Desiree

Visual Art – Washington, D.C.

My name is Desiree Onwudiachi, I am 21 years old from laurel Maryland. I am Nigerian decent and come from a family of 5 girls Currently living in Baltimore Maryland attending Morgan State University pursuing a degree in Hospitality Management. I have been an artist my whole life. At the age of 7 I was drawing on walls in my house and couldn\'t help it. Growing up as a child of color I , always been infatuated by black beauty and a black women curves. I found myself always drawing woman with small waist and big hips and big butts because that was my perception of and beautiful. I began painting 3 years ago and I haven\'t stopped since. Painting helps me to really get my emotions on paper. I love drawing black woman and I use it as a form of empowerment for woman of color. I am also a model who takes pride in executing visions and creating art with my face and body which related to my paintings as well. I am inspired by spice girls, 90\'s pop stars like TLC, AALIYAH, and 3LW which have made a huge impact on me today and made me who I am. I am very spiritual and love GOD.