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Even the digital spaces which are explicitly intended for “staying connected” often leave us feeling isolated, inadequate and more lonely than ever. SylviaPaints Mission Statement: To create art for human centered healing by shifting the focus away from devices or things and back to people. I try to create portraits that display just enough mystery or intrigue within the subjects that it prompts the viewer to reflect on their own essence, their connections to other people and the beauty of human creativity. SylviaPaints Art Studio & Gallery: To serve as a display and work space for Sylvia Sykes as well as a community art space for other local artists and craftwork. The gallery sells fine art, handmade jewelry, greeting cards, drink ware and fine art prints. Services include art classes, Sip&Paint style events, custom portraiture, acrylic shoe customization and basic print services for local creators. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec610a9bfc31b4807a1cbce/1590039633342-VCV6XINMVMOO2GZDH2M6/IMG_0470.jpg About - The Artist Sylvia Sykes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec610a9bfc31b4807a1cbce/1599506132389-CQ8D5ON3X80WW7G4HT5C/41FA53AE-0BC0-40DE-BE12-32D8CB312E18.jpg About Adorable Me with my Mom at 4 years old. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec610a9bfc31b4807a1cbce/1599506671099-YZHU8JCQ1WUPFTMNXYS2/AEA03073-3C21-47B7-BA0C-48DF84547BC7_4_5005_c.jpg About Good Ole’ Miller South https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec610a9bfc31b4807a1cbce/1599506727957-N0V0KQXX3L82PRAZP2AU/8AF61454-BB68-4AA9-93E3-535A8B279AC3.jpeg About 7th & 8th Grade Me - Happy as can be at an arts school. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec610a9bfc31b4807a1cbce/1599506948199-9Z34R8BP339W4QP69ICJ/DEC5DF42-BF2E-4890-A0CC-3AE6C7FAB111.jpeg About 2016 University of Akron Graduation with my brother Joe Sykes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec610a9bfc31b4807a1cbce/1599507900846-6FNJG3H0DVMKVXZTQUOG/8CC327FA-5DA8-4D78-85D5-2F0CBB94C3E3.jpeg About My Favorite photo of us together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec610a9bfc31b4807a1cbce/1599507109713-5I5ZSTX52IHN2JXEZMHR/E88F14BF-5CF4-4A8F-9161-D029E7DC808F.jpeg About This was a big step for me. 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Look at that face! Pure Love. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec610a9bfc31b4807a1cbce/1601575538472-KNWB0TZM6WGJH7HXI66N/3F3B3405-E560-4AF2-B3F7-1AC6BD1C3074.jpeg Gallery - Art in Context I save every handwritten card anyone ever gives me. They all go into a photo album. especially the ones about art. I go back and read them when I’m not feeling too good about my progression & they always remind me of my WHY. ❤️ I don’t do it to create perfection, I do it to elevate lives. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec610a9bfc31b4807a1cbce/1600870775197-B20UJB7LY0L133T8TNMB/IMG_2202.jpg Gallery - Art in Context This is the super aesthetic scene directly from my sisters bedside. In her words “I always place it so that it’s visible when I first wake up. She reminds me that ‘I’m that bitch and I got this’”. 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See below. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec610a9bfc31b4807a1cbce/1600803788530-T48E3Q9DVT4LXYD7UPCZ/image-asset.jpeg Gallery - Art in Context What a review! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec610a9bfc31b4807a1cbce/1600803880204-W3II8YV0BRF7CYAPGQVI/IMG_2173.jpg Gallery - Art in Context Taylor Williams with her Birthday portrait in 2016. It’s the joy for me ! Taylor is an artist herself so I knew she would appreciate this one. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec610a9bfc31b4807a1cbce/1600804039057-WAZU3HZQLOTZ5HIBN67S/IMG_2166.jpg Gallery - Art in Context Miss Anijah Ruple in her grandads living area. This is the only Black & White portrait I’ve done and it goes very well with the decor. But let’s be honest, Anijah is the star of this photo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec610a9bfc31b4807a1cbce/1600804290637-CJNFAZXR1TM4421RLGUC/IMG_2176.JPG Gallery - Art in Context Black History Month Display at the Akron Summit County Main Library in February 2019. This display was arranged by my sister Rozsa Sykes. I was so honored that she thought of my work for the display. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec610a9bfc31b4807a1cbce/1600804562342-0RPNTKJOL0VI5G2AE2PG/image-asset.jpeg Gallery - Art in Context Joseph with his birthday present. The painting was commissioned by his mother Patty who was a coworker of mine. Their entire family are such a great people, it was a joy to contribute to such a special gift. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec610a9bfc31b4807a1cbce/1600804933930-UB839OMBU3GW0NBHKCB8/image-asset.jpeg Gallery - Art in Context Another good one of Joseph with a side-by-side of Watson and his official portrait. The cuteness is just too much. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec610a9bfc31b4807a1cbce/1600805050245-H3EZ6DF7GBSH3QPU07F3/IMG_2175.JPG Gallery - Art in Context This commission was a birthday gift for DJ who enjoys the band White Chapel as well as token cards. The format was intended to be a combination of those favorite things. I am the most impressed that the cat enjoys it! If a cat says something is good then it is, indeed, very good. