative, Olga turned diplomacy into traps and outmaneuvered entire groups who underestimated her.
One of the most infamous legends? She demanded tribute in the form of birds⦠then used them to literally set a city ablaze. Early air warfare, but make it medieval. šļøš„
But Olga wasnāt just about vengeanceāshe was calculated. During the Great Schism, she aligned herself with the Orthodox Church, strengthening her political power and ultimately securing sainthood.
In an era where most women were expected to be sidelined, Olga used intelligence, brutality, and strategy to riseāand stayāon top. ā
#History #SaintOlga #WomenInHistory #BadassWomen #OrthodoxHistory

Channeling Queen Olga with @amieburkeabomb
Styled by my partner in crime š„ @gigi.jr
Read below for Amieās write up of Olgaās legacy
āHistoryās original ādonāt mess with meā queen: Olga of Kiev šš„
After the brutal death of her husband, she didnāt just seek revengeāshe engineered it. Ruthless, strategic, and wildly creative, Olga turned diplomacy into traps and outmaneuvered entire groups who underestimated her.
One of the most infamous legends? She demanded tribute in the form of birds⦠then used them to literally set a city ablaze. Early air warfare, but make it medieval. šļøš„
But Olga wasnāt just about vengeanceāshe was calculated. During the Great Schism, she aligned herself with the Orthodox Church, strengthening her political power and ultimately securing sainthood.
In an era where most women were expected to be sidelined, Olga used intelligence, brutality, and strategy to riseāand stayāon top. ā
#History #SaintOlga #WomenInHistory #BadassWomen #OrthodoxHistory

Channeling Queen Olga with @amieburkeabomb
Styled by my partner in crime š„ @gigi.jr
Read below for Amieās write up of Olgaās legacy
āHistoryās original ādonāt mess with meā queen: Olga of Kiev šš„
After the brutal death of her husband, she didnāt just seek revengeāshe engineered it. Ruthless, strategic, and wildly creative, Olga turned diplomacy into traps and outmaneuvered entire groups who underestimated her.
One of the most infamous legends? She demanded tribute in the form of birds⦠then used them to literally set a city ablaze. Early air warfare, but make it medieval. šļøš„
But Olga wasnāt just about vengeanceāshe was calculated. During the Great Schism, she aligned herself with the Orthodox Church, strengthening her political power and ultimately securing sainthood.
In an era where most women were expected to be sidelined, Olga used intelligence, brutality, and strategy to riseāand stayāon top. ā
#History #SaintOlga #WomenInHistory #BadassWomen #OrthodoxHistory

Channeling Queen Olga with @amieburkeabomb
Styled by my partner in crime š„ @gigi.jr
Read below for Amieās write up of Olgaās legacy
āHistoryās original ādonāt mess with meā queen: Olga of Kiev šš„
After the brutal death of her husband, she didnāt just seek revengeāshe engineered it. Ruthless, strategic, and wildly creative, Olga turned diplomacy into traps and outmaneuvered entire groups who underestimated her.
One of the most infamous legends? She demanded tribute in the form of birds⦠then used them to literally set a city ablaze. Early air warfare, but make it medieval. šļøš„
But Olga wasnāt just about vengeanceāshe was calculated. During the Great Schism, she aligned herself with the Orthodox Church, strengthening her political power and ultimately securing sainthood.
In an era where most women were expected to be sidelined, Olga used intelligence, brutality, and strategy to riseāand stayāon top. ā
#History #SaintOlga #WomenInHistory #BadassWomen #OrthodoxHistory
Check out the full set on my page āļøš„
@father_goblin is the best knight and @fire4skunk is the best pyromancer S/o @boxofguts for the bts
Psst.. please donāt try this at home, I work with trained professionals šš½

How to make a Darks Souls enemy by roasting @father_goblin during the last gasp of winter this year with @fire4skunk . Special thanks to @boxofguts and @gabriellarosatattoo for their assistance. ā¤ļøāš„
unframed 11x14 prints available of this set

How to make a Darks Souls enemy by roasting @father_goblin during the last gasp of winter this year with @fire4skunk . Special thanks to @boxofguts and @gabriellarosatattoo for their assistance. ā¤ļøāš„
unframed 11x14 prints available of this set

