Joyce Bryant

Joyce Bryant was an Oakland, CA native (my hometown), who was known as "The Black Marilyn Monroe," and "The Bronze Blonde Bombshell." She was the chocolate-skinned diva known for her signature silver colored hair she'd painted with radiator paint, and her skin tight form-fitting and backless gowns. It's been known that her gowns were so tight, she often needed to be carried off stage.
Joyce was a cabaret and nightclub performer who's songs were too suggestive for radio..
From what I've read of her online, she is considered the "Lost Diva." I guess no one really knows whatever became of her. With all of that said, that is what inspired me to paint Ms. Joyce Bryant.
The original painting is acrylic on 18x18in. canvas and is available for purchase. Prints and greeting cards are also available for purchase online at: http://fineartamerica.com/featured/joyce-bryant-chelle-brantley.html