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec610a9bfc31b4807a1cbce/1600909109607-VAK17XYK9MYO5MK19Q9G/IMG_2227.JPG Gallery - Art in Context Sometimes art needs a neighbor. Anyone who knows my mom (the subject of this portrait) understands how perfect this Faith, Hope, Love sign is next to her. Even if you don’t know my mom the adjacent text art gives you a major hint about her personality and compliments the portrait perfectly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec610a9bfc31b4807a1cbce/1600805325460-AZ1VPT8Y0OINUSZOFS12/IMG_2181.JPG Gallery - Art in Context Having art in your home does WONDERS for children who absorb everything. You can tell Peanut really enjoys the painting of his Uncle Jon. There is no way to measure how witnessing creativity is developing his young brain. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec610a9bfc31b4807a1cbce/1600805732166-VK27PTRB7OFWXJSUQLAH/IMG_2193.jpg Gallery - Art in Context A quick turnaround time isn’t always a guarantee but receiving a masterpiece, is. (p.s. sylviashines is my personal instagram, sylviapaints is my art account). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec610a9bfc31b4807a1cbce/1600805964297-6FNDYQIRCG2D5F5AX0NZ/image-asset.jpeg Gallery - Art in Context How perfect is it that these bed sheets match the painting?? What an awesome way to add a touch of romance to the bedroom. 2018, Commissioned by my cousin Pooh for her husband and herself. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec610a9bfc31b4807a1cbce/1600871173052-BBVNLYFMTFYMDCSFIACL/IMG_2186.JPG Gallery - Art in Context This painting was a gift for Angela Xayavong. When asked of any impressions from the artwork, Angela responded that “The painting has been a reminder to myself to appreciate the moment. I look over to it, and remember that pain is only temporary” making her nightside a perfect setting for the piece. https://www.sylviasykesart.com/portfolio-2/traditional-portraits monthly 0.5 2024-07-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec610a9bfc31b4807a1cbce/f8502cee-5db1-47c8-9d3a-6b5228d93d1d/IMG_0117.jpeg Gallery - Traditional Portraits 2018-2023 "Still Wild", 2022. 32"x40" Acrylic on Canvas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec610a9bfc31b4807a1cbce/1650049096628-HUE0W3B7D2QZT2RU23DG/IMG_7100.jpg Gallery - Traditional Portraits 2018-2023 Detail of "God Bless", 2021. Acrylic on Canvas. Self portrait. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec610a9bfc31b4807a1cbce/bc8435a6-dcdf-4667-a80e-8f0c237ff940/tempImagemfUU0L.png Gallery - Traditional Portraits 2018-2023 Ms. Jocelyn. 2022. 24"x24" Acrylic on Canvas. Click on picture to read about the subject. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec610a9bfc31b4807a1cbce/a52852fc-7b5c-4d10-9e87-a9515ed87de5/IMG_1754.jpeg Gallery - Traditional Portraits 2018-2023 Depicting Big D, founder of Main Street Saloon in Akron, OH. Commission, 2022. 24"x30" Acrylic on canvas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec610a9bfc31b4807a1cbce/1650048993475-IZ9UAZGMRH1TBV1D0YGO/IMG_7100.jpg Gallery - Traditional Portraits 2018-2023 Detail of "God Bless", 2021. Acrylic on Canvas depicting my older sister Kayla. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec610a9bfc31b4807a1cbce/f8a1079d-ce3f-401e-8595-fc70cea6d40a/IMG_1387.jpeg Gallery - Traditional Portraits 2018-2023 "Mary Coyle", 2022. 24"x30" Acrylic on Canvas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec610a9bfc31b4807a1cbce/1650049571858-CIJ8BRJD5ULA2GNQACYO/IMG_7100.jpg Gallery - Traditional Portraits 2018-2023 Detail of "God Bless", 2021. Depicting my brother Joe. Acrylic on Canvas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec610a9bfc31b4807a1cbce/1590042564716-CFV5PGOWPQ4Z7QTVBVWY/IMG_0322.jpeg Gallery - Traditional Portraits 2018-2023 10"x10" Oil on Canvas Board. A Painting of my Mother. 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec610a9bfc31b4807a1cbce/1597661253803-S92XA00YSUS849B3WGPO/IMG_1501.jpg Gallery - Traditional Portraits 2018-2023 20" x 20" Acrylic on Canvas Commission. 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec610a9bfc31b4807a1cbce/37f20971-d5fc-4e44-b2dd-22b5c5c44f71/IMG_5974.JPG Gallery - Traditional Portraits 2018-2023 24"x28" Acrylic on Canvas Open Sale 2021. Click Image to purchase. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec610a9bfc31b4807a1cbce/1590042564183-XIF9MST2DN5I4WULAWJ3/IMG_0324.jpeg Gallery - Traditional Portraits 2018-2023 24"x30" Acrylic on Canvas Commission 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec610a9bfc31b4807a1cbce/c185bdb7-c9d7-4e33-91ec-a7d771007adc/26F6EEEE-C2E7-400C-B1E2-445D58FCC9E8.jpeg Gallery - Traditional Portraits 2018-2023 Detail of 24"x30" Acrylic on Canvas Commission 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec610a9bfc31b4807a1cbce/1592857199359-B7WV704JB849QWS3YYJS/2586C64C-35FC-4204-AA1F-13C867A291F4_1_201_a.jpeg Gallery - Traditional Portraits 2018-2023 20"x24" Acrylic on Canvas Commission 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec610a9bfc31b4807a1cbce/21a57ded-b379-4921-9f92-5265092a471b/4CA8059D-2647-4E9F-AC59-CE51FB3A4B74.jpeg Gallery - Traditional Portraits 2018-2023 Detail of 24"x30" Acrylic on Canvas Commission 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec610a9bfc31b4807a1cbce/1600906784755-KY3UX208B2CAYMSI68FS/1121B5A0-C5A7-42DB-A2E8-E6CC04A678BB_1_201_a.jpeg Gallery - Traditional Portraits 2018-2023 20"x20" Acrylic on Canvas Commission 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec610a9bfc31b4807a1cbce/1650049791411-81GT7227M5K5UOEN123X/IMG_7100.jpg Gallery - Traditional Portraits 2018-2023 Detail of "God Bless", 2021. Acrylic on Canvas. Depicting my sister Rozsa. