Ms. Afrika Abney - Consultant Branding Blog

                                                                                During the pandemic, I created inspiring paintings reflecting the crisis. With over 20 years of experience, I work on canvas, digital, or canvas paper. I recently completed over 20 digital pieces, channeling my experiences as a black female in America into my art. Art has always been my voice. Pandemic. September 3, 2021. 16 * 20. Abstract painting on canvas. Afrika Abney Pandemic, I thought about the colors and technique. One of the colors that I selected was salmon pink. The artist carefully chose the salmon pink color for its symbolism of expression, fellowship, compassion, and individuality. The painting's blend of red, blue, and white creates a dynamic and textured composition with ...

March is Women's History Month and I have had the opportunity to have one of my abstract paintings featured on a book cover. The book is entitled: Kaleidoscope: Women of Color Reflecting on Life. Summer Blossoms. Acrylic on Canvas. 14 * 18. Afrika Abney ​ Summer Blossoms, abstract finger painting created on canvas using colors that represent the Summer. For more information about the book, contact Esther Productions, Inc at  estherproductionsinc@gmail.com . https://www.estherproductionsinc.com/product-page/kaleidoscope-women-of-color-reflecting-on-life

MEMBERSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT: KALEIDOSCOPE WOMEN'S WRITING COLLECTIVE Mar 04, 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM VIRTUAL EVENT KALEIDOSCOPE WOMEN’S WRITING COLLECTIVE is a monthly writing club for women 18 and older. This is a multi-generational, multi-ethnic, multi-racial group of women who  share their in-progress writings. Occasionally, the convenor, jonetta rose barras, or a guest author provides a writing prompt to instigate new creations. The group just published its first collection of poetry. More is expected as it grows.   It’s all free and virtual! REGISTER NOW! for more information:  estherproductions inc@gmail.com www.estherproductionsinc.com/ events-1/membership- announcement-kaleidoscope- womens-writing-collective- 2023-03-04-10-00  

  Kaleidoscope: Women of Color Reflecting Life Feb 19, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST virtual event In the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic a group of women gathered online to write and share poetry in a workshop launched by Esther Productions Inc. The event was titled  Women are Poetry In Motion. Participants continued to meet and the group evolved into the Kaleidoscope Writing Collective--seven women writers in various stages of their development exploring their creativity and sharing their vision.  Come on February 19 at 3 pm come experience Kaleidoscope: Women of Color Reflecting Life. Introduction to first book, Kaleidoscope by Joy Jones,  director of the performance poetry group, The Spoken Word and founder of the multigenerational double Dutch team, DC Retro Jumpers.      featuring Beverly Sims, Blanche Thomas, Betty Nyangoni, Rosalind Blunt, Kanimozhi MV, Sharon Burton, Lesa Warrick and jonetta rose barras BEVERLY SIMS resides in Chicago, Illin...

  On Dec 10, 2022 from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM EST at The Woman's National Democratic Club, 1526 New Hampshire Ave. NW, Esther Productions, Inc and Black Student Fund presented THE DISCOVERY SUMMIT AND SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS CEREMONY. The 2022 Contestants for The Discovering Me…Scholarship Essay Contest include: Taijah Alexander Da’Niya Allison Roza Ayele Raine Badua Michaela Banu Dominique Barksdale Joelle Barksdale Laray Byrd Chanylle Danqua Janiya Drayton Jayla Edwards Fatou Gaye Kiarra James Tahjiani Jones Simaya Hammond Eva Holley Diya Jha Raea Jordan Jemiah Lee* Jo’Laea Lee Madelynn Martin Hiba Mohammed Blessing Nkop Amari Norris Khloe-Rose Owens Sanaa Stringfield Laura Tapia Rahel Belay-Tseganeh Each year since 2019, Esther Productions Inc. has presented a unique scholarship essay contest that invites young ladies aged 13 through 18 to submit essays that tell their stories about growing up without their fathers and building their resilience as they face that challenge. Esther Product...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Esther Productions Inc 202-829-0591-- estherproductionsinc@gmail.com ​ ESTHER PRODUCTIONS INC. ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF ITS FOURTH ANNUAL DISCOVERING ME…WITHOUT YOU SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST Raea Jordan and Raine Badua were chosen by a distinguished panel of judges as Top Scholarship  winners in Tier 1 (15-18) category and Tier 2 (13-14) category Esther Productions Inc.’s scholarship contest  for 2022. Three other young ladies—Simaya Hammond, Dominique Barksdale and Rahel Belay-  Tseganeh—were given Honorable Mention designation. Cash awards totaling $2,200 were distributed . The winners were selected from a group of more than two-dozen teen girls between the ages of 13 and 18. Those who did not receive cash prizes were each presented with $25 gift cards during an awards ceremony on  Dec. 10 th held at The Woman’s National Democratic Club in Washington, DC. Esther Productions Inc., program co-sponsor The Black Student Fund along with members of t...

                      Summer Blossoms. Acrylic on Canvas. 14 * 18. Afrika Abney  ​ Summer Blossoms, abstract finger painting created on canvas using colors that represent the Summer. ​ I recently had one of my abstract paintings featured on the cover of a book and the painting is entitled: Summer Blossoms. It is entitled: Kaleidoscope. For more information about the book, contact Esther Productions, Inc at estherproductionsinc@gmail.com.    In 2022, I have implemented over 30 new strategies. As a consultant, I would say that I have received numerous feedback on my effective strategies. Each strategy was uniquely different for each event that I provided and offered services. During the pandemic which began on March 9, 2020, I provided and offered all of my services online. I had to ensure that each service that I provided was effective and successful. This was challenging fo...

  CHANGE OF LOCATION: Discovering Me Summit and Awards Ceremony https://www.estherproductionsinc.com/events-1/the-discovery-summit-and-scholarship-awards-ceremony Dec 10, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM EST The Woman's National Democratic Club, 1526 New Hampshire Ave. NW About the event Each year since 2019, Esther Productions Inc. has presented a unique scholarship essay contest that invites young ladies aged 13 through 18 to submit essays that tell their stories about growing up without their fathers and building their resilience as they face that challenge. A group of accomplished artists, educators, clinicians, business and civic leaders serve as judges. Cash prizes, ranging from $1500 to $500, are given to the top winners during the Discovery Summit and Scholarship Awards Ceremony.  This year, the event is presented in cooperation with The Black Student Fund.  Anita Josey-Herring, chief judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, will provide remarks and present awar...

   "Carole Brothers began her career as a teacher and have combined her professional work with her creative impulse to become a freelance children's art and craft specialist as well as an artist in her own right. Carole began making dolls in 1999 after noticing that there were very few dolls that reflected both her African American heritage and her Christian values. With a creative spirit and deft hands, Brothers has integrated a number of techniques she has learned from various workshops over the years to create her one-of-a-kind pieces. She uses paints, dyes, textiles, mixed media, and surface manipulation to design dolls, figurines, and wall art. Her innovation leads her to incorporate found objects and household items in unusual ways. Carole describes her work as an "interpretation on doll-making from that dates to the earliest of times." Carole has been commissioned to do dolls for prominent clientele such as, The Smithsonian African American Museum Shop. Her wo...