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Finding My Path: A Tough Lesson in Balancing Passion and Priorities
Read more: Finding My Path: A Tough Lesson in Balancing Passion and PrioritiesLife has a way of presenting us with unexpected opportunities and challenges. My son’s birth sparked my desire to pursue my passion for baking and cake decorating. Little did I know that this journey would teach me a valuable lesson about finding my path and making tough choices. In this blog, I want to share…
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Painting Through Pain: Healing and Forgiving in the Wake of Tragedy
Read more: Painting Through Pain: Healing and Forgiving in the Wake of TragedyThe sudden loss of a loved one can shock us, leaving us shattered and struggling to come to terms with our grief. My journey with accepting the recent tragic death of my unconventional grandmother in a head-on collision has been riddled with complex emotions and challenges. Because I’ve been noticeably absent from all my channels,…
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Metamorphosis
Read more: MetamorphosisThroughout my entire life, I have carried the burden of my parents’ shortcomings. Growing up in poverty, I witnessed the hardships of our community housing, with the sounds of prostitutes outside my window as I tried to sleep. From a young age, I was driven by a relentless desire to prove my worth, make money,…
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Life Is a Journey Filled With Twists and Turns
Read more: Life Is a Journey Filled With Twists and TurnsRejected from my dream art exhibit, I faced a choice: wallow or raise a glass to making the top 15 out of 65. Opting for celebration, I dolled up and headed to a bar, facing my shyness head-on with a book in hand. I asked the charming bartender to surprise me, and a refreshing gin…
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The Art of Embracing Discomfort: My Journey to Second Place and Beyond
Read more: The Art of Embracing Discomfort: My Journey to Second Place and BeyondHave you ever felt the urge to break the chains of your limitations and dive into something that excites and terrifies you? Well, I recently found myself in that exact position, and let me tell you, it was one roller-coaster of an experience. So join me in this introspective tale of how I took a…
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A Dream Come True: How Working at Walt Disney World Shaped My Creative Path.
Read more: A Dream Come True: How Working at Walt Disney World Shaped My Creative Path.As a young Canadian, I had the unique opportunity to work and live in the most magical place on Earth: Walt Disney World. During my time there, I saw first-hand how Walt Disney’s creative drive and dedication uniquely shaped visual arts. From his iconic animations to his revolutionary theme parks, I was inspired by his…
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Using Art to Process Trauma
Read more: Using Art to Process TraumaThis blog is challenging to write but necessary to share. It’s a big part of my journey as an artist. When I was 18, I embarked on a new adventure far away from home. Three months in, I was sexually assaulted. I couldn’t find the words to express my anger, sadness, and shame, so I…