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec610a9bfc31b4807a1cbce/7682ed48-c0d0-45ff-86d1-2cca58925185/841DC403-441D-4337-B365-177BF1F8911C.jpeg Gallery - Traditional Portraits 2018-2023 24"x30" Acrylic on Canvas Open Sale. Click on image to buy Prints. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec610a9bfc31b4807a1cbce/1600906927681-RQZM00M4349XR9XJ5B69/58B10DA0-FF95-490F-A577-5D4624CAF3B4_1_201_a.jpeg Gallery - Traditional Portraits 2018-2023 20"x24" Acrylic on Canvas Commission 2018 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec610a9bfc31b4807a1cbce/1600906928012-QLMM11D594X150TK6U98/25D22E97-88B2-4E16-A5D2-B511D502007F_1_201_a.jpeg Gallery - Traditional Portraits 2018-2023 20"x24" Acrylic on Canvas Commission 2018 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec610a9bfc31b4807a1cbce/1600906927560-EGH0U045YB3BA6MZ95RV/1397A932-02D6-4CBA-BFCB-CB223FC1680E_1_201_a.jpeg Gallery - Traditional Portraits 2018-2023 16"x20" Acrylic on Canvas Commission 2018 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec610a9bfc31b4807a1cbce/1650126679077-5XXYP3BQM1ISN8FIF8DG/SSykesCharlee.jpg Gallery - Traditional Portraits 2018-2023 Detail of Charlee, Commission 2022. Original is 24"x36" Acrylic on Canvas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec610a9bfc31b4807a1cbce/763c5bb8-46a6-4fe3-8e09-29471a5cbc9e/IMG_7115.jpeg Gallery - Traditional Portraits 2018-2023 "God Bless", 2021. Commission, 20"x40". Acrylic on Canvas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec610a9bfc31b4807a1cbce/1590042564272-ZWA1IVV2L1MWS9EPISSU/IMG_0318.jpeg Gallery - Traditional Portraits 2018-2023 24"x30" Acrylic on Canvas Commission. 2018 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec610a9bfc31b4807a1cbce/1590042564188-HFQOZ7KYDJVUR8QLGQ9L/IMG_0323.jpeg Gallery - Traditional Portraits 2018-2023 24"x30" Acrylic on Canvas Commission 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec610a9bfc31b4807a1cbce/eee26365-d69c-46b7-89d1-a9de000b5707/D20D5AE7-5B0A-43F8-93D5-09E445FF5955.jpeg Gallery - Traditional Portraits 2018-2023 Detail of 24"x30" Acrylic on Canvas Commission 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec610a9bfc31b4807a1cbce/d3ae2f05-83d0-4050-b3b9-d354c9d20b07/A3E5BCB0-4AB6-4990-A734-957876378562.jpeg Gallery - Traditional Portraits 2018-2023 24"x30 Acrylic on Canvas Commission. Click on image to read my thoughts on this painting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec610a9bfc31b4807a1cbce/1600907053134-5ZIDC33J3X5JA3XWF1L4/E318D3AD-D291-43F0-AC8A-321F30EAFD56_1_201_a.jpeg Gallery - Traditional Portraits 2018-2023 16"x16" Acrylic on Canvas Commission 2017 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec610a9bfc31b4807a1cbce/1600907276509-DW07NU62SJTGIEN2N5WO/E4CF19FE-8F22-40A8-9DFA-247E36DEF25F_1_201_a.jpg Gallery - Traditional Portraits 2018-2023 20"x24" Acrylic on Canvas 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec610a9bfc31b4807a1cbce/5e8f7c32-368c-4991-8285-f96cfff3b2fe/462C16E9-A8AB-4333-A892-7DA24095DABF.jpeg Gallery - Traditional Portraits 2018-2023 10"x20" Acrylic on Canvas Open Sale 2021. Click image to purchase. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec610a9bfc31b4807a1cbce/16d3013f-93cc-4acc-bf2b-e5dbc6694fcb/0F60F991-3899-4B00-9A3F-8806DA1E3342.jpeg Gallery - Traditional Portraits 2018-2023 10"x20" Acrylic on Canvas Open Sale 2021. Click image to purchase. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec610a9bfc31b4807a1cbce/956fbeb8-b69e-4711-8d35-b3b5738ac2df/31EC11F8-C09C-4DAA-ADAE-371ABA15925D.jpeg Gallery - Traditional Portraits 2018-2023 24"x30" Oil on Canvas Commission 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec610a9bfc31b4807a1cbce/fad416e5-b966-40d4-9aa2-d57a8441466b/F5203061-F2C3-4E4A-B39E-14C85D2C9AE0.jpeg Gallery - Traditional Portraits 2018-2023 10"x20" Acrylic on Canvas Open Sale 2021. Click Image to purchase. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec610a9bfc31b4807a1cbce/4d5b60b5-e292-4fef-933e-b8494ec612ae/75D1A9D8-1CB8-4384-8272-4D9BF07FF817.jpeg Gallery - Traditional Portraits 2018-2023 24"x30" Acrylic on Canvas Commission 2021. Click on Image to read about my creative process. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec610a9bfc31b4807a1cbce/fcfa9220-52b0-43d6-af52-e5fa8c35b4b4/34E04649-65E6-4A45-8BF8-DDC6EDE5BE1D.jpeg Gallery - Traditional Portraits 2018-2023 24"x30" Acrylic on Canvas Open Sale 2018. Click on image to buy Prints. https://www.sylviasykesart.com/portfolio-2/crowns-series monthly 0.5 2024-07-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec610a9bfc31b4807a1cbce/a5b88d45-8b97-4268-ae38-75e4a6f9bd7e/photo-output.jpeg Gallery - Crowns Series -2022 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec610a9bfc31b4807a1cbce/8f1aa2c4-49d9-478d-8206-ad75fe8533ee/photo-output-2.jpeg Gallery - Crowns Series -2022 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec610a9bfc31b4807a1cbce/24979305-d141-43f2-a458-06d5ef024bfa/IMG_4416.jpeg Gallery - Crowns Series -2022 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec610a9bfc31b4807a1cbce/402aa9b0-182d-46c0-95d8-b1e8c3449e9d/IMG_4413.jpeg Gallery - Crowns Series -2022 