How to make a Darks Souls enemy by roasting @father_goblin during the last gasp of winter this year with @fire4skunk . Special thanks to @boxofguts and @gabriellarosatattoo for their assistance. ā¤ļøāš„
unframed 11x14 prints available of this set

How to make a Darks Souls enemy by roasting @father_goblin during the last gasp of winter this year with @fire4skunk . Special thanks to @boxofguts and @gabriellarosatattoo for their assistance. ā¤ļøāš„
unframed 11x14 prints available of this set

How to make a Darks Souls enemy by roasting @father_goblin during the last gasp of winter this year with @fire4skunk . Special thanks to @boxofguts and @gabriellarosatattoo for their assistance. ā¤ļøāš„
unframed 11x14 prints available of this set

How to make a Darks Souls enemy by roasting @father_goblin during the last gasp of winter this year with @fire4skunk . Special thanks to @boxofguts and @gabriellarosatattoo for their assistance. ā¤ļøāš„
unframed 11x14 prints available of this set

How to make a Darks Souls enemy by roasting @father_goblin during the last gasp of winter this year with @fire4skunk . Special thanks to @boxofguts and @gabriellarosatattoo for their assistance. ā¤ļøāš„
unframed 11x14 prints available of this set

How to make a Darks Souls enemy by roasting @father_goblin during the last gasp of winter this year with @fire4skunk . Special thanks to @boxofguts and @gabriellarosatattoo for their assistance. ā¤ļøāš„
unframed 11x14 prints available of this set

I donāt usually pour my heart out on social media. But today feels different.
I was born and raised in Kenya. Growing up in an African household I was deeply rooted in my culture where modesty isnāt just encouraged but itās expected. Showing skin was never allowed. And in many ways it still isnāt.
As āgoodā and ārespectableā women, weāre taught that certain parts of our bodies must remain hidden. That wearing shorts, crop tops and all is unacceptable. Ati youāre walking the streets of Nairobi or Nax or any other city like this⦠wehhh! God forbid something tragic happens to you dressed like that, just know you will be the one to blame.
Weāre told weāre seeking the male gaze.āØWeāre labeled as cheap, loose, disrespectful, āmalayaā (that means prostitute btw for those who donāt understand Swahili). Weāre diminished for simply existing in our own skin (and still are).
There have been protests in the past like āMy body, my choice.ā Conversations and debates⦠but deep down, the message remains the same:
āØA respectable woman covers herself up!
When I moved to the U.S. I thought I had shed that mindset. But itās been almost five years, and I still hesitate before wearing a bikini. I still question myself before putting on something considered āexposing.ā
So this post? Itās personal. Itās about embracing my culture but allowing room for growth.
Because history shows my ancestors not fully covering up. Reality shows villages with Maasai women wearing beads on their bare chests. So this covering up that we preach and praise⦠who brought this into our culture? Religion? Patriarchy? Colonialism?
āØThis post may not align with the traditions I was raised in. I may be misunderstood. I may be judged. But I stand firmly in this truth:
Women should be able to wear whatever they choose without feeling ashamed, without fear, and without being blamed for someone elseās lack of self-control. A real man should have the discipline to govern himself.
Whether you agree or disagree isnāt the point.āØIām sharing this in case thereās another woman out there navigating the delicate balance between honoring her culture and allowing herself to blossom into who she truly isš¤

I donāt usually pour my heart out on social media. But today feels different.
I was born and raised in Kenya. Growing up in an African household I was deeply rooted in my culture where modesty isnāt just encouraged but itās expected. Showing skin was never allowed. And in many ways it still isnāt.
As āgoodā and ārespectableā women, weāre taught that certain parts of our bodies must remain hidden. That wearing shorts, crop tops and all is unacceptable. Ati youāre walking the streets of Nairobi or Nax or any other city like this⦠wehhh! God forbid something tragic happens to you dressed like that, just know you will be the one to blame.
Weāre told weāre seeking the male gaze.āØWeāre labeled as cheap, loose, disrespectful, āmalayaā (that means prostitute btw for those who donāt understand Swahili). Weāre diminished for simply existing in our own skin (and still are).
There have been protests in the past like āMy body, my choice.ā Conversations and debates⦠but deep down, the message remains the same:
āØA respectable woman covers herself up!
When I moved to the U.S. I thought I had shed that mindset. But itās been almost five years, and I still hesitate before wearing a bikini. I still question myself before putting on something considered āexposing.ā
So this post? Itās personal. Itās about embracing my culture but allowing room for growth.
Because history shows my ancestors not fully covering up. Reality shows villages with Maasai women wearing beads on their bare chests. So this covering up that we preach and praise⦠who brought this into our culture? Religion? Patriarchy? Colonialism?
āØThis post may not align with the traditions I was raised in. I may be misunderstood. I may be judged. But I stand firmly in this truth:
Women should be able to wear whatever they choose without feeling ashamed, without fear, and without being blamed for someone elseās lack of self-control. A real man should have the discipline to govern himself.
Whether you agree or disagree isnāt the point.āØIām sharing this in case thereās another woman out there navigating the delicate balance between honoring her culture and allowing herself to blossom into who she truly isš¤

