LIFE IN SHADES OF BROWN

Hola, my name is Jacqueline and I am the artist behind JCar Creative, a studio painting the world in shades of brown. Based in the DMV, I am a Latina who is using design to bring beauty & diversity to the world.

 
Exercise is an amazing form of self-care right now. The act of taking care of one’s self is almost a defiant act against what’s going on. I personally have always struggled with exercise but am finding things I like to do little by little
The emancipation proclamation was not the end of slavery. Two years later, on June 19th, 1865, federal troops arrived in Galveston to let 250,00+ slaves there know that they not only were free but had been free for years. This day, also knows as free
Today we celebrate the Supreme Court’s decision to block the Trump administration from ending DACA. So many dreamers lived in fear of being suddenly deported due to their status being revoked as threatened by Trump. Today we reaffirm the fact t
Family, graduations and good memories. Thank you @teachyrae for allowing me to bring this to life. ✨ #JCarCreative
I can’t wait until it is safe to go back to building community in our homes. There’s nothing like welcoming someone in, making them feel like family and just sharing in good times. Unity and companionship is so needed right now. I created
The artist’s sphere of influence is so unique and important, especially for the elevation of black voices. I want to use this medium to lift up and highlight amazing women who impact this world and make it a better place to live in everyday. @A
Afro-Latinas stand up! Mis preciosidades, tu celebración es hoy y siempre. Grita por las calles, negra soy! ✨ #JCarCreative
Sisterhood / Hermandad - beautiful, necessary and crucial for our ability to thrive ✨ #JCarCreative
 

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