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec610a9bfc31b4807a1cbce/0616f656-bbb7-4680-a70c-f0a4609e8a83/IMG_4390.jpeg Gallery - Crowns Series -2022 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec610a9bfc31b4807a1cbce/a12dc014-1a80-4f4b-95a3-9e4a37ed51b5/IMG_4398.jpeg Gallery - Crowns Series -2022 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec610a9bfc31b4807a1cbce/3c0a713e-97ad-49ee-a817-f3db227985bd/IMG_4400.jpeg Gallery - Crowns Series -2022 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec610a9bfc31b4807a1cbce/9e8c4f86-9b8b-4b67-9a3e-fcc739771f0e/IMG_4412.jpeg Gallery - Crowns Series -2022 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec610a9bfc31b4807a1cbce/4a72275a-ff8a-4e64-9f4e-beeb349473e5/IMG_4410.jpeg Gallery - Crowns Series -2022 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec610a9bfc31b4807a1cbce/2549cd58-ea61-43d9-aaca-166776bd7694/IMG_4392.jpeg Gallery - Crowns Series -2022 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec610a9bfc31b4807a1cbce/66541a6f-88ac-47bb-9be6-13196c615cb2/IMG_4396.jpeg Gallery - Crowns Series -2022 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec610a9bfc31b4807a1cbce/4726577e-72a2-4bdb-8681-cc0c188c31ff/IMG_4394.jpeg Gallery - Crowns Series -2022 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec610a9bfc31b4807a1cbce/eb9659a3-e4ff-49c8-993d-c95e1cd3cf0d/IMG_4403.jpeg Gallery - Crowns Series -2022 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec610a9bfc31b4807a1cbce/c9c8afc2-c719-48b2-8f94-d45b09143084/IMG_4416.jpeg Gallery - Crowns Series -2022 Sterling is a musician, producer and mastering engineer. He currently resides in Bavaria, Germany but he started his journey in Akron. OH. Sterling is a hilarious personality with boundless creativity but the top way he has inspired me is by highlighting the beauty in just going with the flow. When he left for Europe it was initially intended to only be for a music tour with his band. However, he ended up never coming back and has since built an entire life there. The rigid planner within me would have died if I ever attempted to do something so spontaneous. But Sterling’s story reminds me that life and creativity need a little room to expand their own direction and just freeform. Hence the reason I captured Sterling with his massive pile of freeform locs. Follow this free spirit on Instagram @spider_the_akronaut or on Facebook at Sterling Hankins. If you share on Social Media please tag myself @sylviapaints, Sterling and/or hashtag #AkronJewels to promote the series. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec610a9bfc31b4807a1cbce/8a78caf9-0586-4577-9955-478ad07da314/IMG_4413.jpeg Gallery - Crowns Series -2022 Jordan describes himself simply as an “individual and an artist”. I think these broad titles speak volumes because I have saw him participate in so many different creative avenues – modeling, dancing, acting. However, he has inspired me the most through his expressions in fashion on Instagram. Through his well paired ensembles Jordan demonstrates one of my favorite tenets of fashion that many people don’t seem to overtly understand – It is not about high-end brands, expensive pieces or fitting into a runway look. Fashion is simply the art of intentionally choosing how you will drape your body each day. Jordan’s looks remind me that my art doesn’t need to be stuffy, elite or only accessible by the rich. It can serve much more of an impact to just Keep it casual. I chose this photo of him because I love how his stance and attitude even makes a snake look like a well draped scarf. Follow this Fashionista on Instagram @acasualfriday. If you share on Social Media please tag myself @sylviapaints, Jordan and/or hashtag #AkronJewels to promote the series. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec610a9bfc31b4807a1cbce/4aa0840b-ad18-4fd3-9667-30c04d1dbfb6/photo-output-2.jpeg Gallery - Crowns Series -2022 This is Bret and Naajia carrying Sixx. Since I have known Naajia in middle school she has always embodied an entire life of creativity with her visual art, hair, clothes and makeup and always inspired me with her transparency. This picture moved me because it highlighted a softer side of her that I had not previously known. (Observing from a very external perspective) Bret seems to be the perfect partner for her and compliments her in ways that seem ethereal. This piece is a symbol of my personal belief in the spiritual crowns we all have in the form of protective angels, guides and ancestors. Their baby Sixx was only Earth side with us for a short time but I believe his spirit will protect them forever. Follow Naajia on Instagram @naajiasaurus. If you share on Social Media please tag myself @sylviapaints, Naajia and/or hashtag #AkronJewels to promote the series. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec610a9bfc31b4807a1cbce/a1da12b8-b412-428a-aa5e-73ac8fbbfbb9/IMG_4403.jpeg Gallery - Crowns Series -2022 Wavy is a makeup artist who I can personally attest to being an eccentric since the 90s - hence the vintage colors in her portrait. When I was a kid Wavy’s family lived down the street from me and whenever she would visit she always just seemed so DIFFERENT. I loved that! She was one of the FIRST people I knew that never tried to fit in, she has always been proud to stand out. Every artist needs an inspiration like that. Artists needs to be able to stand on their own vision no matter the opposition and Wavy has always been a muse for how to do that with ease. Follow this Glam Queen @onewavybabe on instagram or subscribe to her Youtube “Wavy’s World”. If you share on Social Media please tag myself @sylviapaints, Wavy and/or hashtag #AkronJewels to promote the series. