Whether drawing, taking photos of action figures, or creating my own personal figures, my mind is allowed to wonder and be free. Art, in its many forms, allows me to escape my reality and create my own world. Providing my mind with a safe place to be free. I use my art as a ladder …
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As a teenager, I developed some unhealthy habits as a way of masking my insecurities. It wasn’t until my early twenties that I realized that lasting happiness would only come by basing my self-worth on what I thought of me rather than what others thought of me. I worked on treating myself with compassion which …
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My name is Tyler Kpakpo, and I am a multi-media creative from Boston, MA currently living in Brooklyn, NY. My current areas of focus are photography and music. As a multi-media artist I have learned that when you follow your purpose, your message spreads regardless of the medium you use. My mental health became important …
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Hey I’m Jack Moser, a singer/songwriter from New Zealand. I sing what I can’t speak. I write songs about my real life experiences and always put my heart on the line. My New Single “Break My Heart Tonight” was written when I was dating someone who wasn’t that into me. I was in a pretty …
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My day job as a graphic designer and illustrator used to be mostly done in isolation, which can take its toll mentally after a while. Everything becomes about deadlines and stress, with less and less time for interaction. Once I started pursuing photography, all of that changed. Suddenly a big part of the creative process …
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As a painter and tattoo artist, I strive to create custom, individual, meaningful pieces of work for clients to wear proudly on their skin. I enjoy the thought process of creating something grand from just a small idea and making something better than the last. It keeps my mind constantly trying to expand and improve. …
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As an artist that indulges in many mediums, it’s difficult to identify exactly what my category of artistry truly is. Technically, I’d consider myself to be a painter, but I really paint through textures. The sculptural aspect of my work creates dialogues between each other which in turn tells a story of the emotions that …
21 things I’ve learned in 21 years… Our capacity for love is great. Being assertive does not make you aggressive. We are always learning, growing, evolving. We are all teachers. Even the smallest human is full of wisdom. We are not meant to all shine in the same way. We each have a light inside …
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I use creativity as a way to process and heal from the things I experience on the day to day. Through dance, I release what I’m holding in my body. Through music, I release what I’m holding in my heart. Through photography, I release the beauty and candidness of what I see in others. As …
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Madeleine M, 19, Walpole, MA / Pittsburgh, PA As a college student, creativity is a form of self-care for me and provides me with an outlet to express myself when the going gets tough. I am always trying to find new ways to be creative by combining words and images together. My journal is a …
