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sylvia

I use my art as therapy. All of my heart and soul go into every piece. I've been through so much trauma in my life, my art heals me. ♥️

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What is your favorite type of art to create?

I cant say I have a certain "type." Because I honestly try to do it all. If I see a certain carving, I think," I wanna try that!" And I try it. From wood carvings, to sculpting, to just drawing with a pencil, I try to expand and learn it all. I will not learn, if I don't try it at least once! But I do seem to enjoy carving the most. It takes so much time, but to me, it's the most rewarding. Because when I work, my mind is free. Free to explore and create and for those moments, I forget my stress

Where do you find inspiration?

I use my art as a release. I have been through trauma. I've almost died twice. And been through so much I can't even say here. But I use that pain to create. And when I do, I ask God ( because without Him I wouldn't be alive, it's a miracle I've survived) to make sure my pieces help others who have gone through similar trauma or heartbreak. And I ask God to let it reach people and help heal them. And so far it has. Every single piece I have painted or carved has been sold, as soon as their done.

What would you do with $25,000?

Buy some much needed art supplies. And pay of debt ive accumulated just through day to day living to help my family. And buy my son a good drawing tablet and good apple tablet to help him learn , and also draw. He is an up an coming artist as well! He loves to draw. My kids are my life. ❤️ ❤️

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