I donāt usually pour my heart out on social media. But today feels different.
I was born and raised in Kenya. Growing up in an African household I was deeply rooted in my culture where modesty isnāt just encouraged but itās expected. Showing skin was never allowed. And in many ways it still isnāt.
As āgoodā and ārespectableā women, weāre taught that certain parts of our bodies must remain hidden. That wearing shorts, crop tops and all is unacceptable. Ati youāre walking the streets of Nairobi or Nax or any other city like this⦠wehhh! God forbid something tragic happens to you dressed like that, just know you will be the one to blame.
Weāre told weāre seeking the male gaze.āØWeāre labeled as cheap, loose, disrespectful, āmalayaā (that means prostitute btw for those who donāt understand Swahili). Weāre diminished for simply existing in our own skin (and still are).
There have been protests in the past like āMy body, my choice.ā Conversations and debates⦠but deep down, the message remains the same:
āØA respectable woman covers herself up!
When I moved to the U.S. I thought I had shed that mindset. But itās been almost five years, and I still hesitate before wearing a bikini. I still question myself before putting on something considered āexposing.ā
So this post? Itās personal. Itās about embracing my culture but allowing room for growth.
Because history shows my ancestors not fully covering up. Reality shows villages with Maasai women wearing beads on their bare chests. So this covering up that we preach and praise⦠who brought this into our culture? Religion? Patriarchy? Colonialism?
āØThis post may not align with the traditions I was raised in. I may be misunderstood. I may be judged. But I stand firmly in this truth:
Women should be able to wear whatever they choose without feeling ashamed, without fear, and without being blamed for someone elseās lack of self-control. A real man should have the discipline to govern himself.
Whether you agree or disagree isnāt the point.āØIām sharing this in case thereās another woman out there navigating the delicate balance between honoring her culture and allowing herself to blossom into who she truly isš¤

I donāt usually pour my heart out on social media. But today feels different.
I was born and raised in Kenya. Growing up in an African household I was deeply rooted in my culture where modesty isnāt just encouraged but itās expected. Showing skin was never allowed. And in many ways it still isnāt.
As āgoodā and ārespectableā women, weāre taught that certain parts of our bodies must remain hidden. That wearing shorts, crop tops and all is unacceptable. Ati youāre walking the streets of Nairobi or Nax or any other city like this⦠wehhh! God forbid something tragic happens to you dressed like that, just know you will be the one to blame.
Weāre told weāre seeking the male gaze.āØWeāre labeled as cheap, loose, disrespectful, āmalayaā (that means prostitute btw for those who donāt understand Swahili). Weāre diminished for simply existing in our own skin (and still are).
There have been protests in the past like āMy body, my choice.ā Conversations and debates⦠but deep down, the message remains the same:
āØA respectable woman covers herself up!
When I moved to the U.S. I thought I had shed that mindset. But itās been almost five years, and I still hesitate before wearing a bikini. I still question myself before putting on something considered āexposing.ā
So this post? Itās personal. Itās about embracing my culture but allowing room for growth.
Because history shows my ancestors not fully covering up. Reality shows villages with Maasai women wearing beads on their bare chests. So this covering up that we preach and praise⦠who brought this into our culture? Religion? Patriarchy? Colonialism?
āØThis post may not align with the traditions I was raised in. I may be misunderstood. I may be judged. But I stand firmly in this truth:
Women should be able to wear whatever they choose without feeling ashamed, without fear, and without being blamed for someone elseās lack of self-control. A real man should have the discipline to govern himself.
Whether you agree or disagree isnāt the point.āØIām sharing this in case thereās another woman out there navigating the delicate balance between honoring her culture and allowing herself to blossom into who she truly isš¤

