Sometimes we find inspiration in things, and sometimes we find inspiration in people. Today I am inspired by several people in my life. They don't know how inspiring they are, but I hope they know that my actions and motivations today are because of them. I want to thank everyone who believes in me. You keep me going!

Let me introduce myself. I am a mother, an artist, illustrator, and product designer. I enjoy creating, which explains my chosen career path, but in addition to artwork, I love creating in life. What I mean by that is I look at my whole life as my canvas. I create through many mediums, and my mediums are not limited to items in an art supply or craft store. I believe that we all create our lives in different ways: through the choices we make, the items that surround us, and the people that we include in our lives. Being an artist is also about seeing. How we see ourselves and the world around us is different for everybody, therefore how we express ourselves is equally unique. Being an artist, I see my world in my own unique way, and I just happen to use paint as a way to create more than the average person. But make no mistake about it, painting does not make me an artist, creating and seeing does. So no matter what your method of creating, come with me and celebrate the artist in yourself. See yourself in a new way every day and you will change your life, see the world in a new way and change the world!

My website:

mvanpatten.com