...a moment from this weekend... At one point in my life I was told that my artistic dreams were unrealistic and that I should never try to make a living from my art. I have been through abusive relationships, heart ache and betrayal, drug addictions and have teetered on the brink of suicide on several occasions. This weekend these memories flooded in as I painted with some dear friends @risingappalachia on stage at @arisefestival My determination, my Truths, my blood, sweat and tears ... all held close.. all prayers. I have been an artist since my hands could grasp a crayon - there is no other person I could ever Be. I will continue to Raise the Vibration and hold the positive Light I want to see in others and the World. I will continue to be diligent, passionate and fiercely love with an intensity of Lions - of Hawks - of Wolves - of the Sun. Here's to believing in yourself... www.ghostriverart.com www.ghostriverart.etsy.com www.risingappalachia.com #ghostriverart #risingappalachia #widercircles #arisefestival #theweekoninstagram #packlife #etsy #tribaljewelry #illustration #bloodsweattears #nomad #stylist #igers #igdaily #lionhawkwolf #photooftheday #festival #freepeople #freedomistruth #livepainter #livingartist #nevergiveup #believeinyourself #loveyourself #photography #slowfashion