I donāt usually pour my heart out on social media. But today feels different.
I was born and raised in Kenya. Growing up in an African household I was deeply rooted in my culture where modesty isnāt just encouraged but itās expected. Showing skin was never allowed. And in many ways it still isnāt.
As āgoodā and ārespectableā women, weāre taught that certain parts of our bodies must remain hidden. That wearing shorts, crop tops and all is unacceptable. Ati youāre walking the streets of Nairobi or Nax or any other city like this⦠wehhh! God forbid something tragic happens to you dressed like that, just know you will be the one to blame.
Weāre told weāre seeking the male gaze.āØWeāre labeled as cheap, loose, disrespectful, āmalayaā (that means prostitute btw for those who donāt understand Swahili). Weāre diminished for simply existing in our own skin (and still are).
There have been protests in the past like āMy body, my choice.ā Conversations and debates⦠but deep down, the message remains the same:
āØA respectable woman covers herself up!
When I moved to the U.S. I thought I had shed that mindset. But itās been almost five years, and I still hesitate before wearing a bikini. I still question myself before putting on something considered āexposing.ā
So this post? Itās personal. Itās about embracing my culture but allowing room for growth.
Because history shows my ancestors not fully covering up. Reality shows villages with Maasai women wearing beads on their bare chests. So this covering up that we preach and praise⦠who brought this into our culture? Religion? Patriarchy? Colonialism?
āØThis post may not align with the traditions I was raised in. I may be misunderstood. I may be judged. But I stand firmly in this truth:
Women should be able to wear whatever they choose without feeling ashamed, without fear, and without being blamed for someone elseās lack of self-control. A real man should have the discipline to govern himself.
Whether you agree or disagree isnāt the point.āØIām sharing this in case thereās another woman out there navigating the delicate balance between honoring her culture and allowing herself to blossom into who she truly isš¤

I donāt usually pour my heart out on social media. But today feels different.
I was born and raised in Kenya. Growing up in an African household I was deeply rooted in my culture where modesty isnāt just encouraged but itās expected. Showing skin was never allowed. And in many ways it still isnāt.
As āgoodā and ārespectableā women, weāre taught that certain parts of our bodies must remain hidden. That wearing shorts, crop tops and all is unacceptable. Ati youāre walking the streets of Nairobi or Nax or any other city like this⦠wehhh! God forbid something tragic happens to you dressed like that, just know you will be the one to blame.
Weāre told weāre seeking the male gaze.āØWeāre labeled as cheap, loose, disrespectful, āmalayaā (that means prostitute btw for those who donāt understand Swahili). Weāre diminished for simply existing in our own skin (and still are).
There have been protests in the past like āMy body, my choice.ā Conversations and debates⦠but deep down, the message remains the same:
āØA respectable woman covers herself up!
When I moved to the U.S. I thought I had shed that mindset. But itās been almost five years, and I still hesitate before wearing a bikini. I still question myself before putting on something considered āexposing.ā
So this post? Itās personal. Itās about embracing my culture but allowing room for growth.
Because history shows my ancestors not fully covering up. Reality shows villages with Maasai women wearing beads on their bare chests. So this covering up that we preach and praise⦠who brought this into our culture? Religion? Patriarchy? Colonialism?
āØThis post may not align with the traditions I was raised in. I may be misunderstood. I may be judged. But I stand firmly in this truth:
Women should be able to wear whatever they choose without feeling ashamed, without fear, and without being blamed for someone elseās lack of self-control. A real man should have the discipline to govern himself.
Whether you agree or disagree isnāt the point.āØIām sharing this in case thereās another woman out there navigating the delicate balance between honoring her culture and allowing herself to blossom into who she truly isš¤

In honor of The Blue Condition show opening this weekend @thevoyeurbordello hereās a series of work over the past few years centering around the coolest of the colors. Scroll through to see some examples of styles I donāt generally post šš„¶
The first picture is available for sale at the gallery tonight (2/7) from 6pm-9pm along with MANY others from talented artists in the area.
I urge you to attend itās quite powerful seeing so much blue rendered symbolically and visually in so many mediums.

