WORLD LUPUS DAY PORTRAIT OF JENNIFER PAVIA

Portrait of Jennifer for World Lupus Day. See real life version of Jennifer ----> HERE

Jennifer explains: The symbols of Lupus. Purple represents courage and endurance things all lupus patients must have. Butterfly - Traditionally the butterfly represents freedom, transformation and recovery. Also, one of the more common symptoms of Lupus is called a butterfly rash. Wolf - The word lupus in Latin means wolf. This word was used for this disease due to the rash that many patients get a rash across their face that was said to resemble the markings on wolves' faces. Also, the rashes caused by Lupus can look like bite and scratches made by an attacking wolf.

80% of those with Lupus develop it between the ages of 15-45 & Almost 37% of SLE deaths are among people between 15 and 44. Currently 80-90% of Lupus patients survive10 years or more after diagnosis. In a nationwide poll of 1,000 adults conducted for the Lupus Foundation of America, 61% said they knew little to nothing about Lupus. This is a disease that afflicts people of color more so than the caucasian population, however with that being said... what people see of me is not this disease, for I don't look sick ... a little WARPAINT & ATTITUDE goes a long way! ahahaha ;) I have had this disease for 10 yrs. If you understand some of these stats you may have a better understanding of me.

- Jennifer Pavia

Vampire portrait of Bebe Bellamont

The Forgotten Crayons

A video clip I put together containing rare images from the 1950's of the forgotten or neglected world of ethnic pin-up, burlesque, and glamour .

The Forgotten Crayons from RICEANDBEANZ on Vimeo.

Singer Bettie McLaurin 1951

"Mother & Child" portrait of Antionette and son.

See real life Antionetter ---->HERE

THE COLORS OF VINTAGE GLAMOUR

This pinup revival thing has gone from counter culture to mainstream, yet the lack of ethnic imagery (new or old) in a country as diverse as ours is quite shocking. During my years of researching for my own pin up artworks, frustration took hold of me at the lack of retro beauty delving deeper than caucasian glamour hinting as if vintage pin-up was exclusive to one type. I could care less about what era or continent a woman is from. Beauty is beauty and beauty is timeless! It encompassing all colors, shades, hues, shapes and epochs. 

Because of so much discrimination, women of color had no equal access to the top photographers of the time, so they took matters into their own hands. I have come across so many rare gems in my finding that I feel compelled to share and help fill this vacuum, this neglected part of the pin-up world. I hope to inspire, to educate, expose and provide some history of the colors of beautiful glamour, pinup and Burlesque during the mid century. I hope you enjoy these as much as I do.

• Disclaimer: Due to the realities of that era some headlines may disturb   some viewers. 

Special thanks to "Vieilles Annonces"

Portrait of Elda Garcia - Owens

See real life Elda ---> Here

I transformed Elda into a classic Pin-up while honoring her heritage giving her an indigenous tattoo of the native "Taino" indians of Puerto Rico. The symbol is known as the "Sol of Jayuya" a town on the island still possessing many ancient petroglyph carvings, as well as adding urban "graff" stylings I love mashing together.

Curios about getting one made? =)

Portrait of Sharon Escamilla

Portrait of Sharon done in classic "Cine Mexicano Epoca de Oro" 1940's Mexican movie poster style

Click to see real life version of >>>> Sharon.

Portrait of Yolie Love part 2

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Portrait of Zoila R.

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Portrait of Michelle Olivier

Portrait of Kim V from the Bronx

Portrait of Jeanette of Brooklyn NY.

The best fans-friends!

As a creative person, you come across individuals that really enjoy what you do. Then there are  life long die-hards, following you across social networks, purchasing everything you create and unconditionally support all your efforts. Fadila Aalouchi, amazing friend and talented fashion designer for her label FAAYA, is one of those. Not only is she a hardcore fan for almost half a decade, but she took it upon herself to do a "fan photoshoot" with one of the shirts she purchased from my clothing line FRANKIE BABY complete with her B-girl poses, graffiti background and styling it with amazing leopard bottoms that she designed for her line. - all fitting with the "Boombox Bombshell" aesthetic.

 

 Fadila's own works below.

Moroccan born Fadila is an amazing designer living and designing out of Belgium. She makes incredible fashion designs drawing inspiration from ancient tribal cultures creating sophisticated modern fusions using activism, social justice and world peace as her platform. She even models all her creations herself. Fadila is on a mission promoting global unity and revolution while looking badass, sexy and stylish. I am honored to know her and have her as a friend.

Click link to peep her upcoming clothing line  FAAYA

BBDD # 64Portrait of Cancer survivor ANA

Ana is an Ovarian cancer survivor with teal being the official color. You are able to see her journey symbolized by her teal hair stripe and shaved head underneath the semi translucent hair.

Portrait of Lucia from Italy

Portrait of DJ Christina Sanchez of QueenDivaRadio.com

Portrait of Christina Sanchez of Queen Diva Radio

Babes Broads Dames & Dimes #63 Portrait of Jennifer Pavia

Riceandbeanz Vintage Vandalizm Egyptian collaboration

One of my first attempts behind the camera.

Egyptian inspired photo shoot with the lovely Vintage Vandalizm for Evol Hiest.

Find our more HERE.

 

Babes Broads Dames & Dimes #62 Portrait of Sivan