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec610a9bfc31b4807a1cbce/2a510501-2f4a-4e44-8129-79ececc155f1/IMG_4396.jpeg Gallery - Crowns Series -2022 DaMaris is a model, artist, Youtuber and Founder of Ohio Models United. Damaris has inspired me by always being boldly non-traditional. He breaks the mold in every category that he participates whether he is modeling, rapping, vlogging or just serving as an overall great human. This reminds me that the only one who can box me in is myself. I do not need to fit my art into a certain definition or category in order to excel. I chose a portrait with flowers framing his crown as a symbol that any walls or boxes he allows are delicate and can be easily adjusted. Check his poses on Instagram @ohiomodelsunited or @dashon_ellis and on Youtube at Dashon Ellis. Reference photo by Brianna Johnson on Instagram @amberandsageimagery. If you share on Social Media please tag myself @sylviapaints, DaMaris, Amber and/or hashtag #AkronJewels to promote the series. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec610a9bfc31b4807a1cbce/a9e4e08a-6460-4eb6-b59a-90c6d4bf9366/IMG_4412.jpeg Gallery - Crowns Series -2022 Gabi is an overall wild person who has made me laugh more than any other coworker I’ve ever had. She is currently studying the art of tattoo and serving as a Cookie Decorator at West Side Bakery where she makes it a personal policy to only cry in the freezer. One time when I was having bad day she charged into work saying “HAVE NO FEAR, YOUR QUEER IS HERE!” which instantly changed the entire vibe for me. Of the many hair colors she has had, I chose to render her from a “red hair” phase because Gabi has always inspired me to stay spicy. Follow this Bad Ass @gabikilljoy on instagram. If you share on Social Media please tag myself @sylviapaints, Gabi and/or hashtag #AkronJewels to promote the series. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec610a9bfc31b4807a1cbce/bf3b28c9-46b4-4268-87a4-ce25affd0a00/IMG_4410.jpeg Gallery - Crowns Series -2022 Briah is a Poet, CEO & Co-Owner of West Akron Rose Spa and PMU Artist. What has inspired me the most from Briah is her unforgivable drive to self-promote. In the past I had anxiety about sharing too much about my art in fear of being perceived as full of myself. However, Briah’s graceful way of sharing information about her ventures and passions online has inpired me to do the same. Her drive always illustrates for me that self-promotion does not make you look FULL of yourself. It makes you appear SURE of yourself – a trait that any entreprenuer should aim to have. I chose neutral tones for her portrait because these colors always make me feel relaxed and grounded reminding me of her impact as a spa awner. Follow this Boss Babe at West Akron Rose Salon & Spa on Facebook or @westakronrose330 on instagram. If you share on Social Media please tag myself @sylviapaints, Briah and/or hashtag #AkronJewels to promote the series. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec610a9bfc31b4807a1cbce/6481029e-47e8-442b-97ec-fe89a4f4f526/IMG_4394.jpeg Gallery - Crowns Series -2022 known Randae for years but she has inspired me for a very specific reason. A while ago she shared on social media that acrylic nail prices were getting too high and debated with others about their demands for work. Very soon after that she announced that she was learning to do nails herself. Since then I haveenjoyed watching her progress on the craft. This is such an isolated specific event but that really resonated with me. Instead of lingering in a space where she was unsatisfied with what was being offered, she made do with what she had available to her. I wish we would all do that. Her bright pink hair reminds me of the spunk she has for life to get what she wants. Follow this nail tech on Instagram @teamfoundationporterfield or on Facebook at “Teamfoundation Porterfield”. If you share on Social Media please tag myself @sylviapaints, Randae and/or hashtag #AkronJewels to promote the series. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec610a9bfc31b4807a1cbce/66d674cf-b654-4ddc-9963-80379fec3462/IMG_4400.jpeg Gallery - Crowns Series -2022 Feddie is a rapper, model, performer and entrepreneur. He has a shoe line, a cologne line and his music has made it to the radio station 107.9 several times. Feddie has inspired me most with his collaborative efforts. He is not only prolific with his individual creations but also in his joint projects with other people in music, videos and content. It always reminds me that we go further with a team mindset. I chose a photo of him wearing orange tinted shades as a metaphor for him seeing the world through a creative lens. Follow this creative on Instagram @feddiepatron, Facebook – Feddie Patron Wilson or YouTube – Feddie Patron. If you share on Social Media please tag myself @sylviapaints, Feddie and/or hashtag #AkronJewels to promote the series. