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I want to devote my whole life to painting

Artwork by Katia

I want to devote my whole life to painting. I’m 30 years old. I have been engaging in drawing 6 years. Now, I’m looking for a way to improve my drawing and… 

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The Cat in the Mirror

Artwork by John Gallivan

I wasn’t allowed to paint when I was young.. well as a child I was but when it was time to chose what I wanted to do my parents wouldn’t… 

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Beginning again

Artwork by Lois

I am learning, beginning again. Every day. Learning to stay in the present moment and practice. Priorities always take place and I’m interrupted again and it feels like I’ll never get there.… 

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I quit my job and turn to be full time artist

Artwork by Aviruth Meesupa

I am Ball Aviruth Meesupa.I am living in Maehongson province northwest of Thailand. I was a tour guide for 20 years but after epidemic of COVID-19 I quit my job and… 

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What dreams may come…

Artwork by Shirley Israel

As a retired pharmacist, I have been very fortunate to be able to experience a second life, that of an aspiring artist. I work mainly in oils in both large and… 

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The beginning of a story

Artwork by Dahlia

My name is Dahlia. I live in Egypt. Art is very important in my life. Art is something that gives me a purpose in my life, I dreamt of becoming a professional… 

Art as a mirror of the soul

Art as a mirror of the soul

Story and artwork from Margo Didden

I am Margo Didden, 60 years old, living in Holland as a freelancer personal coach, freestyle art painting coach and Shiatsu massage practitioner. I love my job!

Telling a story with the unseen

Telling a story with the unseen

Story and artwork from Kurt Stimmeder

My name is Kurt and I have been painting since 2008. Actually, I have always been looking for expression, but it took me time to find my means of… 

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My passion for art

Artwork by Justice Baumer

At age 17 I was awarded a scholarship to do fashion design at the Art Institute in Chicago. My parents felt I was to young to go to Chicago and I… 

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