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Suffragettes in the early 20th c, under the banner ‘Votes for Women’, fought for the right to vote. Obtaining this goal was the first most significant step on what has been a long road to full equality. #IWD2021
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Jane Austen (1775 – 1817) Known primarily for her 6 major novels, Austen's plots often explore the dependence of women on marriage for economic security. Her name never appeared on her books during her lifetime.
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Day six of the International Women's Day collaboration with @amyhoodillustration.
Augusta Ada King (1815 – 1852) is regarded as one of the first computer programmers.
Hedwig Eva Maria Kiesler (1914-2000) American film star (Hedy Lamarr) devised a radio guidance system.
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Day five of the International Women's Day collaboration with @amyhoodillustration.
Frida Kahlo (1907-1954) Mexican artist, communist, bisexual and cultural icon from the middle of the 20th century.
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Day four of the International Women's Day collaboration with @amyhoodillustration.
Mary Sidney Herbert (1561–1621) gained major repute for her poetry & literary patronage
Mary Robinson (1757?–1800) was an English actress, poet, dramatist, novelist & celebrity figure.
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Day three of the International Women's Day collaboration with @amyhoodillustration
Marie Skłodowska Curie (1867 – 1934) physicist and chemist who conducted pioneering research on radioactivity. She was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize.
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Day two of the International Women's Day collaboration with @amyhoodillustration
Ariel is a spirit who appears in The Tempest; played by both sexes.
Mary Beale was an acclaimed portraitist, working in a male-dominated industry during the Restoration in England.
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Today is the first day of an exciting collaboration with London Illustrator @amyhoodillustration. Celebrate International Women's Day 2021.
Dolly Parton- American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, actress, author, businesswoman, and humanitarian.
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Happy Lunar New Year! The Year of the Ox. The Chinese Pirate Queen. Her skirt was made from 1800's map & Chinese weaponry and artwork. Her armored breast plate was made from Chinese graphic decorations and her blouse was made from the Chinese language wikipedia page about her.
To celebrate Black History Month, please enjoy this rendering of Madam C.J. Walker. Her skirt and blouse are made from pages of On Her Own Ground by A'Lelia Bundles and the coat and hat are made from print advertisements from her products.
A Month in Paper by #thepaperartistcollective Day 31 "Goals and Motivations" Like many artistic souls, I work best with a deadline. This year I am applying to more juried shows and exploring more ways to donate my art to benefit organizations locally. #mackomicsstudio