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec610a9bfc31b4807a1cbce/bfa8e784-cfc6-483f-9bf1-de7ae5679b96/photo-output.jpeg Gallery - Crowns Series -2022 Jeff is a model and Digital Creator. He has inspired me by being an individual who doesn’t take life too seriously (in a good way). So many males come off as too masculine or serious to smile in pictures or show unbridled joy. Every time I see him doing as such, it reminds me to take a moment to do the same. Needless to say, this is absolutely the reason I captured him with a cheesy grin full of golds to highlight his golden attitude. Follow this funny guy on Facebook – Pablo Rucker. If you share on Social Media please tag myself @sylviapaints, Jeff and/or hashtag #AkronJewels to promote the series. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec610a9bfc31b4807a1cbce/8cda282a-e2db-4288-86d3-dff71925f3b1/IMG_4390.jpeg Gallery - Crowns Series -2022 November is a singer and songwriter. I highly recommend giving her most recent album “Solstice” a listen which can be found on all platforms. It is amazing! November has inspired me most simply with her VOICE. November’s voice has a warm smoothness to it that reminds me of something vintage (that I can’t quiteplace). Her distinct sound reminds me that each of us have some kind of unique trait that is our gift or our essence. Every time I hear hers I am moved to hone in on mine. She also has not a single ounce of hate in her spirit which I love. I chose this picture of her because the warm light is reminiscent of what her voice sounds like to me. Follow this beauty on Instagram @itsmissnovember, Facebook – November Williams or YouTube – November Williams. If you share on Social Media please tag myself @sylviapaints, November and/or hashtag #AkronJewels to promote the series. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec610a9bfc31b4807a1cbce/b41ef0fd-ceb4-4724-9212-c558eb145809/IMG_4392.jpeg Gallery - Crowns Series -2022 Emerald Neki is a rapper, singer, performer, poet, hairstylist, graphic artist, digital creator and overall probably the most glamorous person I know. Emerald’s perseverance, transparency and versatility has always inspired me to continue to diversify the ways I can manifest my creativity and tell my story. She has overcome a lot of obstacles but she never lets anything stop her. She recently surpassed over 2 million streams of her music, via various platforms, and continues to build her legacy. This lady has had so many different looks but I chose to capture her with her yellow hair to symbolize her enthusiasm and optimism to keep going with her craft. Follow this Girl Boss on Instagram @emeraldneki, TikTok @emeraldneki7, Facebook – Jewelz Jackson or YouTube – Emerald Neki. If you share on Social Media please tag myself @sylviapaints, Emerald and/or hashtag #AkronJewels to promote the series. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec610a9bfc31b4807a1cbce/0a633824-378b-4381-87a4-664d9af77e1f/IMG_4398.jpeg Gallery - Crowns Series -2022 Ama is a Poet, Songwriter, Blogger and Digital Creator. Ama inspires me by simply being an overall creative, however, what has inspired me the most is her peaceful and tranquil energy. Every time I have experienced her presence it reminds me of the energy I feel when I’m floating – light, airy and carefree – and just puts me in the mood to create. Therefore, it seemed appropiate that I capture her in a moment when her crown was adorned with Blue hair as this color always reminds me of clear skies and calm waters. Her eyewear which highlights hearts and rainbows was also a nice reinforcement of the energy she exudes. Check out her vibe on Instagram @amaserapheona and if you share on social media please tag myself @sylviapaints, Ama and/or hashtag #AkronJewels to promote the series. https://www.sylviasykesart.com/portfolio-2/shoe-customization monthly 0.5 2023-01-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec610a9bfc31b4807a1cbce/3cab3ac7-f42a-4d8f-9dc5-a8e692a27370/3357688D-C931-4844-824B-3E0AA05362F7.jpeg Gallery - Shoe Customization https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec610a9bfc31b4807a1cbce/5c68ce80-eeda-48c0-a1d8-e0bb42dee4ae/883FDE80-9897-43D4-B3CA-276586B38B46.jpeg Gallery - Shoe Customization https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec610a9bfc31b4807a1cbce/262fd330-100e-436f-b0a8-950154aa27d6/4624B3F5-540B-4547-89C4-D3FAB28AA114.jpeg Gallery - Shoe Customization https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec610a9bfc31b4807a1cbce/2f0ff1c4-63da-497a-b5f7-30166505b823/tempImagewXci9F.png Gallery - Shoe Customization https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec610a9bfc31b4807a1cbce/95134705-9a18-486a-a1ba-c18457acc19b/tempImageboCvNf.png Gallery - 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I was blessed with 4 wonderful Aunties on my Dads side. The most impactful lesson that they have ALL collectively left on me is how to unapologetically EXPAND in any room I’m in. So much patriarchal messaging in our world encourages women to be smaller, quiet and take up as little space as possible. However, these 4 women demonstrated that femininity can be the exact opposite - proud, loud and bold. My Aunties served as role models to me that “Beautiful” isn’t inherently skinny or thin. If they ever had an opinion, they made sure you heard it. If something is funny, you can forget a giggle from them; they’re cackling. In a world that shames women for anything, they showed me how to be shameless. