Today's Black History Month illustration is of Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, the legendary R&B songwriting and record production team. They have more Billboard number ones than any other songwriting and production team in history and they've received the most Grammy nominations for Producer of the Year.

Side note: it was RIDICULOUSLY hard to pick just one of my favorite songs from them so here are three: If It isn't Love by New Edition, Sensitivity by Ralph Tresvant, and That's the Way Love Goes by Janet Jackson.

Today's Black History Month illustration is of Ann Lowe, the first African-American to become a noted fashion designer. She created designed for high society families such as the Rockefellers and the Du Ponts. In 1953, she designed Jackie Kennedy's wedding dress. A collection of five of her designs are held at the Costume Institute at the Met.

Today's illustration is of Fayard and Harold Nicholas, better known as the Nicholas Brothers. They were a team of dancing brothers who performed flash dancing, a form of tap dance that combined dance with acrobatics. They became stars during the height of the Harlem Renaissance. Their performance with Cab Calloway in the movie Stormy Weather is considered to be the most virtuosic dance display of all time.

Today's Black History Month illustration is of Sister Rosetta Tharpe (1915-1973), a singer, songwriter & guitarist who is referred to as the "godmother of rock & roll."

She was the first great recording star of gospel music. Also, due to her unique mix of spiritual lyrics & rhythmic accompaniment, she was one of the first gospel musicians to appeal to rhythm & blues and rock & roll audiences.

She influenced early rock & roll musicians like Little Richard, Johnny Cash, Chuck Berry, Elvis Presley and Jerry Lee Lewis.

Today's Black History Month illustration is of James Jamerson, one of the most influential bass players in music history. He was a core member of The Funk Brothers, a small group of studio musicians who performed on most Motown recordings during the 60s. He played more #1 hits than The Beatles (30 to be exact).

Jamerson used only his right index finger ("The Hook") to pick lines, an approach from his stand-up bass days. Overall, his complex melodic style brought the bass guitar from the background to the forefront and forever changed the face of bass playing.

Side note: my favorite Jamerson bass lines are "For Once In My Life" by Stevie Wonder and "It's a Shame" by The Spinners 😌

Hey there! (And another hello to my new followers 🙋🏾‍♀️) For Black History Month, I'm sharing my illustrations of influential Black figures. I'm excited to learn more and to share it with you all! My first illustration is of Diahann Carroll in the TV show Julia (1968-1971). She was the first Black actress to star in her own TV series where she didn't play a domestic worker.

I was totally impressed by the New Edition Story. It was so well done and the cast is ridiculously talented. I had to do a sketch of my fave NE music video 🙌🏾

I was so disappointed to hear about Mary Tyler Moore. I loved her class and spunk ❤️

Bob Fosse's choreography is so unique. I love it.

I had some time to do a small sketch today. Pretty foggy day. Also, shout out to everyone at the Women's Marches!