Augusta works in a variety of media including acrylic, pastels, and watercolors, which she combines with India ink for her best known works of African Dancers. These highly stylized primitive figures, wearing her original designs, are merely faceless mannequins caught in the movement of flowing fabric and dancing colors. The paintings reflect ceremonies linked to ancestral homage, religious rights, social occasions, and everyday expressions of joy and pleasure that are so central to all African culture. These creations grew out of a passion for dress designing and a casual interest in African design.

"Making art has always been one of the biggest joys of my life," explains Augusta, who began her professional life as an artist in 1971 painting landscapes. Historical documentation of old houses and farms continued until 1992 when she created her first African Dancers.

Augusta's work is published as limited edition prints and note cards. She lives in Bremerton, Washington with her husband and business partner, Walter Asberry.

"Calabash Dance" Watercolor and India Ink 25x35

"FIRE" Watercolor and India Ink 24x24

"Egungun Mask of Tribute" Watercolor and India Ink 15x23

"Massai Woman" Card $2.00 ea.

"Golden Bird #1" Card $2.00

"Adornment # 8" Card $2.00