Gold on Gold

From chunky gold rings to sparkling bangles to french tip acrylics, Black culture has influenced many aspects of today’s beauty culture. Long and thick acrylic nails with intricate designs overlaid and gems/charms on top sit on a hand decorated with numerous bangles and bracelets and nearly every finger lays complimented by bright gold rings. The gold that sits on her hands and nails are only a snippet of a larger collection of jewelry purchased and gifted over time and adolescence. The painting consists of an acrylic red background and underpainting layered with gouache paints on top. This bright and punchy color combination demonstrates not only the style she holds but the light she brings into each and every room.