Marlana Adele Vassar

Hey #artfam - still swimming in #muralmadness but wanted to share Etna Art tour 2020 - virtual! I'm participating this year and it's on Youtube/Facebook live tonight from 6-8:30 pm eastern time. Please join us for art, music and good times! 💗🥳 . . . . . . . . . . #virtualtour #facebooklive #youtubelive #artonline #studiotour #behindthescenes #muralseason #artevent #loveartists #progressvideo #liveevents #liveartwork #supportlivingartists #publicart #onlinetour #drawingoftheday #pasteldrawing #onlinegallery #smallbusiness #bossbabes #afronouveau #blackart365 #blackgirlmagic #blackartists #blackartistspace #blackartmatters #bosslady #muralist (at 412 Studios) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFm5ttKDDud/?igshid=vfvunavy37rq

"You haven't posted in awhile...are you ok?" Yes I know, I'm sorry. But it's #muralseason and everyone got backed up during the pandemic. So my life for the last few weeks has consisted submissions, proposals, and making art that I'm not allowed to share yet. Trying to get more familiar with my new digital tablet for these projects and it's going well so far. Wish me luck cause it might be this way for a few months...🙃 . . . . . . . . . . #publicart #rfp #rfq #proposal #huion #macintosh #digitalart #covid19 #graphicdesign #secretproject #busyartist #behindthescenes #potd #photooftheday #struggleisreal #timemanagement #collaboration #competitive #contender #iwillgetthere #wishmeluck #bossbabe #gettingstronger #gettingmyasskicked #rejection #perseverance #publicsector #workhardplayhard #persistence (at 412 Studios) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEXhBcNjB_8/?igshid=1gq3sawkapzes

Trying something new! What are your favorite colors of the rainbow? . . . . . . . . . #rainbowart #chalkpastel #chalkpastels #abstractartwork #newtechniques #tastetherainbow #2dart #2dartist #artfam #artfamily #bodyofwork #ribbons #stripesonstripes #stripesfordays #nolimit #dailydrawings #comfortzone #windsorandnewton #prismacolor #nupastel #softpastel #softpastels #hardpastels #crazyideas #colourlovers #colordesign #colordrawing #artisticfreedom #tryittuesday #wednesdaymood (at 412 Studios) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCqlJNQjLMG/?igshid=vupxpy3xlys0

#saytheirnames Too many, and there shouldn't be any. I couldn't even fit all of them here. The other day @travbryanmusic and @taminglightning asked "How does it feel to be black right now?" How does it feel? It's exhausting, scary and depressing sometimes. Especially now. I wanted 2020 to be the last year that we had to use hashtags to remind everyone that black people deserve to be treated like human beings, but sadly we're not there yet. I'm just so tired guys. I'm tired of my own beautiful brothers and sisters being murdered. We shouldn't have to use a hashtag to remind people that we deserve the right to live and be treated fairly. I love myself, I love being black - but I don't love the world I live in. So I'm doing my best to change it. Presently, I'm looking for ways to better serve my community through offline efforts. For those of you who are doing the same, thank you and please stay safe. #keepsayingtheirnames #nomoremurders #blacklivesmatter #proudtobeblack #ladyfullofrage #wearehumanstoo (at East Liberty) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBZpULgjO02/?igshid=ec04vaj14i6n

A simple challenge from yesterday: make marks that cannot be erased. It doesnt have to be perfect. Just learn from it and go forward. #makeart #makemistakes #makemagic #photooftheday #ink #inkdrawing #sketchbook #drawingoftheday #practicemakesprogress #targetpractice #goals #goalsetting https://www.instagram.com/p/CA3ilY_jzMB/?igshid=57ub2okewt88

I've had so many people asking me about when I'm going to release fashion items. Happy to announce today that this special edition bag design is available from now until September. Details are available on my website: https://marlana.me - Become part of the #artmeetsfashion movement! #art #shop #shopping #shoppingonline #handbag #bag #purse #couture #highfashion #madetoorder #custom #ootdfashion #mylifeisinmypurse #makersgonnamake #makersmovement #clothing #clothingbrand #accessories #accessoryoftheday #veganclothing #fauxleather (at 448 Studios) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1Or-lQDFPV/?igshid=vnbmhzzeoavz

Love delivery day, 🤗 now I have a whole roll of my favorite paper from @blick_pittsburgh . . . . . . . #arches #huile #archespaper #wip #workinprogress #studiotime #behindthescenes #potd #photooftheday #rainbow #gradient #ink #acrylic #mixedmedia #specialdelivery #shipment #happyfriday #goodpaper #roll #art #artistsoninstagram (at 448 Studios) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bto7Dr-jtUL/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1p35rn8b2y9xd

