THE CANDY SHOP
Karolina’s realistic, larger-than-life oil-colored pencil drawing series The Candy Shop breathes a renewed passion into the sugary candies from your youth, with a seductive overtone playing to our desire for the sweet life.
“from the heart”
Oiled colored pencil, graphite and charcoal on archival paper.
22 ¼ x 22 ¼ in
Custom, pink anodized aluminum frame, Ultra Vue Glass with anti-reflective surface and UV protection.
“SUGAR DADDY”
Oiled colored pencil on archival paper.
22 ¼ x 22 ¼ in
Custom, orange anodized aluminum frame, Ultra Vue Glass with anti-reflective surface and UV protection.
“TUPAC, THE SHINING SERPENT”
Graphite & charcoal on archival paper.
44 ⅝ x 33 ⅝ in
Custom gold color finish wood frame with texture, three inch white matte and Ultra Vue Glass with anti-reflective surface and UV protection.
Symbolism of this piece:
Tupac Amaru Shakur was named after a famous Inca warrior whose name was Tupac Amaru meaning Shining Serpent, which is represented in the snake-like ring I drew. The third eye in the same ring represents open-mindedness and inner wisdom. You can also see my portrayal on a famous crown on the second ring that portrays a ‘King of New York’, originally worn by Biggie Smalls. I intentionally drew and made 2Pac’s scars, bullet wounds and tattoos conspicuous as they are part of his life story. The Queen Nefertiti tattoo represents his love for his mother and is a symbol of strong women. The text ‘2 Die 4’ comes from his song lyric – “You know what my momma used to tell me. If ya can’t find something to live for…. then you best, find something to die for”. But his very first tattoo was his ‘2PAC’ tattoo, which he inked when he was 18 years old. Custom gold frame completes my visual representation of 2Pac’s story.
“LIKE JAGGER”
Mixed media: graphite, charcoal and red “tulle” fabric on archival paper. The red fabric was permanently applied with spray adhesive, once the drawing of the eyes and glasses was completed and secured.
42 x 29 ⅝ in
Custom black gloss enamel wood frame with texture. Two inch 6ply white matte and Ultra Vue Glass with anti-reflective surface and UV protection.
Currently on exhibit at ART UNIFIED GALLERY
“canelo”
Mexican boxer CANELO ÁLVAREZ
Graphite, charcoal & colored pencil on archival paper.
42 1/2 x 36 5/8 in
Black frame with white matte and Ultra Vue Glass with anti-reflective surface and UV protection.
Currently on exhibit at ART UNIFIED GALLERY
“brady”
Graphite, charcoal, colored pencil & black acrylic paint (for the eye blacks) on archival paper.
42 1/2 x 36 5/8 in
Black frame with white matte and Ultra Vue Glass with anti-reflective surface and UV protection.
“NO HUMAN IS LIMITED”
A portrait of Eliud Kipchoge, the best male marathon runner in the world, and the first person in recorded history to run a marathon in under two hours. His time was 1:59:40, and his motto in life is “No Human is Limited”. I expresses this with a special logo she designed on his running shirt. I used the colors of the flag of his native country Kenya.
Charcoal, graphite and colored pencil on archival paper.
29 x 25 in
Black frame with white matte and Ultra Vue Glass with anti-reflective surface and UV protection.
“kobe”
Graphite, charcoal and colored pencil on archival paper.
25 x 21 in
Black frame with white matte and Ultra Vue Glass with anti-reflective surface and UV protection.
Currently on exhibit at ART UNIFIED GALLERY
1329 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, California 90291
“sade”
I captured Sade wearing white turtleneck from when she performed at Live Aid in 1985, plus her signature braid and earrings.
Charcoal, graphite on archival paper.
29 x 25 in
Black frame with white matte and Ultra Vue Glass with anti-reflective surface and UV protection.
“NEVER GIVE UP”
I designed the NEVER GIVE UP boxing gloves in this drawing to express Mike’s motto “You never lose until you actually give up”.
Charcoal, graphite on archival paper.
29 x 25 in
Black frame with white matte and Ultra Vue Glass with anti-reflective surface and UV protection.
Currently on exhibit at ART UNIFIED GALLERY
“freedom”
This is a portrait of George Michael. The LGBTQ earring represents that love is a human right and the sky & ocean reflection in his glasses represents being free to be who you are.
Mixed media: charcoal, graphite and watercolor on archival paper.
29 x 25 in
Black frame with white matte and Ultra Vue Glass with anti-reflective surface and UV protection.
“most dope”
A portrait of a rapper Mac Miller.
Graphite, charcoal and colored pencil archival paper.
25 x 21 in
Black frame with white matte and Ultra Vue Glass with anti-reflective surface and UV protection.
“GODDESS”
With this drawing I want to bring spotlight to women empowerment by capturing a powerful and striking woman. Inspired by the beauty and story of a supermodel Adut Akech who is also a Sudanese refugee and making fashion history now. Queen Nefertiti was my other inspiration and red and green colors symbolizes Africa.
Charcoal, graphite and colored pencil on archival paper.
29 x 25 in
Black frame with white matte and Ultra Vue Glass with anti-reflective surface and UV protection.
“LOST IN BILL”
“Lost in Translation”, one of my favorite movies inspired her to draw Bill Murray. The Suntory scene where Bill had a memorable part and famously said “for relaxing times, make it Suntory time.”
Charcoal, graphite on archival paper.
29 x 25 in
Black frame with white matte and Ultra Vue Glass with anti-reflective surface and UV protection.
“A SIGN OF MARILYN”
My drawing of Marilyn Monroe represents lost dreams in the land of dreams “City of Angeles”… the beauty and the beast… although it can be interpreted in many different ways.
Charcoal, graphite on archival paper.
29 x 25 in
Black frame with white matte and Ultra Vue Glass with anti-reflective surface and UV protection.
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