Author Archives: J.arifuller

Wishing Jar

So many wishes…pretty ones, shimmery ones, sturdy ones, vibrant ones, dull ones, lovey-dovey ones…I had so many wishesbut they never left my lips to reach youbecause the space between us felt too great.So many wishes thatI’d wished you’d fulfill,I wished to fulfill,I wish we would fulfill.How silly of me, to walk around with all theseContinue reading “Wishing Jar”

The reality of self-acceptance

Who I am is what I got, The life I have is the one I got,The nose I have is the one I got, The lips I have are the ones I got, The wrinkles I have are the ones I got,The smile and frown lines I have are the ones I got, The earsContinue reading “The reality of self-acceptance”

A Word From Our Ancestors | bell hooks

September 25, 1952 – December 15, 2021 To Learn More: The bell hooks center – Berea College List of Works (A small selection) Conversations

Marine Life Illustrations

Hawksbill Sea Turtle, 2024 | 5.5in x 8in | Ink Leatherback Sea Turtle, 2024 | 5.5in x 8in | Ink Whale Shark, 2022 | 5.5in x 8in | Ink Spotted Eagle Rays, 2022 | 5.5in x 8in | Ink Rio Grande Sucker, 2021 | 6in x 9in | Ink Blue Catfish, 2021 | 6in xContinue reading “Marine Life Illustrations”

Oscillation

The state of oscillating, which is to swing backward and forward between two points. It also applies to vary between opposing beliefs, feelings, or theories. This series represents the oscillating/oscillation of the various emotions one experiences; such as the ebbs and waves of being overwhelmed, joy, laughter, etc. Oscillation | 2021 | 48in x 8inContinue reading “Oscillation”

Botanicals

Early Red Yucca, 2023 | 13in x 20in | Color Pencil + Ink + Textured Paper The preparation before the bloom; Hollyhock, 2023 | 13in x 20in | Color Pencil + Ink + Textured Paper Peach soft camilla, 2023 | 13in x 20in | Color Pencil + Ink + Textured Paper The contentment of theContinue reading “Botanicals”