In honor of The Blue Condition show opening this weekend @thevoyeurbordello hereās a series of work over the past few years centering around the coolest of the colors. Scroll through to see some examples of styles I donāt generally post šš„¶
The first picture is available for sale at the gallery tonight (2/7) from 6pm-9pm along with MANY others from talented artists in the area.
I urge you to attend itās quite powerful seeing so much blue rendered symbolically and visually in so many mediums.

In honor of The Blue Condition show opening this weekend @thevoyeurbordello hereās a series of work over the past few years centering around the coolest of the colors. Scroll through to see some examples of styles I donāt generally post šš„¶
The first picture is available for sale at the gallery tonight (2/7) from 6pm-9pm along with MANY others from talented artists in the area.
I urge you to attend itās quite powerful seeing so much blue rendered symbolically and visually in so many mediums.

In honor of The Blue Condition show opening this weekend @thevoyeurbordello hereās a series of work over the past few years centering around the coolest of the colors. Scroll through to see some examples of styles I donāt generally post šš„¶
The first picture is available for sale at the gallery tonight (2/7) from 6pm-9pm along with MANY others from talented artists in the area.
I urge you to attend itās quite powerful seeing so much blue rendered symbolically and visually in so many mediums.

In honor of The Blue Condition show opening this weekend @thevoyeurbordello hereās a series of work over the past few years centering around the coolest of the colors. Scroll through to see some examples of styles I donāt generally post šš„¶
The first picture is available for sale at the gallery tonight (2/7) from 6pm-9pm along with MANY others from talented artists in the area.
I urge you to attend itās quite powerful seeing so much blue rendered symbolically and visually in so many mediums.

In honor of The Blue Condition show opening this weekend @thevoyeurbordello hereās a series of work over the past few years centering around the coolest of the colors. Scroll through to see some examples of styles I donāt generally post šš„¶
The first picture is available for sale at the gallery tonight (2/7) from 6pm-9pm along with MANY others from talented artists in the area.
I urge you to attend itās quite powerful seeing so much blue rendered symbolically and visually in so many mediums.

In honor of The Blue Condition show opening this weekend @thevoyeurbordello hereās a series of work over the past few years centering around the coolest of the colors. Scroll through to see some examples of styles I donāt generally post šš„¶
The first picture is available for sale at the gallery tonight (2/7) from 6pm-9pm along with MANY others from talented artists in the area.
I urge you to attend itās quite powerful seeing so much blue rendered symbolically and visually in so many mediums.

In honor of The Blue Condition show opening this weekend @thevoyeurbordello hereās a series of work over the past few years centering around the coolest of the colors. Scroll through to see some examples of styles I donāt generally post šš„¶
The first picture is available for sale at the gallery tonight (2/7) from 6pm-9pm along with MANY others from talented artists in the area.
I urge you to attend itās quite powerful seeing so much blue rendered symbolically and visually in so many mediums.

In honor of The Blue Condition show opening this weekend @thevoyeurbordello hereās a series of work over the past few years centering around the coolest of the colors. Scroll through to see some examples of styles I donāt generally post šš„¶
The first picture is available for sale at the gallery tonight (2/7) from 6pm-9pm along with MANY others from talented artists in the area.
I urge you to attend itās quite powerful seeing so much blue rendered symbolically and visually in so many mediums.

In honor of The Blue Condition show opening this weekend @thevoyeurbordello hereās a series of work over the past few years centering around the coolest of the colors. Scroll through to see some examples of styles I donāt generally post šš„¶
The first picture is available for sale at the gallery tonight (2/7) from 6pm-9pm along with MANY others from talented artists in the area.
I urge you to attend itās quite powerful seeing so much blue rendered symbolically and visually in so many mediums.

In honor of The Blue Condition show opening this weekend @thevoyeurbordello hereās a series of work over the past few years centering around the coolest of the colors. Scroll through to see some examples of styles I donāt generally post šš„¶
The first picture is available for sale at the gallery tonight (2/7) from 6pm-9pm along with MANY others from talented artists in the area.
I urge you to attend itās quite powerful seeing so much blue rendered symbolically and visually in so many mediums.

