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24 July, 2009

Toneeke Runinwater Henderson
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Passion of the Self-taught Artists

What is that makes your heart churn with desire to create. Is it the fascination of being able to create in tangible form those images that circle within your heart and soul? I believe we speak through our art. We craete the visual that our words of passion cannot speak at times. What is it that makes your passion flourish?

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Ricky Corbett 01 Aug 2009

Hi Toneeke,

For me, I love people. I love learning about different cultures, different backgrounds. I hope to change the way people "see" each other. I believe that everyone is special in their own special way. It's those little unique nuances that everyone has is what I hope to capture in my portraits. It's why I became a portrait artist. It seemed natural to me. I believe that every person is beautiful and I hope to bring out that beauty in each portrait I draw. I hope to bring out the person's soul. GOD has given me a gift and it's one that I hope to use to bring people closer together. It's one I hope to bring everyone's inner beauty out. It's one that I hope to make us all learn something about ourselves. Great topic!

shawn lock 30 Aug 2009

Hello, I am self tought and i think thats what makes, work creative, hopefully inspirational, and most importantly unique. Cheers to those who create to express themselves, may your tidings be fair, and your head in the air. shawn