UNTITLED LOVE 2 by Maisha Hughes

yesterday/when I was me/I didn't yet know/today would be/but I am here/in the now/wondering why and how/I have become/so much/a mother/another/a friend/a jewel/a tool/a sister/a hero/from first/to a zero/a blessing/a messenger/a vessel/all I know/and the most of/what I ever will be/is yours truly/the one and only/myself and me

I am Maisha Hughes, and I am a Detroit native. My first experience as an artist began in her early childhood. I've attended art courses at WCCC, CCS, Young Artists & Co. Inc., and Columbus College of Art & Design. I graduated from Cass Technical High School with a focus in Fashion Illustration. I work primarily in acrylic paint, and my intent is always to paint from the perspective of a person of color.

My influences were Wes Simpson, Bob Ross, and Gustav Klimt. I come from a family of artists and musicians so it can be said that painting is in my DNA.