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Thursday, February 1, 2018

Marvel's Black Panther Inspired Painting by Benita

Acrylic painting by Benita Blocker, 2018.

Marvel Studios is releasing the "Black Panther" movie this month. They had a #BlackPantherFanArt challenge to get featured on their Instagram page.  I had some downtime, and I whipped this painting up pretty quick.  The statute to the right of the superhero can double for his hand being up or down.  

It has an abstract feel of claws or teeth. It is up to you to see what you want to see in the painting. 

Enjoy!!!

A Look at a Well Constructed Ladies High Heel Shoe

Steel/Metal  construction

These three inch heels were made in Italy, and they felt like heaven whether one is full figured or not.

These babies were in the back of my closet. Vintage. They held up long enough for me to vogue in them.

Dry rot is real.  These heels were over a decade old.

They were sewn and well constructed.

That metal bar was as sturdy as the first day it was placed in the shoe.

Looks like good architecture.  I wonder if any of the ladies shoes are constructed like this anymore?


Guess (Made in Italy) Shoes

I was told shoe companies used to make shoes more comfortable.  Well, based on this shoe, I have a new respect for shoe construction. Don't you?

Guess what? I found the original shoe box!

@2001 List price: $102.00 Lowered price: $74.90 and Sale price: $49.00 (size: 7.5, I have small feet)



Sunday, January 21, 2018

January 2018: Montega Bay Jamaica shooting at a Funeral

The views were at a 20,000 views range when I first started paying attention.

After rewatching the video, over and over again, I, myself, would question three people as suspects.

However, I will not elaborate which three because I am not an authority on shootouts.

On a different subject, I did notice how fashion forward the clothes and hair was.  I made the following comment:  "On a positive note, it is good to see so many men and women embracing microlocs.  Sisterlocks, TM, Brotherlocks, tm. Sad to hear about the violence!"


OMG!  The hateful responses began.

OMG! I did not curse anyone.  I remained respectful, but still felt the "hate."

A few people mentioned that because people could not find jobs, people were accepting money to kill others for "petty matters."  I even had to block one person because she literally just made no sense at all.
Then along comes a "White man" with a "fucking shithole countries" comment.  Of course, I am thinking. Here is where the Jamaicans are going to go in on him.


I think most simply ignored the White man's "racist" comments, but one commenter that gave me such a difficult time, actually, had a cordial conversation.


The commenter even wanted me to see how "respectful" to the "White man" he was and totally disrespected me as a "Black woman."


Well, while this commenter did NOT represent the majority of the folks on this thread, I wasted so much time and energy on this dialogue that I felt compelled to create an article on it.

The local paper is the Jamaica Gleaner. "One dead at funeral shooting" is a reference article.


I highly caution people about the Montega Bay, Jamaica destination for vacation.
(I updated my Instagram app; different look)

Acrylic Painting on my Own!

Acrylic Painting by Benita Blocker, 2017.

After consulting with an art gallery, I have learned that I am a young artist.  I need to find my niche.

Acrylic painting by Benita Blocker, 2018.

I typically screenshot pictures from the Internet that inspire me to paint.  The colors can vary a little, but I like having a goal in mind.

Acrylic painting by Benita Blocker, 2017.

This butterfly took a lot of time tweaking.  It probably is one of my least favorite paintings.  I have learned that expensive paints on a cheap canvas balance nicely.  Also, cheap paint on a higher quality canvas also balances out nicely.

Acrylic painting by Benita Blocker, 2017.

Eventually, I plan to have a collection of artwork to sell.  I am still learning.  I think that I will be giving these initial paintings away.  I still need to develop a signature look and niche market.  I am trying to decide on colors and more.  I like landscapes and skylines.

Acrylic painting by Benita Blocker, 2017.

Actor JahKing Guillory (can't remember his alias name) took this photo.  I painted with richer colors.  Some people thought that it represented the 2017 Wildfires.  It was not my intent, but I can see it.


Sunday, January 7, 2018

Poem: Ho Ho Ho


Trying to defend women's rights surrounding a "young ho."
People who were clueless of "Soho" called me an "old ho."
Upon collaborating to demand respect, she and I were labeled "proud ho's."
When the real message was to teach people to get to know the "ho" before  judging the "ho." 
They might find that there are smart "ho's," 
and through discovery may realize that some are "no ho." 
So start with a "hi ho" in this season of the "ho ho ho!"

Happy 2018!!!!

Tuesday, October 3, 2017

Poem: Who I Can Be (2003)

Who I Can Be poem 
copyright 2003
written by Benita Blocker


The poem was recognized and awarded.

Editor's Choice Award for Outstanding Achievement in Poetry!

It was a chilling poem in 2003, and it is still a chilling poem today.

Real Fingernails: Less housework yields longer Nails

I fractured my humerus in my right arm.  The injured arm has been disabled allowing my real fingernails on that hand to reach unprecedented lengths.  My thumb has never grown out this long.  Everyone is noticing.

Real fingernails . . . cannot buy these!

I will try to capture another image within another week or two to show even longer length.  Consider this: May be an incentive to pay someone else to complete housework so that the lady of the house spends less on nail enhancements.

Started using OPI nail strengthener to keep them from breaking.

Real fingernails; real proud!