Quanaisha [Kwon-ai-ja] is an artist born and raised in New York. Quanaisha’s feminine, floral, and inclusive work represents the diversity amongst Black women. 

Quanaisha works with paint on canvas to express the diversity amongst women she has seen throughout her life, such as her mother, close friends, etc. In addition, Quanaisha’s love for painting emerged after seeing the work of two powerful women in art and inspiration to her: Georgia O’ Keefe and Frida Kahlo. By discovering and sharing her interpretations of these inspirations and others, she finds her magical yet realistic style. 

Quanaisha’s vision and intention with her painting share much of the same qualities one would find in a mirror: the ability to see oneself. Her work observes people through a lens where their beauty is endless, where their quirks are rosy, and where one can find love and self-confidence. 

She has hosted & been a part of various art shows throughout New York. She is also very dedicated to her community. She uses her passion for painting to give back by teaching different art classes in the after-school development field for ages that ranged from kindergarten to eighth grade by providing painting, drawing, and design courses.