In honor of The Blue Condition show opening this weekend @thevoyeurbordello hereās a series of work over the past few years centering around the coolest of the colors. Scroll through to see some examples of styles I donāt generally post šš„¶
The first picture is available for sale at the gallery tonight (2/7) from 6pm-9pm along with MANY others from talented artists in the area.
I urge you to attend itās quite powerful seeing so much blue rendered symbolically and visually in so many mediums.

In honor of The Blue Condition show opening this weekend @thevoyeurbordello hereās a series of work over the past few years centering around the coolest of the colors. Scroll through to see some examples of styles I donāt generally post šš„¶
The first picture is available for sale at the gallery tonight (2/7) from 6pm-9pm along with MANY others from talented artists in the area.
I urge you to attend itās quite powerful seeing so much blue rendered symbolically and visually in so many mediums.

In honor of The Blue Condition show opening this weekend @thevoyeurbordello hereās a series of work over the past few years centering around the coolest of the colors. Scroll through to see some examples of styles I donāt generally post šš„¶
The first picture is available for sale at the gallery tonight (2/7) from 6pm-9pm along with MANY others from talented artists in the area.
I urge you to attend itās quite powerful seeing so much blue rendered symbolically and visually in so many mediums.

Cracking an old set out of the deep freezer to match this beautiful winter as I hibernate
Catch a piece from this set and many others from artists in the city @thevoyeurbordello February 6th at 6pm š«”š„¶

Cracking an old set out of the deep freezer to match this beautiful winter as I hibernate
Catch a piece from this set and many others from artists in the city @thevoyeurbordello February 6th at 6pm š«”š„¶

Cracking an old set out of the deep freezer to match this beautiful winter as I hibernate
Catch a piece from this set and many others from artists in the city @thevoyeurbordello February 6th at 6pm š«”š„¶

Cracking an old set out of the deep freezer to match this beautiful winter as I hibernate
Catch a piece from this set and many others from artists in the city @thevoyeurbordello February 6th at 6pm š«”š„¶

Cracking an old set out of the deep freezer to match this beautiful winter as I hibernate
Catch a piece from this set and many others from artists in the city @thevoyeurbordello February 6th at 6pm š«”š„¶

Cracking an old set out of the deep freezer to match this beautiful winter as I hibernate
Catch a piece from this set and many others from artists in the city @thevoyeurbordello February 6th at 6pm š«”š„¶

Cracking an old set out of the deep freezer to match this beautiful winter as I hibernate
Catch a piece from this set and many others from artists in the city @thevoyeurbordello February 6th at 6pm š«”š„¶

Cracking an old set out of the deep freezer to match this beautiful winter as I hibernate
Catch a piece from this set and many others from artists in the city @thevoyeurbordello February 6th at 6pm š«”š„¶

Rituals at Twilight with @marquis.delamort & @fire4skunk š„
Huge thanks for the help with conceptualizing, planning and executing these rituals from the great Marquis. When treading the dark road, many creatures shrouded in shadow cross paths. Iām glad that from the dark the two of us could create some light.
Also, as always, @fire4skunk is a treasure and should be preserved with all the other priceless artifacts on Oak Island. They took part in concrete rituals as conducted by @marquis.delamort for this project. I just sat by and captured them as they unfolded.
I had such a tough time deciding what the cover photo should be, let me know if I chose the right one or if there was something better! Comment your favorite image below šā¤ļøāš„

Rituals at Twilight with @marquis.delamort & @fire4skunk š„
Huge thanks for the help with conceptualizing, planning and executing these rituals from the great Marquis. When treading the dark road, many creatures shrouded in shadow cross paths. Iām glad that from the dark the two of us could create some light.
Also, as always, @fire4skunk is a treasure and should be preserved with all the other priceless artifacts on Oak Island. They took part in concrete rituals as conducted by @marquis.delamort for this project. I just sat by and captured them as they unfolded.
I had such a tough time deciding what the cover photo should be, let me know if I chose the right one or if there was something better! Comment your favorite image below šā¤ļøāš„

