Black Lotus Works

Stories, poetry, comments, fabulawesome artworks, thoughts on shows I watch and rants on things I either don't very much care for or find questionably irritating, as well as things that I find epic are all here on BlackLotusWorks.

[finalgrrrl]

donate to an abortion fund rn <33

[finalgrrrl]

USA

a list of state-specific funds

national network of abortion funds

indigenous women rising; abortion fund

national abortion federation 

women’s reproductive rights assistance project 

INTERNATIONAL

international planned parenthood federation

partners for reproductive justice (africa, asia, the americas)

fondo de aborto para la justicia social (mexico)

mabia (ghana)

bangladesh women’s health coalition

abortion without borders (poland, uk, the netherlands, germany)

women help women (based in the netherlands, buts works internationally in europe)

abortion dream team (poland)

[finalgrrrl]

bringing this back :////

[onlyhereforangst]

fuck this handmaids tale country.

[leave-her-a-tome]

(source)

Unsplash -  photography, illustration, and art

Pixabay - same as unsplash

Pexels - stock photos and videos

Stockvault.net - stock photos

freepngimg - icons, pictures and clipart

Veceezy - vectors and clipart

Kissclipart and kissPNG - more vectors and clipart (often transparent!)

Getdrawings - simplistic images and drawing tutorials

Gumroad - photoshop brushes (and more)

Canva - needs login but has lots of templates

Library of Congress - historical posters and photos

NASA - you guessed it

Creative Commons - all kinds of stuff, homie

Even Adobe has some free images

There are so many ways to make moodboards, bookcovers, and icons without infringing copyright! As artists, authors, and other creatives, we need to be especially careful not to use someone else’s work and pass it off as our own. 

Please add on if you know any more sites for free images <3

[kmparker616]

Thanks for the information!!

[mayflowers07]

I will reblog this everytime i see it

[floraone]

Ok so while we’re at this, I just checked out Unsplash, and it’s an AMAZING site for free images?

[cryoverkiltmilk]

Reblogging because useful and because f*ck P**terest

[kadimakara]

Melanated Female Inventors. Ten inventions that happened because of Black Women.

[pumkin789star]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[woodofholly99]

#BLACKEXCELLENCE

[amcheynic]

Awesome!

[tonystreetzchicago]

Beautiful!!!

[theblacklotusof94]

Here's my ten best works of 2020. Sure 2020 wasnt really my best year for art, but things improved a bit. I can certainly say that some of my works were more popular than ever ( thank you everyone and welcome new followers!!) and I got to go really big with a lot of them. Some of these are the most popular and some are just my favorites that tell really good stories. It all ends with Y is for Yule in my Alphabet series as it was the most detailed. Which do you like most or if there's one you like that I didnt pick, let me know. I look forward to making more and sharing them all with you in 2021. Happy New Year! #art #painting #gouache #illustration #watercolorillustration #watercolor #illustration #topnine #topten2020 #acrylicpainting #31witches #christmasart #christmasalphabet #alphabetart #blackgirlart #blackgirlartist #personificationart #yule #yulelog https://www.instagram.com/p/CJfUqWwgvIT/?igshid=1odbdtu8mmoqk

[theblacklotusof94]

Frost,snow and shining Icicles can make the world a winter wonderland and a girl an Ice skating Queen. I is for Ice. #art #painting #artistoninstagram #gouache #illustration #watercolorillustration #winter #winterillustration #iceskating #icicle #blackgirlart #blackgirlartist #christmasart #snowqueen https://www.instagram.com/p/CIwKWhUgRSR/?igshid=hjv1aq1c6x33

[theblacklotusof94]

So its December 1st which means it's really officially Christmastime! That means it's time for Christmas and winter pieces! I'm gonna finish my witches along the way but I'm really excited for all the special works I have planned for this month which may include some past works, mini canvases and some winter witches! Today features a redo from my Christmas alphabet drawings, A is for Angel. Wanted to go back and do polished versions. So far so good. #art #painting #gouache #illustration #watercolorillustration #angel #christmas #christmasart #christmasangel #christmasabcs #alphabetart #blacksupernatural #blackgirlart

