1. Treat Yo Self!

    I am now 29 years young. Time is flying and I am growing into the adult I always hoped to be with some surprises. Of course when I was younger I imagined that by this age I would have a house, a marriage and perhaps some little ones calling me Mommy,Mama or Pretty (I also imagined I would have some cool little ones that would create their own name for me i.e. Pretty or Sunshine) But with my grand plan I never saw so many of the blessings I have now.

    I am an Alum of NYU. An Art Educator who teaches teens. Teens who love me (I know this to be true because they never leave my sight without saying I love you Tiffany). I love them  like my own and they give me unimaginable hope. I am a Brooklyn resident in a forever changing landscape. I am an Artist. I am a proud big sister. And a daughter my parents brag about:”I never took a pill for my kids”. I am a giver of love and a receiver of many of the universe blessings. 

    So as I live the last months of my 20’s I am excited for my future. Now don’t get me wrong I often have outburst. Moments of stressful sometimes tearful impatience. But I know I am blessed. And I am ready. 

    Looking forward to debuting my new work for Love,Mama. Stay tuned and living in love & light. 

    Remember TREAT YO SELF!!!!!!!

    (Source: lovemamadolls)

    August 4, 2012
  2. I love this piece. I remember when I created it. One of my motivations and inspiration. I love thee Basquiat.   “Art Gods” created by me, Tiffany Lenoi Jones.
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    I love this piece. I remember when I created it. One of my motivations and inspiration. I love thee Basquiat.  

    “Art Gods” created by me, Tiffany Lenoi Jones.

    July 27, 2012
  3. This Mama loves the summer. In the process of renewing ME! Loving my recent All Saints items. This dress is IT! Light,airy and easy to wear for play and work.
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    This Mama loves the summer. In the process of renewing ME! Loving my recent All Saints items. This dress is IT! Light,airy and easy to wear for play and work.

    July 10, 2012
  4. I hope they see themselves in me because I see me in them.

    -TLJ (Me), An Art Educator in NYC 

    10 years later and Im back in High School

    July 10, 2012

  5. kameelahwrites:

    tobia:

    Artlog video featuring Hank Willis Thomas as he talks about “the role of artists in our society.” 

    » BlackArtistNews.

    “Artists work in society’s subconscious.”

    I love the work of Hank Thomas. I met him sometime ago. I suck at keeping in touch. I will improve that. And enjoy his vlog.

    July 8, 2012
  6. Its my summer vacation and I miss my kids. So bless to have job that feeds my life passion of learning, teaching, healing and changing the world with young awesome people!  For more about my journey as a teacher in NYC and more visit my teacher blog Just click the photo OR visit tlcbytlj.com Thanks MamaBug3 for the note! 
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    Its my summer vacation and I miss my kids. So bless to have job that feeds my life passion of learning, teaching, healing and changing the world with young awesome people! 

    For more about my journey as a teacher in NYC and more visit my teacher blog

    Just click the photo OR visit tlcbytlj.com

    Thanks MamaBug3 for the note! 

    (Source: lovemamadolls)

    July 8, 2012
  7. Hello Tumblr! I missed you. Hope to be around more. Holla if ya out there. Love, TLJ of Love,Mama
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    Hello Tumblr! I missed you. Hope to be around more. Holla if ya out there. Love, TLJ of Love,Mama

    July 2, 2012
  8. The brushes my students forget to wash. Goddess bless them because there isnt a sink in my room but dang! However it makes for a great photo of the art made in with my kids.
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    The brushes my students forget to wash. Goddess bless them because there isnt a sink in my room but dang! However it makes for a great photo of the art made in with my kids.

    (Source: lovemamadolls)

    June 11, 2012

  9. On my National Day of LOVE

    Today was so amazing with my students I had to share:

    • My former student came to visit school today. He welcomed me by calling out Mom and hugging the life out of me
    • Seeing my students sit in the VIP section of the Award Ceremony because they earned an award for the previous cycle
    • Getting on stage to make an announcement and hearing the student body screaming various versions of my name with deep love! 
    • My student who asked if the man in the Keith Haring documentary was Keith LIFE PARTNER! And no one in the class reacted if the idea of gayness was strange! 
    • My students who GOT KEITH HARING’s ART to the T! I mean they embraced HIM!
    • My male student who educated his peer on the wrongness of the phrase NO HOMO! ” Man if you secure in who you are why say that? And if you were homo what is the issue in that? Gay is ok”
    • The students in Art Crew radiating  with pride after rehearsal and editing their first short film. “Tiffany we gotta take ARt Crew out into the world! We can change the world!”

    *happy tear* I love my job and I love the Young people of NYC! They make it alllll worth it! ART forever! 

    (Source: lovemamadolls)

    February 14, 2012

  10. This video documents a project I did this Spring with my students. ENJOY! and please contact me if you would like to support the project.

    Thanks

    More info click this link: Zanmi Means Friend: The Cultural Exchange Project

    (Source: lovemamadolls)

    May 31, 2011