Brittany Janee Hawkins
Art Direction
Columbus, GA
Brittany Hawkins a Columbus Ga native, will receive her Bachelor of Arts in Art from Valdosta State University in 2020. While a student, Hawkins has pursued her passion for drawing, which was awarded with Most Outstanding Art Student as a Senior in high school in 2016. This helped turn a passion into a pursuit of a career. In addition to drawing, Brittany is a painter, has worked in photography and graphic design. This love of art making has also become a business that she will be building called, Black Angel Creations. Hawkin's work and business focus on showcasing, elevating and empowering women within her community.
Brittany has shown her work in a variety of places around Valdosta State University, including the Dedo Maranville Fine Arts Gallery as well as the University Center. She has participated in campus events including the Miss Kappa Alpha Psi Pageant and the More Than Art Showcase where she demonstrated speed drawing. In addition she has displayed her work during the Kultured Kampus Community Fashion Show, and Media Arts Geniuses events, such as "Evening of Genius", "New Member Showcase" and " The Premiere" Media event, this is an organization that she is proud to be a member of.
Upon completion of her degree, Hawkins will be apart Access and Design Fellowship Program, as well as building her freelance business with Black Angel Creations. In the near future, she will be pursuing her Masters of Fine Arts in Graphic Design and will be working to continue to uplift and build community with and for black women.
