Hello beautiful humans of the Universe!

This Zodiac Series was my personal project for this year. I came up with the idea to do this series while I felt trapped in my previous job. I was stressed out, overwhelmed and feeling depressed because I felt the longer I stood there the more time I took away from my personal artistry.

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  Since it was a "slow" day it made me realize how I was chained down to being at this place, even if there was nothing to do, my time was in their hands. I worked at the MAC counter in my local Macys and I printed out a long sheet of receipt paper and started to brainstorm. I wrote down ideas for myself for each month and then I thought "What is something to challenge myself for the entire year?" Behold I came up with the "Pepper Zodiac Series". 

 

 I had been getting into astrology and thought to myself how cool it would be combine my journey with my love for makeup. Digging deeper into my thoughts I wanted every person modeling for the zodiac to actually be that exact zodiac. I cannot tell you how hard this was for some. Lastly, I wanted everyone to be someone I personally knew. About only one or two people from this series has any modeling experience, everyone else this was brand new to!

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COVID-19 came through by the 3rd Zodiac and I was shook. "What the hell am I going to do now?" My photographer Aiza was not able to travel to me and I was home bound. Luckily, the next zodiac was Aries and I was using my brother who I live with to model. As for the camera, iPhone honeyyy. I had to turn it out for about two of these Zodiacs with my phone. Regardless of the fact that I was in such a shitty situation, I continued to pursue this vision. Once New York was deemed "Safe" to work, I grabbed some of the best local photographers I knew and we were back in action. I did not have a professional studio for any of these photos besides Capricorn. I used t-shirts, fabric, or sometimes had no backdrop. The Universe was testing me, to see if I would just give up and wait until the circumstances were deemed perfect. This series helped me realize so much about myself and also allowed me to see all of my friends in another light of beauty. You all supported my artistry and in return these photos were a birthday gift to each of you. One day they'll be in my professional HQ. This series will always have a special place in my heart. It was the first time I put myself first as an artist.

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I really hope this story will inspire even just one person. We all faced so much this year and it really tested us mentally, emotionally, financially , and spiritually. However, if you pray, meditate stay focused, keep genuine souls around, adjust and have faith. YOU CAN MAKE IT HAPPEN.

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Thank you to everyone who was apart of 2020 with me. Especially thank you if you've been apart of this series.

Sending you PEACE LOVE AND FAIRY DUST

-Pepper

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(PS: let me know your thoughts on the series, the story , or just say hi! Email me here )

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