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  • Zahira Kelly

  • 26 / Female
  • ATLANTA, Georgia, US
  • Last Login: 7/21/2009

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Interests

  • General

    I am available to do custom artwork for anyone who should request it! In order to do one I need a large, high quality picture of your face and a general idea of what you would like. For USD$75.00 you will recieve a high quality archival 11x17 print and a digital file as well. Turn around time is about 2-3 weeks. Paypal is accepted.
    Prints of my work are also available for $25!
    Feel free to message me for more info!

  • Music

    Betty Davis, James Brown, Seu Jorge, Nina Simone, Etta James, Muddy Waters, Sly and the Family Stone, Fela Kuti, Antibalas, and much more!!!

Details

  • Status: Married
  • Here for: Networking, Friends
  • Ethnicity: Other
  • Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
  • Children: Proud parent

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About me:

I am Zahira Kelly, a digital pin up artist. I can also be contacted at kellysdolls@gmail.com. Join my Facebook page here: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Kellys-Dolls/58560907794?ref=nf

My work is loosely based on classic American pin up art, except it features primarily women of color!

It all began when I decided I wanted a tattoo of a classic pin up but as long and hard as I searched I could not find any that looked anything like me. This led me to create my own!

Classic pin up art became known as iconic Americana in the 1940's and 1950's during World War II. During this era the socio-political climate and racial tensions of the United States did not allow for women of color to be featured in the times artwork.

Due to this, there is a void to be filled when it comes to finding women of color featured as the traditional pin up.

My goal is merely to capture the overt femininity and subtle sexuality of what was a largely ignored population in 1940's and 1950's style. .. ..

Who I'd like to meet:

Beautiful women! Artists! Art Lovers!

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