To some, a global girl group is a group with members from various countries and continents. To others, it’s a girl group that is popular internationally. Throughout history, there have been multiple top girl groups such as Fifth Harmony, TLC, Spice Girls, Destiny’s Child, and many more. Girl groups have used their platforms to sendContinue reading “To Be a “Global” Girl Group…”
Author Archives: Lua is Wonderful
Who Run The World? Girls!
This is a piece I made for an art competition with the theme “women in aviation.” I used water color pencils which was a new material to me at the time. In the background, there is a lyric from Beyoncé’s song “Run the World (Girls).”
Misty Copeland Black History Project (2/21/25)
In the words of Pablo Picasso, “I am always doing things I can’t do, that’s how I get to do them.” This mindset is what got Misty Copeland to become a well-respected ballerina in an industry that did not approve of African American dancers. The art of dance is said to have been around sinceContinue reading “Misty Copeland Black History Project (2/21/25)”
In Honor of Afrobeats
Afrobeats have begun to rise in K-pop with many songs like “Tinnitus” by TOMORROW X TOGETHER, “Rover” by KAI, and “Super (손오공)” by SEVENTEEN. However, throughout its history, K-pop has been known for appropriating other cultures. One of the most prominent is black culture. From using “black English” to straight-up saying slurs, K-pop seems toContinue reading “In Honor of Afrobeats”
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2026 MLK Jr. Oratorical Contest Speech
“I Am the Future of My Community” “What will my future be like?” That is a question we have all asked at some point. You may have imagined flying cars, spaceships, and living on Mars. Maybe the future is much simpler. It could be a nice modern house, a sports car, and a well-paying jobContinue reading “2026 MLK Jr. Oratorical Contest Speech”
African Storytelling Illustrations
These are illustrations I did for an African storytelling event done by my uncle!
Nsukuru (Orange)
Oh nsukuruWhat you mean to meIn life, just enoughYou give me energy Round and rough Small and largeSweet and sourSoft and hard Never the sameBut the same effect The first day I had oneI will never forget Firm, but squishy My thumb making a dent in the sideSweet juice drips outSome getting in my eyeContinue reading “Nsukuru (Orange)”
Tiny Hiatus
From December 22nd to January 5th, I will be going on a small hiatus! It’s nothing serious, I’ll just be taking a break from posting. I will still be active on my Instagram (@luaagcreative)! I hope I can come back with lots of new things to share. See you soon!!! ❤
Big Chop Day
This is another piece I made for my Introduction to Visual Arts class! I really enjoy using colored pencils and crayons to make abstract art. It makes me feel free from any expectations of perfection. This piece is meant to depict the day I decided to cut off my locs. It wasn’t a particularly sadContinue reading “Big Chop Day”