The Creative Blog of AMF | jellykah

Hi, welcome to the creative blog of Angelica Marie. Visual Artist currently NYC/NJ. Here is where I will house my personal projects & some of my freelance work and poetry. You can check out my portfolio at amfranklin.com.

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Fly. Be Free. You Can What You Wanna Be. 

Experimenting. Learning. Growing. 

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look at the stars. look how they shine for you.

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“It don’t take a whole day to recognize sunshine”

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rough around the edges, but I finally know who I am. & because of this i was able to walk away from toxic situations and save my own life. you may think I’m a certain way for whatever reason but you don’t know all the layers that add up to who I am. don’t be a queen/king because they told you you’re one. do it on your own terms.

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So I’ve been super wrapped up in moving to New Jersey and haven’t had any time to create like I want. 

Here’s a quick (crappy) doodle. SAY NO TO FEMININE WASH and DOUCHES! Think of your vagina as a self-sufficient ecosystem. It is naturally self-cleaning. A healthy vagina has a flora of microorganisms work hard to maintain PH balance. Your vagina is not supposed to smell like roses, berries or summer’s eve. it’s supposed to smell like vagina. Steer clear of anything with fragrance and chemicals and try unscented soap on the OUTSIDE instead. These products marketed to get rid of odor, balance PH and etc. are making it worse! Let your vagina do its job! 

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Trying not to spend too much time on these and just have fun instead! I decided to kick this off with some menstrual cup love since a post I made last week garnered a lot of questions about them. Let’s normalize menstruation, it’s not something to be grossed out or embarrassed by.

1. No Harsh chemicals! Menstrual cups are made of medical-grade silicone and they are hypoallergenic! None of those chemicals you can find in pads and tampons, and they don’t throw off your pH balance! You can die from keeping a tampon in too long, but you can wear a cup for up to 12 hours.

2. Doesn’t dry you out. Cups collect menstrual flow instead of absorbing and drying you out, meaning your natural lubrication stays put.

3. Save money! One cup can last you up to 4 years! Imagine how many pads and/or tampons you buy in a year alone.

4. Be one with your body. Most people don’t know how much they flow a month. A cup helps you be more in tune with your body and learn about yourself. No more guessing games with your cycle.

5. Help the environment! It’s a no-brainer!

There are so many additional benefits (Like no leaks! [when inserted correctly]). The only way to know if a menstrual cup is for you is to do your own research and get one to try out! If you find that the cup isn’t for you, there are other alternatives like absorbent panties, reusable pads or organic pads/tampons.

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I want to do my part to change the narrative about the female body. Love Yourz! 

Yoni (Sanskrit: योनि yoni, literally “vagina” or “womb”) is the symbol of the Goddess Shakti, the Hindu Divine Mother. Translates to "source of all life" or "sacred space." In Hinduism it is a sign of generative power. Discovering this word has opened up a whole new world of female enlightenment and energy for me that I want to share with you all. 

Stay tuned for informative and uplifting illustrations about the female body! I will share things that I have learned and feel free to let me know of any questions or things you want to see in this series. 

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CROWN SERIES. Sun x Sky. 

When doodles come to life. I had fun working on these maybe I’ll add some more. 

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finding my voice in a world trying to quiet me. #digitalpainting amfranklin.com

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When i decided I wanted to pursue art, i knew i wanted to use my art to make a change. and I do that daily because I believe that art is a form of communication. i've never entered a contest before, but this is something i really believe in and even if my piece doesn't make it to the white house. at least people saw it and know that i stand for something. i'm tired of my people dying. and i'm tired of people trying to justify why they deserved to die. i'm tired of feeling like i'm being judged for the color of my skin.

I am the many. I am Oscar, Sean, Sandra, Rekia. I am Jordan, Tamir, Trayvon. I am Angelica. I am tired. I am hopeful for a better tomorrow. How many more of my brother's and sisters have to die before we can see justice?

please visit https://amfranklin.see.me/iamthemany2015 to vote and comment on my piece. thank you! 

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||. by Angelica Marie. 

I’ve taken a long break from photography but I think I’m ready to start learning again and growing in all areas of my artistry. here’s my first offering. II. any feedback is greatly appreciated! 

special thanks to my younger siblings for being my muses. they’re naturals in front of the camera. 

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i worry too much.

and then I worry about worrying too much. I tell myself it will be okay, I tell my parents it will be okay. not to worry. then I worry about if im fooling myself. then I worry about my worrying.

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with the pussy by dojo fam off their upcoming EP.

Cover Art by Me. 

LISTEN TO THIS 

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self portrait, 2015. 

my very first self portrait. more to come. i've been busy revamping my website and trying to get reinspired. new work soon! 

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flexing my fingers, i haven't had much time to do any designing outside of work. here's a quick design i did yesterday for some dope people making dope music here in NYC! @dojofam follow them on IG and twitter, and look up "Dojo Fam" on Facebook! 

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rusty sketches.

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being black.

i feel like there’s a target on my forehead. and I know it’s been there since birth. but it’s like the older I get, the bigger it gets too.