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec610a9bfc31b4807a1cbce/54652c32-93d4-4bfd-aae0-ec8c5726548f/photo-output.jpeg Gallery - The Aunties - 2024 CONNECTORS - 30"x40" Acrylic. The best memory about an Auntie according to 10-year-old Jaleah Henderson is her Auntie Janice bringing her to visit family in Columbus where they watched TV. This recall is important because it highlights the Auntie figure as a CONNECTOR. This family moment, however mundane, was a gathering of 4 generations of Black women. This was a kind of social setting that neither of Jaleah’s parents could have necessarily facilitated given the varying family dynamics of everyone involved. More so than parents, Aunties often have more time, connections, experiences, energy and drive to keep multiple generations engaged and bonded. Aunties are the glue. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec610a9bfc31b4807a1cbce/af83604b-9d04-415a-9f39-a9f8ce08acaa/photo-output.jpeg Gallery - The Aunties - 2024 THERAPISTS - 30"x40" Acrylic. “My Aunt Rozsa has always let me talk freely when I’m sad so she’s kind of like my therapist**” – Kaden Daniel. **Of course, only trained and licensed professionals can deliver actual therapy HOWEVER this entry spoke volumes because it came from a 14-year old black boy. This highlights that Auntie figures not only teach us about femininity, they are also helping heal toxic masculinity and fight the stigma on mental illness. This Auntie providing a space for her Black nephew to be soft, vulnerable and honest about his emotions is truly fighting generational curses. This wouldn’t have been so freely shared 50 years ago from the same demographic. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec610a9bfc31b4807a1cbce/01895f8f-dff2-4e1e-bb1b-210f62fae78e/photo-output.jpeg Gallery - The Aunties - 2024 RISK-TAKERS - 30"x40" Acrylic. According to Fallon Sykes, her Aunties taught her that “Scared money, don’t make money!” This highlights how Aunties often encourage us to take risks and be courageous in our ambitions. Parents commonly get stuck on the “safe” route and advising more caution while Aunts serve as a counterweight to that. I think you especially see this from Aunts who never have children of their own. Parenthood has a way of humbling adults and making us more modest. Whether this be wise or not, the wild and fearless Auntie figure frequently serves as a relief to youth who may think that all adults lose their intrepid spirit. Perhaps parents have to worry that if they steer you wrong, your shortcomings will be attributed to their poor parenting. Aunts don’t have that burden and so they can support you chasing a broader horizon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec610a9bfc31b4807a1cbce/59eab47b-dae0-4463-bfaf-f94d6300fcd7/photo-output.jpeg Gallery - The Aunties - 2024 TEACHERS - 30"x40" Acrylic. “Biggest lesson I learned from an Auntie when I was really young was make sure you come to an agreement before you do anything. This one day I was over her house for probably 10 hours doing all kind of yard work. At the end of the day I said alright Auntie I'm all done. She said alright thank you Lil Joe. I stood there for a minute, I was confused so I asked her if I did everything right? She said yeah it looks great, you can come back over in two weeks if you want to do some more work. I really wasn't trying to be rude but I finally said are you going to pay me? She looked at me sideways and said no I thought you said you like doing yard work Lil Joe? I was PISSED”. -Joe T. Sykes III (Pissed but also smarter from the experience) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec610a9bfc31b4807a1cbce/fff2fc30-0154-44af-9163-45e2a48886af/photo-output.jpeg Gallery - The Aunties - 2024 ADVOCATES - 30"x40" Acrylic. According to Sharlia Sykes her Auntie would often say “That’s your little red wagon. You can push it or pull it”. This is a metaphor to hold people accountable for their own baggage or responsibilities. It is asserting to the recipient that this is your load to carry, not mine. You can deal with it as you see fit, but regardless you will be the one dealing with it. This highlights the Auntie figure as an advocate for accountability, justice and balance within social boundaries. By holding loved ones accountable, Aunties support our emotional development, mental maturity and combined strength as a whole family unit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec610a9bfc31b4807a1cbce/af635c8e-e338-44c3-aa2c-7a1d724e761e/photo-output.jpeg Gallery - The Aunties - 2024 ORATORS - 30"x40" Acrylic. My Aunt Sandy has always been a role model for me on how to say difficult things in a gentle way. I believe this is compounded by the fact that she is only 1 of just 2 female ordained ministers who I know of. Ministry teaches people the power of words and moves followers to be more responsible with how they use them. I think this pairs nicely with her wisdom and communication strengths as a woman in general. I have so many memories of her correcting or “checking” family members through a completely appropriate time/place/manner that was full of grace and poise. She’s also shown me times when it's best to stay silent. I will forever strive to have her level of verbal finesse during times of conflict. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec610a9bfc31b4807a1cbce/2d66dfde-eaed-467c-9eeb-77aaa465938c/photo-output.jpeg Gallery - The Aunties - 2024 AA BOUL - 30"x40" Acrylic. There are many ways to say Aunt in Lao such as “Na Saao” “Bpaa” or “Aa” If you have an aunt that is on your mother’s side who is younger than your mom, you’d refer her as “na saao”. But if she’s older than your mom, you’d refer her as “bpaa”. If your aunt is on your father’s side, no matter the age, you’d refer to her as “Aa”. If you’re unsure, “bpaa” is acceptable regardless of relation. There are many ways to say aunt—but I only have one aunt in my life that raised me to be the woman I am, and that is Aa Boul. