New animation theme every week on my TikTok Lives (20:00 british time every Wednesday 😁). LINK IN BIO
#animationtherapy #animation #cartoons #mindsetgems #mentalroots
New animation theme every week on my TikTok Lives (20:00 british time every Wednesday 😁). LINK IN BIO
#animationtherapy #animation #cartoons #mindsetgems #mentalroots
Join us for our third TikTok Animation Live 😁 LINK TO THE PLATFORM IN BIO LINK
MONDAY 20 APRIL 20:00-21:30 British time
#2danimation #animation #tiktoklive #fyp #mentalroots
Shall I bring this to Insta too?
Our FIRST Live animation session! Told the viewers in the chat I'll start doing one of these weekly, each Wednesday night. Give me a follow and come join us... real wholesome convos have started in the chat about creativity, life and mindset lessons and more!
#CreativeWellbeing #LiveAndCreate #ArtForMentalHealth #MindfulAnimation #MentalRoots
Good news! Our Mental Roots animation is being screened at this year's Cardiff Animation Festival! @cardiffanimfest
Our film is being featured in the Shorts screening on Friday 24th April, themed 'Home'. Check out more info and if you can make it, comment 'CAF' for booking link!
#mentalhealthanimation #blackanimator #blackbritishanimation #caf #cardiffanimationfestival
Late post but very grateful to have my award winning Mental Roots animation screened at another event at the start of this month - @liafanimation 's event 'Disrupting the Narrative' hosted by Osbert Parker.
There was a screening of various animated shorts from around the world that all had something progressive or unique about them. 🎬
Afterwards, there was a Q&A panel where we got to share a bit about challenges in our productions. Of course when it came to me I have to give God the glory for how He strengthened me to get it done remotely during COVID! 🙏🏾💪🏾
Events and films like these further emphasise the importance of animation doing what I called 'visualising the invisible'! 👀✍🏾
Lastly, shout-out to the animators, directors and other creatives I met that night. Grateful for the wholesome conversations. 👍🏾
What progressive, therapeutic creative work can you start doing today, that will not only liberate you but empower others?!
Speaking about the principles and goals that motivate my creative work is always an opportunity I take pretty seriously!
At Manchester Animation Festival @mcranimation I spoke about 2 key components needed in improving cultural diversity and access in the animation industry:
1. More community-facing projects for underrepresented youth to learn screen arts fundamentals
2. Teaching animation as a tool to address and remedy day-to-day challenges that marginalised communities experience (e.g. trauma, discrimination).
With Mental Roots @mentalrootspod , my goal is to make this more of a reality.
But I can't do it on my own - it will take the right investment of equipment, partnership in workshop delivery and more to truly scale this movement to the next generation of diverse creatives who need it!
If you want to reach out and discuss how you'd want to partner with me in this mission, message me here or email me at [email protected].
#blackcreative #blackanimator #blackartist #animation #animationindustry
Photo credit (apart from last tile): Chris Payne
Glad I got to share this at @mcranimation festival this year!
How can you use your creativity to inspire social change? Drop ya thoughts in the comments 👀
Follow me to learn more and stay updated on our animation live sessions, upcoming course and more...
#foryoupage #blackanimator #blackcreative #artist #animator
What a time this week at #ManchesterAnimationFestival!
As part of #BlackFrame @blackframeanimation 's debut screening of short films at MAF this year, BOTH of my #MentalRoots animations were showcased.
This means the second film 'Black Female Living' has FINALLY got the big screen treatment - much to the audience's enjoyment!
I appreciate the opportunity to share more about the 'why' and 'how' behind my animation work, and my vision for the future in terms of improving cultural representation on and off the screen - as well as revolutionising how animation and visual arts are contextualised in mental health support and education for diverse youth.
Thanks @mcranimation for the platform, and thanks for BlackFrame - a new initiative for black people in the animation industry - for arranging this much needed event.
#blackanimators #britishanimation #animationfestival #mentalhealthanimation
Thanks to @mcranimation and @blackframeanimation for having me over this Tuesday to showcase BOTH Mental Roots animations - as well as joining the panel discussion about representation in animation and more!
Creative pioneering that empowers the underrepresented is a big part of what I and the #MentalRoots movement is all about. Looking forward to connecting with industry peers and general audiences alike, and inspiring more people to utilise animation to not only make stuff that LOOKS and SOUNDS good but also DOES good. ♥️🙌🏾
Looking forward to seeing you there if you can make the 4pm 'BlackFrame Presents' screening on Tuesday at @homemcr
#MAF2025 #manchesteranimationfestival #animationfestival #blackanimator
The only Halloween pic you're gonna see me post 😂✝️
I drew this back in 2019, and I'll keep posting every year to remind you that 1. There are REAL demonic forces working against all of us, and 2. Jesus Christ gives us the keys to overcome sin and evil eternally through His death on the cross and resurrection for us.
Luke 10:18-20 NIV
[18] (Jesus) replied, “I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven. [19] I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you. [20] However, do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.”
#halloween #halloween2025 #christianart #halloweenart
Free online Mental Roots Masterclass on 2D Animation, running from 7pm to 8:30pm GMT on Monday 3rd November!
Young people - especially those of black origin (though not limited to this) - will relate highly to this session!
Ideal for young people aged 11 to 25 and parents of this age group, this session is a beginners' guide to learning 2D Animation, and why it is a valuable future-proof skill to learn!
Session Content:
1. What is animation and its stages of production
2. Interactive activity - Learn how to animate on your phone!
3. Live demonstration of 2D animation computer software
4. Live Q&A
What to Bring:
1. Charged phone with downloaded animation app 'Flipaclip' (on Apple iOS and Android)
2. Paper and pencil for notetaking (preferable)
If you would like to attend, please privately message me or email [email protected], and I will send Zoom details. If you’re not free, please forward this message and attached image to any other youth or parents outside this chat who may be interested. Thanks!
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