This is the first installment of my Artist Spotlight series. The purpose behind this post and future posts is to showcase more local and international artists who are passionate about their work and represent something much bigger than themselves. Today, I am featuring Marceau Willis. Above and below are pictures from her newest photo series. In italicized font, I have placed Marceau's words. Read below to learn more about her and her photography. 

"I'm a 26 year old female aspiring photographer shooting in Northwest Indiana and Chicago area. I've always been mesmerized by photography since I was a child.  I used to take pictures of my friends and family all the time. I guess I enjoyed being able to look back and relive the moments forever.  I studied Media Communications at Purdue University Calumet which was the closest major that was relevant to photography since my school didn't offer a specific program in that field. 

I'm currently developing a project titled, "The Red Lip Series" which will represent a diverse group of women in different shades and textures of red lipstick.  RED is a powerful color and to me it represents independence and a sense of boldness. I feel that each woman has a story and is unique in her own way, so being able to express this through lipstick is a fun way to show diversity.  Also, working and interacting with these women was definitely a positive experience.  I was able to see their individual talents come full force, and it's nice when people support you and want to participate in something you're creating".

Follow her on Tumblr and Instagram :)

Every Tuesday I stop whatever I'm doing to enjoy the marathon of Law and Order: Special Victims Unit on USA. Every since the 7th grade I have been obsessed with show. Every time I watch I wonder what crazy sex crimes are going to be solved this week. Where else would you find old Disney stars like Hilary Duff and Jesse McCartney playing murderers. The series is full of celebrity guest spots and intense story lines that would blow your mind. Since 1999, the show has captivated audiences all over the world.

Olivia Benson and Elliot Stabler were one of the best television detective duo for nearly a decade. Unfortunately. Stabler (Christopher Meloni) left the cast in 2011. Now Olivia is left alone with a a new partner to work with. Personally the new cast members of the show fail to be relevant in my eyes and now all of my attention is drawn toward Olivia. Mariska Hargitay has done a phenomenal job playing Detective Benson for almost 12 years. Detective Benson was one of the first female leads to play a police officer on prime time television. How many other females on television are kicking ass and solving crimes like she is? I really wish there were more characters like Olivia in movies and in television shows.This is why everyone needs to stop what they're doing and take a moment to appreciate her awesomeness.