Born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Atlanta-based Markiesha Thornton is an artist known for her captivating works in both the realms of fine art film photography and fine art painting. The fusion of Markiesha’s dual artistic pursuits, photography, and painting, creates a harmonious balance that allows her to explore diverse concepts and push the boundaries of her creativity.

As a fine art photographer, Markiesha’s medium of choice is film. Here she showcases a unique talent in the tradition of hand-colorized silver gelatin prints with the use of photo oils. The result is a masterful, one-of-a-kind photo that blurs the lines between time and space as well as photograph or painting.

As a fine art painter, Markiesha often works in the abstract, using rich colors and intricate textures, and thought provoking imagery to evoke a sense of introspection and contemplation. Whether she delves into abstract expressions, portraiture, or mixed media, her works display a remarkable ability to convey raw emotions and engage the viewer in a profound dialogue.