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[theblacklotusof94]

Three kings brought gifts of gold, myrrh and F for Frankincense, which, if you didn't know, is a fragrant essential oil. I've never smelled it but its supposedly spicy and healthy for you. #art #painting #gouache #watercolorillustration #illustration #watercolor #christmasart #christmasalphabet #alphabetart #blackgirlart #frankincense

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[theblacklotusof94]

Deck the halls with boughs of..or have a Holly jolly Christmas! Either works for this lovely lady in green! H is for Holly. Note: I probably could have done more with that background. Maybe more or bigger holly? #art #painting #gouache #watercolorillustration #illustration #watercolor #holly #christmasart #christmas #redandgreen #blackgirlart #blackgirlartist #christmasalphabet #alphabetart

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[theblacklotusof94]

Little miss Gingerbread bringing the sweet and the spice of the season! G is for Gingerbread. #art #painting #gouache #illustration #watercolorillustration #watercolor #christmasart #christmasalphabet #alphabetart #blackgirlart #blackgirlartist #gingerbreadcookie #gingerbread #peppermint #chocolate #christmascookie

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[theblacklotusof94]

Cute little Eggnog for your afternoon. E is for Eggnog, a GOOD holiday drink. #art #painting #artistoninstagram #gouache #illustration #watercolorillustration #characterillustration #christmasart #eggnog #cute #holidayart #alphabetart #christmasalphabet

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[theblacklotusof94]

D is for Decorating. Christmas decorations are the best, so bright and cheerful! Lotta work though. How much do you have done? #art #painting #gouache #illustration #watercolorillustration #watercolor #christmasart #christmasdecorations #christmasalphabet #alphabetart

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[theblacklotusof94]

Can't have Christmas without Candy Canes! #art #painting #artistoninstagram #gouache #christmasart #characterillustration #candycane #blackgirlart #watercolorillustration #watercolor #illustration #christmasalphabet #alphabetart

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[theblacklotusof94]

Jingle bells! Jingle bells! B means Bells today! #art #painting #gouache #illustration #watercolorillustration #watercolor #jinglebells #blackgirlart #christmasart #holidayart #holidaypainting #characterillustration #blackbraids #belldress #bluedress #sleighbells #christmasbells

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[theblacklotusof94]

Jingle bells! Jingle bells! B means Bells today! #art #painting #gouache #illustration #watercolorillustration #watercolor #jinglebells #blackgirlart #christmasart #holidayart #holidaypainting #characterillustration #blackbraids #belldress #bluedress #sleighbells #christmasbells https://www.instagram.com/p/CIWahxHAIQc/?igshid=1m5597uxymebw

[theblacklotusof94]

'It really was like looking in a mirror. Or like her in a past life. The family was right, they could've been twins' Finished just in time. Day 22: Reflection with Herb and Green witch Lycan summoning great grandmother, Forest witch Lavender. Artist's note: Had some fun with this one, trying to put objects important to Lavender around the circle and bits of her story. #art #painting #gouache #illustration #watercolorillustration #witchart #witchtober2020 #drawtober2020 #halloweenart #greenwitch #seance #ghost #blackgirlartist #blacksupernatural #witchfamily #lavender #lycan #fairylamp #witchcandles https://www.instagram.com/p/CIBxMQKgYVr/?igshid=lla5770b8mhw

[theblacklotusof94]

K: "That was hilarious! Some girls make carriages, you make creep eaters!" M: "..Well, they were following you." K: Where have you been all my life?" Finally finished Day 21: Pumpkin with new best friends, Katrina and Marcella (or Marcy now) Always do what you can for another lady in need. #art #painting #artistoninstagram #gouache #witchtober2020 #drawtober2020 #witchart #illustration #watercolorillustration #pumpkin #witchsisters #birchtree #halloweenart #witches #blackgirlartist #blacksupernatural https://www.instagram.com/p/CH_FpDEgNxi/?igshid=fnzwv32w6hcd