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec610a9bfc31b4807a1cbce/e4e13432-d85f-4553-a299-903dc3e44b2c/photo-output.jpeg Gallery - The Aunties - 2024 DISCIPLINARIANS - 30"x40" Acrylic. My Aunt Donna always embodied the spirit of tough love. I never saw her coddling anyone. She would be aggressive, loud and challenging but I NEVER had a doubt in my mind that it was anything besides LOVE. My cousins and I all just knew. If she was pushing you, she was doing it for your own good even if it upset you. Ironically when I asked her daughter Chylece for her favorite photo of her mom, she provided this image of Donna stoically doing her hair despite her cries in protest. I was amazed at how well this image represented my biggest gain from her. Love isn’t always sweet and friendly. Sometimes it's coarse and stern. Both kinds of love are needed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec610a9bfc31b4807a1cbce/61071336-b231-4a4c-a186-f10007568764/photo-output.jpeg Gallery - The Aunties - 2024 COMPANIONS - 30"x40" Acrylic. “Aunties have a special bond that hits different from mommies. We’re entrusted with stories and secrets that kids can’t tell their parents. We’re the ones they send a picture to of a rock they found using their parent’s phone. We’re the unlimited supply of cash that we should probably save but spend on the nieces and nephews while telling them not to tell mom or dad. I brush their hair and they brush mine as we complain about their parents together. “Yeah, well that’s your mom,” I’ll mutter with a sigh. Their response is, “Well, that’s your sister.” Parents only wish they could have a bond like ours.” – Anna Koduru https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec610a9bfc31b4807a1cbce/c366b635-1e00-441d-97b3-fc6f70a0505b/A3C018F3-1636-40A0-8CED-943502991E4E.jpeg Gallery - The Aunties - 2024 GOURMANDS - 30"x40" Acrylic. My Dad has always been very proud of his cooking and especially his egg sandwiches. No one can tell him anything in the Kitchen but one morning my Aunt Jonetta defied all that. When my Dad asked if she wanted an Egg Sandwich, she confirmed but motioned with her hand like she was holding a spatula: “Just make sure you pop the yolk and push it all the way and evenly to the edge of the egg”. She did the motion a couple of times to be sure he understood. My Dad was clearly annoyed that anyone would dare direct him on his specialty but I LOVED this interaction. It showed me that it’s okay to have high standards and to voice them– especially when it comes to our food! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec610a9bfc31b4807a1cbce/6b7fd106-ae00-4a0a-979e-350b7039c934/FD243618-FDA4-4150-856C-326C9E179E33.jpeg Gallery - The Aunties - 2024 REALISTS - 30"x40" Acrylic. A core lesson from an Auntie as quoted by Joy Twitty: “You got to put on your Big Girl Draws and handle your business”. This highlights the role of Aunties as REALISTS. During times that we may be tempted to wallow in self- pity or get lazy about our responsibilities, Aunties often show up to deliver a dose of honesty, inspire us to accept the situation as it is and encourage us to deal with things accordingly. Sometimes we just need to hear it said plainly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec610a9bfc31b4807a1cbce/83192ac8-3ac6-4d7b-8fca-270590a2798f/photo-output.jpeg Gallery - The Aunties - 2024 EXPLORERS - 30"x40" Acrylic. Several entries to this exhibition included reference to an Auntie during car travel. Keya McLaughlin recalls looking forward to running errands with her Aunties despite the full knowledge that it would result in being in the car for hours. Rozsa Sykes reflected on the impact of an Aunt who demonstrated the value in praying before every car journey. Kayla Sykes explained that one of her Aunts kept a slipper on the dash for easy discipline to misbehaved backseat riders (mostly her own children). While this was intimidating, it also gave her a sense of security. This let her know that no one could hurt her when this Aunt was around. These all demonstrate the role of Auntie as trusted guide especially during transitional states when we are all more vulnerable. In this way, they provide us a safe space to nurture our sense of exploration and adventure. It may start in car rides but it later extends to other states of transition in our life as well. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec610a9bfc31b4807a1cbce/82cbd653-4c8b-43e7-8913-6730b09e4779/photo-output.jpeg Gallery - The Aunties - 2024 ADVISORS - 30"x40" Acrylic. When I got my first job at 16 my Aunt Janice gave me a piece of advice that stuck with me: “Work that Job, don’t let that Job Work You”. It sounded good but I wasn’t entirely sure what it meant. When I asked for clarification she said “Start working. You’ll get what I mean soon enough”. This cryptic response proved to be relevant to every job I’ve had since. If you stay watchful, you will always know when a job is not serving you anymore. Keeping this mission statement in mind serves as protection against burnout by ensuring that you are not giving a company an unhealthy portion of yourself; This is a necessary safeguard in any capitalist society but especially one that was built on a history of slavery and exploitation.