I discovered a little while ago that if you don’t listen to the calling of your heart you’ll end up dissatisfied every time.  Throughout my twenties I desperately moved from one profession to the next, attempting everything from mundane office jobs to working in a prison as a guard.  Always unhappy, I found myself chasing that elusive employer who was going to grant me my ticket to stability, a good pension, and true happiness.

Once I realized that I couldn’t find happiness outside of myself I went inside, and I took a leap of faith to follow a lifelong dream.  That was about seven years ago when I began Serenity Studio.  I had no clue what I was doing, nor where I was going, but I did know one thing for sure, that I did not feel complete unless I had a paintbrush in hand.

So, my official career as a freelance artist began.  I worked hard and then worked even harder (one summer I slept in my car every Friday night in order to get a booth in an out of town Saturday market).  All was in the pursuit of making a living at what I so passionately loved to do.

Today I’m abundantly blessed with work such as this, and I believe that these are the blossoms from the seeds of courage planted yesterday.  I’d be fibbing if I said any of this was easy, but I’d also be misleading you if I told you there’s any better way. 

Be brave and make your way,

Tracy-Lynn