"In her face I saw a role model for African American girls who love fantasy
and one day my own daughter. Young black girls today don't get the chance
to see themselves loved, wanted, or as the hero. We, I say we because it's the
same as an adult, are made invisible., from the CW to ABC Family to HBO
and more. Black women are never allowed to be chased or be the savior, and
we always have to love the default and never our own. Chuck's image gave
me a lens of hope for young black girls and boys everywhere and added to
the inspiration of my Steampunk story. Look at that image, she's gorgeous
and deserves to be elevated too. Diversity is needed in Steampunk and
fantasy."
“My background in photography and being a self
taught graphic designer didn’t deter Chuck at all. He
immediately believed in me and my ability to create
something great for him and I trusted in him. I’m
learning as I’m going and hoping to continue to grow
in my art with this and my writing.”
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