Rituals at Twilight with @marquis.delamort & @fire4skunk š„
Huge thanks for the help with conceptualizing, planning and executing these rituals from the great Marquis. When treading the dark road, many creatures shrouded in shadow cross paths. Iām glad that from the dark the two of us could create some light.
Also, as always, @fire4skunk is a treasure and should be preserved with all the other priceless artifacts on Oak Island. They took part in concrete rituals as conducted by @marquis.delamort for this project. I just sat by and captured them as they unfolded.
I had such a tough time deciding what the cover photo should be, let me know if I chose the right one or if there was something better! Comment your favorite image below šā¤ļøāš„

Rituals at Twilight with @marquis.delamort & @fire4skunk š„
Huge thanks for the help with conceptualizing, planning and executing these rituals from the great Marquis. When treading the dark road, many creatures shrouded in shadow cross paths. Iām glad that from the dark the two of us could create some light.
Also, as always, @fire4skunk is a treasure and should be preserved with all the other priceless artifacts on Oak Island. They took part in concrete rituals as conducted by @marquis.delamort for this project. I just sat by and captured them as they unfolded.
I had such a tough time deciding what the cover photo should be, let me know if I chose the right one or if there was something better! Comment your favorite image below šā¤ļøāš„

Rituals at Twilight with @marquis.delamort & @fire4skunk š„
Huge thanks for the help with conceptualizing, planning and executing these rituals from the great Marquis. When treading the dark road, many creatures shrouded in shadow cross paths. Iām glad that from the dark the two of us could create some light.
Also, as always, @fire4skunk is a treasure and should be preserved with all the other priceless artifacts on Oak Island. They took part in concrete rituals as conducted by @marquis.delamort for this project. I just sat by and captured them as they unfolded.
I had such a tough time deciding what the cover photo should be, let me know if I chose the right one or if there was something better! Comment your favorite image below šā¤ļøāš„

Rituals at Twilight with @marquis.delamort & @fire4skunk š„
Huge thanks for the help with conceptualizing, planning and executing these rituals from the great Marquis. When treading the dark road, many creatures shrouded in shadow cross paths. Iām glad that from the dark the two of us could create some light.
Also, as always, @fire4skunk is a treasure and should be preserved with all the other priceless artifacts on Oak Island. They took part in concrete rituals as conducted by @marquis.delamort for this project. I just sat by and captured them as they unfolded.
I had such a tough time deciding what the cover photo should be, let me know if I chose the right one or if there was something better! Comment your favorite image below šā¤ļøāš„

Rituals at Twilight with @marquis.delamort & @fire4skunk š„
Huge thanks for the help with conceptualizing, planning and executing these rituals from the great Marquis. When treading the dark road, many creatures shrouded in shadow cross paths. Iām glad that from the dark the two of us could create some light.
Also, as always, @fire4skunk is a treasure and should be preserved with all the other priceless artifacts on Oak Island. They took part in concrete rituals as conducted by @marquis.delamort for this project. I just sat by and captured them as they unfolded.
I had such a tough time deciding what the cover photo should be, let me know if I chose the right one or if there was something better! Comment your favorite image below šā¤ļøāš„

Rituals at Twilight with @marquis.delamort & @fire4skunk š„
Huge thanks for the help with conceptualizing, planning and executing these rituals from the great Marquis. When treading the dark road, many creatures shrouded in shadow cross paths. Iām glad that from the dark the two of us could create some light.
Also, as always, @fire4skunk is a treasure and should be preserved with all the other priceless artifacts on Oak Island. They took part in concrete rituals as conducted by @marquis.delamort for this project. I just sat by and captured them as they unfolded.
I had such a tough time deciding what the cover photo should be, let me know if I chose the right one or if there was something better! Comment your favorite image below šā¤ļøāš„

Rituals at Twilight with @marquis.delamort & @fire4skunk š„
Huge thanks for the help with conceptualizing, planning and executing these rituals from the great Marquis. When treading the dark road, many creatures shrouded in shadow cross paths. Iām glad that from the dark the two of us could create some light.
Also, as always, @fire4skunk is a treasure and should be preserved with all the other priceless artifacts on Oak Island. They took part in concrete rituals as conducted by @marquis.delamort for this project. I just sat by and captured them as they unfolded.
I had such a tough time deciding what the cover photo should be, let me know if I chose the right one or if there was something better! Comment your favorite image below šā¤ļøāš„

