I'm a portrait artist, painting women in the motion of dance. I also record them talking about their lives and what dancing means to them. The stories are candid, inspiring and uplifting to listen to. I hope they inspire women and people who listen to them, to connect to their bodies, to each other, and their joy.

The Glorious Way She Moves

Bennie talks about her life, women's issues, and how she feels about dance.

Bennie's Glorious Story

Audio narrative for The Glorious Way She Moves portrait series.

Gloria Ray

Gloria's Glorious Story

Aissatou Sidime Blanton speaks about her life and what dance means to her for The Glorious Way She Moves - Black Venus Exhibition in San Antonio, Texas. Muse Aissatou wore traditional Indigo print from Guinea where her paternal family resides, with hand carved jewelry made by her paternal family members. She danced to music by Sadi Keita and other Malinke/Mandika musicians of her family's ethnic groups.
Financial Advisor / Curator /Black Contemporary Art Collector

Aissatou's Glorious Story

Aralyn shares her story of how music and movement impact her life for The Glorious Way She Moves exhibition.
High School Senior  / Aspiring Singer and Composer / Global Medicine Pioneer

Aralyn Glorious Story

Gracie Poe reflects on the ways dance and movement have impacted her life for The Glorious Way She Moves exhibition.
Sculptor / San Antonio Queen of Soul Pageant Founder / Retired Regional Fashion Merchandise Manager

Gracie Glorious Story

Glory Jones expresses how she feels about dance and the ways it impacts her life for The Glorious Way She Moves Project/Exhibition.
T-shirt Designer / Screen printer / Retail Sales Rep / Roller Skater

Glory's Glorious Story

I'm a contemporary portrait and figure artist. I work with traditional painting, digital animation, and video and audio editing. I love what the power of sound and story telling adds to my portrait work to create a multi-sensory experience for those viewing my work.

Bennie's Glorious Story

Barbara Felix