I’m an Orange Moon

Artwork Details and Purchase Information
Original artwork is ink on 11 × 15 inch archival watercolor paper, framed and matted in a standard black frame
Giclée print is an 11 × 15 inch archival watercolor paper reproduction, framed and matted in a standard black frame, and part of a limited edition of 7
Originals, if available, and giclée prints may be purchased in person or directly at LakeemWilson.com
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I’m an Orange Moon
 
This illustration presents a quiet, introspective portrait of Erykah Badu, her face partially enveloped in shadow. Her gaze drifts slightly away from the viewer, thoughtful and unguarded, while her hand rests gently near her chin. The contrast between light and dark shapes the composition, giving the drawing a meditative, almost celestial stillness.
 
The work speaks to inner worlds, intuition, and self possession. Badu is not performing here. She is listening inward. The darkness surrounding her feels protective rather than heavy, framing her as a figure of reflection and spiritual depth. The title references cycles, moods, and phases suggesting that identity, like the moon, is always shifting yet whole.
 
Within Life in Black Ink, this piece honors Black femininity as expansive, mystical, and self defined. It documents a cultural icon not through spectacle, but through presence. The illustration preserves a moment of stillness where artistry, spirituality, and personal truth quietly align.