Rituals at Twilight with @marquis.delamort & @fire4skunk š„
Huge thanks for the help with conceptualizing, planning and executing these rituals from the great Marquis. When treading the dark road, many creatures shrouded in shadow cross paths. Iām glad that from the dark the two of us could create some light.
Also, as always, @fire4skunk is a treasure and should be preserved with all the other priceless artifacts on Oak Island. They took part in concrete rituals as conducted by @marquis.delamort for this project. I just sat by and captured them as they unfolded.
I had such a tough time deciding what the cover photo should be, let me know if I chose the right one or if there was something better! Comment your favorite image below šā¤ļøāš„

Rituals at Twilight with @marquis.delamort & @fire4skunk š„
Huge thanks for the help with conceptualizing, planning and executing these rituals from the great Marquis. When treading the dark road, many creatures shrouded in shadow cross paths. Iām glad that from the dark the two of us could create some light.
Also, as always, @fire4skunk is a treasure and should be preserved with all the other priceless artifacts on Oak Island. They took part in concrete rituals as conducted by @marquis.delamort for this project. I just sat by and captured them as they unfolded.
I had such a tough time deciding what the cover photo should be, let me know if I chose the right one or if there was something better! Comment your favorite image below šā¤ļøāš„

Rituals at Twilight with @marquis.delamort & @fire4skunk š„
Huge thanks for the help with conceptualizing, planning and executing these rituals from the great Marquis. When treading the dark road, many creatures shrouded in shadow cross paths. Iām glad that from the dark the two of us could create some light.
Also, as always, @fire4skunk is a treasure and should be preserved with all the other priceless artifacts on Oak Island. They took part in concrete rituals as conducted by @marquis.delamort for this project. I just sat by and captured them as they unfolded.
I had such a tough time deciding what the cover photo should be, let me know if I chose the right one or if there was something better! Comment your favorite image below šā¤ļøāš„

Rituals at Twilight with @marquis.delamort & @fire4skunk š„
Huge thanks for the help with conceptualizing, planning and executing these rituals from the great Marquis. When treading the dark road, many creatures shrouded in shadow cross paths. Iām glad that from the dark the two of us could create some light.
Also, as always, @fire4skunk is a treasure and should be preserved with all the other priceless artifacts on Oak Island. They took part in concrete rituals as conducted by @marquis.delamort for this project. I just sat by and captured them as they unfolded.
I had such a tough time deciding what the cover photo should be, let me know if I chose the right one or if there was something better! Comment your favorite image below šā¤ļøāš„

Rituals at Twilight with @marquis.delamort & @fire4skunk š„
Huge thanks for the help with conceptualizing, planning and executing these rituals from the great Marquis. When treading the dark road, many creatures shrouded in shadow cross paths. Iām glad that from the dark the two of us could create some light.
Also, as always, @fire4skunk is a treasure and should be preserved with all the other priceless artifacts on Oak Island. They took part in concrete rituals as conducted by @marquis.delamort for this project. I just sat by and captured them as they unfolded.
I had such a tough time deciding what the cover photo should be, let me know if I chose the right one or if there was something better! Comment your favorite image below šā¤ļøāš„

Rituals at Twilight with @marquis.delamort & @fire4skunk š„
Huge thanks for the help with conceptualizing, planning and executing these rituals from the great Marquis. When treading the dark road, many creatures shrouded in shadow cross paths. Iām glad that from the dark the two of us could create some light.
Also, as always, @fire4skunk is a treasure and should be preserved with all the other priceless artifacts on Oak Island. They took part in concrete rituals as conducted by @marquis.delamort for this project. I just sat by and captured them as they unfolded.
I had such a tough time deciding what the cover photo should be, let me know if I chose the right one or if there was something better! Comment your favorite image below šā¤ļøāš„

Rituals at Twilight with @marquis.delamort & @fire4skunk š„
Huge thanks for the help with conceptualizing, planning and executing these rituals from the great Marquis. When treading the dark road, many creatures shrouded in shadow cross paths. Iām glad that from the dark the two of us could create some light.
Also, as always, @fire4skunk is a treasure and should be preserved with all the other priceless artifacts on Oak Island. They took part in concrete rituals as conducted by @marquis.delamort for this project. I just sat by and captured them as they unfolded.
I had such a tough time deciding what the cover photo should be, let me know if I chose the right one or if there was something better! Comment your favorite image below šā¤ļøāš„
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