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QUEEN RISING
Project type
Painting
Date
2024
Location
Charlotte, North Carolina
This 4’x4’ charcoal and oil painting entitled “Queen Rising” was created by Whitney Austin in 2024.
Whitney Austin, a talented artist based in Charlotte, NC, started by creating paintings that brought in just a few hundred dollars a month. Over time, her work evolved into custom commissions that earned her thousands, ultimately allowing her to leave the corporate world in 2016 and dedicate herself fully to her art. Today, she runs galleries, a studio, teaches classes, and offers a wide selection of prints on her website.
In an interview with Dashiell Coleman at WFAE 90.7, Austin shared that her art has always centered on Black women, using vibrant colors, rich textures, and African-inspired patterns to inspire and celebrate culture. Her journey is a testament to the power of passion and perseverance in transforming dreams into reality.