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Welcome!

Jahkira Jakes is a self-taught artist from the Lowcountry of South Carolina. Inspired by her father’s creativity and captivated by the interplay of colors, she discovered a love for art at a young age. Her creations have long been a source of joy and comfort—a way to connect more deeply with herself and the world around her.Her work draws from dreams, meditation, and deep emotion, vibrantly bringing to life dreamy yet grounding scenes that celebrate connection and inner truth. As a multidisciplinary artist, Jahkira also explores character design, sculpting, and writing, approaching each medium with curiosity and care.Though naturally shy, she has a deep love for community and hopes her art offers space for play, healing, and authentic expression.

Artist Statement

As a Black woman who loves women, the eldest daughter to young parents, and someone who has always felt deeply, I learned early on to hold space for others before myself. I’ve often felt pressured to hide, reshape, or ignore parts of my identity—to fit in, to feel safe, to be loved. As a result, I’ve learned to be protective of my deepest desires. But my art holds them. It holds the parts of me I’ve struggled to name out loud—and offers the space to finally listen inward.Much of my work depicts cosmic women in vibrant, dreamlike spaces—intuitive expressions of rest, longing, vulnerability, and joy. It speaks to the girl who fears returning to herself because she’s drifted so far from her truth that coming back seems impossible—or worse, that she is unworthy in her authenticity. It’s a reminder that she is always worth returning to.These aren’t just paintings—they’re records of my unfolding. Each piece is a moment of release and reconnection. Often sparked by dreams or meditation, my process honors creation itself as much as the final result. It’s about permission—to explore, to feel deeply, to reclaim my truth. To be bold, soft, and free—all at once.

Canvas Earrings

Each earring in a pair is a tiny 2x2 canvas, hand painted with love to make a big statement. Fun, vibrant, and one-of-a-kind – these earrings are perfect for adding a pop of color and creativity to any outfit.🎨 Materials: Canvas, acrylic paint, rhinestones, wire, seed beads
🖌️ Made to order – Please allow 3–5 days processing time

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Original Paintings

Love colorful art and cosmic vibes? 🌈✨ Check out my shop for a chance to own one of my original paintings featuring dreamy, celestial women. Each piece is one of a kind!

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Waist up Digital

$35
A beautifully rendered waist-up illustration of your chosen character or person. Let me know if you have a specific vision in mind, or I can bring them to life with my own creative twist! Add a simple background for $10.

Inner child illustration

$50-65
A detailed and beautifully rendered illustration of you or your chosen person's current self with their inner child. My intention with this offer is to bring light to the parts of yourself you may have forgotten so that you can move forward with more intention. If you have a specific theme you want to explore let me know, otherwise we will talk about what you inner child needs right now! This comes with an option to add a personalized letter to your inner child and a few activities you can work on to connect with them.