Jinel C. Brito

I am an artist based in the Boston area with roots in Providence, RI. This blog will feature: Illustrations, Sculpture, Writing, Observations, Sacred Objects, Chiaroscuro, Recycled Materials, Shapes, Line, Memory, Story Telling, Darkness, Movement, Dreams, Occult, Macabre, Physicality, Nature... and so on.                             

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Close up of lil flower I did on the banana. Freehand is fun #tinyflower #banana #tattoo #handpoke #learning

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In order: 1. Frowny 2. The Gayyy 3. Love Poop Spider 4. Raincloud McGee 5. Flower Free handing is easier at the moment. The flower was freehand and so fun. Will be doing more. #banana #handpoke #tattoo

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I like eyeballs and flowers and cocktails! Some sketchies for potential flesh-dooders... #tattoosketch #beginnertattooartist #eyeballs #cocktail #creepy

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Not spending as much time on drawing our even sculpture as I like to and still being productive. One doesn't simply stop being an artist when they're away from their studio or desk. I want my art to be in everything I do. In the way I perceive the world. In the way I interact with it. Why not? My mother always supported my creativity and always told me, "share your gift with the world". Gifts come in many forms. #artpractice #artistsstatement #everythingiseverything

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When life hands you lemons, make art. I feel like one of my mentors told me this a long time ago. Or I'm just being a smartass. #lemon #amateurphotography

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It has begun. To the fruit stand! Certainly an upgrade from occasionally rawdoggin it with a sewing needle and some Higgins. That's how you get cooties. #handtattoo #handpoke #beginnertattooartist

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My cat's furry belly looks like hellfire in this photo #furryashell #catbelly #fuzzy

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"I'm an orange moon, I'm brighter than before... because I reflect the light of my sun" - Badu #blackbeauty #blackandwhitephotography #portrait

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nightlight #darkness #nightphotography #abstract

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Taking a little break from drawing because my hand hurts and after my back injury I promised to listen to my body and not overexert. I had a dry spell for a while and then went real hard for the first time in a long time. #spooky #flowers #shadows

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Still working on this one #tattooart #process #inking #skullandflowers

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Even my gin is wearing a cute hat! #gin #brokersgin #tinyhat #portrait #gingirl

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A little something I started a while ago but didn't finished til recently. It's a lot different from what I usually do which probably caused the delay (a few months). I like to work with my hands and enjoy textiles. Especially the floral kind. This piece required a little bit more restraint and contending with my lack of comfort/ lack of feeling the need to work with color. "Blood, Uninterrupted" Embroidered fabric stretched over oak. #embroidery #fabric #art #blackartist

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"My Grandmother's Garden Is Gone" Matches, white birch bark, unraveled twine, ink on pine board. #collage #3Dcollage #mixedmedia #memoir #supportblackartists P.S. Most of my artwork well be on Tumblr and Instagram for now. Stay tuned! Xoxo

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Mixed media on pine board. "Flatlands" #mixedmedia #collage #darkart #abstractlandscape

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I lied. Needed more lines. LOL I need to spend more time on my drawings anyway. #sketch #beforeink #skullandpoppies #blackartist