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As promised, a long drawn out caption expressing what my first 2 open studio sessions meant to me - GAHHHH where to start. I decided to open up my studio to 24 people with the idea that maybe I could encourage a few people to bring out their inner creative. Because we’re all going through something. And art heals. And healing is necessary. Healing sparks change and change is powerful. This was my way of changing little pieces of the world at a time. A woman named Joy traveled all way from Memphis alone just to be here, in my space, painting together. Ishea came on Saturday and was back again on Sunday morning. They all took their shoes off without me encouraging them to. They came in with open hearts and free minds. They shared their stories with me and each other. The Sunday session was supposed to end at 1. We talked and painted until 3. We ate fancy cheese and listened to good music. I got emails and voice notes and messages thanking me for allowing them in my space but really I should be thanking all of them. Sometimes we’re pushed to do things before we really understand why. Me? The most introverted human alive. Open my studio up? To “strangers.” How. Why. To heal of course. This weekend was so special and one I will never forget. Stay tuned for the next one. Also, thank you to my mom (@mela3232) for helping me make this all come together, Ashley (@ashleynicole8779) for being my ultimate hype man and keeping us all laughing, and Eric (@thstht) for the Art $hit bags. I appreciate you all forever. 🌻 photos by : @jonkarmstrong

“Oh you paint paint.”

So, I guess this is the part where I start believing in myself the way she believed in me. Officially a full time artist. 🌻

Can’t wait to see our girl. Thank you for having me @weareivypark 🦄

So wait....this means I get to paint and sew for a living AND hang out with this girl all day.😩 🙌🏽

Pastor Jon in my ‘Water Me’ Pocket Tee in yam.
He hates me.
You’re welcome.
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