Colored in some of her figure cause I got mixed up and couldn't tell the difference between her and the clouds. Stopping for now since this is a draft. . . . . . . . #sexy #art #pinup #studiotime #studio #behindthescenes #drawing #fineart #molotow #sharpie #pencils #pens #potd #photooftheday #artistsoninstagram #pastel #nature #organic #clouds #cloudnine #crazyhair #skulls #ink #unbeweaveable #extra #soextra #crazysexycool #draft #pencils #figure (at 448 Studios) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtjPiibhzXX/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ouy0ephfi90o

Sorry for the odd angles, tried to avoid shadows since I took these from the ladder. . . . . . . . #sexy #superbowl #sunday #studiotime #studio #behindthescenes #drawing #fineart #molotow #sharpie #pencils #pens #potd #photooftheday #artistsoninstagram #pastel #nature #organic #organisms #clouds #cloudnine #crazyhair #skulls #ink #unbeweaveable #extra #soextra #crazysexycool #draft #partyoverhere (at 448 Studios) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtcOo1Fjsk0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=xgqgkto3rg1v

More sketchbook ideas. . . . . . #sketchbook #idea #drawing #ink #sharpie #pen #paper #girly #drawingoftheday #potd #photooftheday #drawdaily #studio #pittsburghartist #kunstwerk #artsy #cute #youthful #lines #lineart #newcontemporary #contemporaryart #popsurrealism (at 448 Studios) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtJ8S4uD6_p/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1nzb3gmcmya0w

Today I'm in the studio but on days when I dont make it in I try to put something in my sketchbook. It's been a while since I shared #sketches with you guys so I will share one right now. #drawing #behindthescenes #sketchbook #drawingoftheday #dotd #ideas #framework #goals #goaldigger #art #blue #violet #ink #pen #sharpie #feminine #artnouveau #paper #noeraser #nofear #love #loveyourself #makersgonnamake #justkeepswimming (at 448 Studios) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtHDZn2jGJl/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=9ks8mlim2q5b

Printed reproductions of my artwork are now available for purchase at marlana.me. #print #fineart #smallbusiness #artistsoninstagram #artistsofinstagram #affordableart #independentartist #blackart #pittsburghartist #shop #femme #kunst #beauty #popart #artnouveau #urbanart #femaleartist #blackartist #afro #art #africanamericanart #photooftheday #potd (at 448 Studios) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtC5WHaDccF/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=368mcw14hfi4

So I agonized for a long time about prints but finally got around to reproducing some of my old images. Scroll for sample photos, available for purchase at marlana.me. I'll be adding more soonish. #print #fineart #smallbusiness #artistsoninstagram #artistsofinstagram #affordableart #independentartist #blackart #pittsburghartist #shop #femme #kunst #beauty #popart #artnouveau #urbanart #femaleartist #blackartist #afro #africanamericanart #photooftheday #potd (at 448 Studios) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtC4A8FDen7/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=u1a0vq5nae82

So many things to do, so little time. Also trying to not rage quit this diptych again even though it's been sitting here for years now 😑 #perseverance #persistence #uglystage #raw #ragequit #todolist #agenda #organization #goals #goaldigger #studio #time #studiotime #behindthescenes #photooftheday #potd #paintings #art #artistsoninstagram #artistsofinstagram #makersgonnamake #makersmovement #smallbusiness #smallbusinessowner #chalkboard #chalkboardart (at 448 Studios) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs_giApj_Ax/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ipmlw6ih38r7

#ink #drawingoftheday #drawing #fineart #mural #largeandincharge #femme #curvy #feminine #lovely #blackart #blackwomen #studio #practice #draft #photooftheday #behindthescenes #popsurrealism #newcontemporary #newcontemporaryart #showoff #shitorgetoffthepot #happyholidays #mondaymotivation #sexy #bringingsexyback #naturalhair #dreadlocks #locs #beckywiththegoodhair (at 448 Studios) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsDnYQfDacA/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1m5s2gglp8i03

#ink #drawingoftheday #drawing #fineart #mural #largeandincharge #femme #curvy #feminine #blackart #blackwomen #studio #practice #draft #photooftheday #behindthescenes #popsurrealism #newcontemporary #newcontemporaryart #showoff #shitorgetoffthepot #happyholidays #happyfriday #sexy (at 448 Studios) https://www.instagram.com/p/Br8WdLrD1SP/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1sbxtnvljudte

Draft will need reworked a little but not bad. Swipe for studio pics cause I know how much ya'll love photos with art crap in the background. 🤣 #art #photooftheday #drawing #drawingoftheday #inktober2018 #inktober #inkvember #ink #lines #molotow #sharpie #indiaink #paper #lofi #studio #behindthescenes #hustle #graffiti #mural #muralart #draft #peaceful #icon #iconography #sketch #targetpractice #xpro2 #artist #artistsoninstagram (at 448 Studios) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpztXdjjGaB/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=159cdd9komv09