The African American Character From Charles Schultz's Peanuts

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I create art to inspire change. My goal is to use visual art as a means to address, further explore and dissect pressing issues in society. Inspired by public figures who use their platforms to make a difference in the world, each of my paintings include the use of historical facts and statistics incorporated as raw materials. My creation method incorporates the use of round tipped brushes to create vivid bold lines and a cohesive feel, I also favor the use of vibrant colors and acrylic paint because it provides a sense of liveliness and elements of texture that convey the hard beautiful truths behind each work.

Franklin, the African American character from Charles Schultz's "Peanuts," is the primary subject depicted in my work. My work falls

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