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“Painting from life was incredibly important for me because it allowed me to train my eyes to see everything that is there. But I realized early on that painting from life wasn't something that I was all that invested in. I was always more interested in the painting than I was the people. For me, removing that as a compulsion offered me a lot more freedom to actually paint and think about color, form, movement, and light.”

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Lynette Yiadom-Boakye

Lynette Yiadom-Boakye is a British painter known for her portraits of black individuals. Her work is characterized by simple lines and vivid colors, exploring themes of race, identity, and memory. more

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