I’m feeling so blessed and giving God thanks for all of it! One of my goals for 2014 was to have some of my work published in Somerset Studio magazine. Well, I was so happy to see that I have an article and artwork in the July/August issue.
The magazine has a regular segment called The Last Page, and it’s always an article and art from an artist that has been impacted by creating.
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My article is called Finding A New Passion in Art, and I wrote about how I found my love for art after a battle with Stage III Ovarian Cancer. The canvas I created is mainly in Teal because that is the color of Ovarian Cancer and the butterfly has become my personal symbol of overcoming. You will see butterflies in much of my artwork and my mailers have butterflies stamped on the outside. I also wrote words that continue to give me encouragement.
I am 2 1/2 years in remission and taking one day at a time and everyone as a blessing. I encourage every woman to visit www.ovarian.org to learn more about this disease, symptoms and how you can help support survivors.
Blessings,
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Congratulations on the publication Carmen. And good wishes for continued good health!
Thank you Seth!
That’s great Carmen – Congrats!
Thanks so much!
Congratulations on your Somerset feature! How excited you must be! I will have to run out today and buy that issue! Yeah!!!
Thanks Shannon!
Congratulations my friend! You are a true inspiration! Hugs and Love
Thank you Shawn!
Congrats on both..getting published and conquering your cancer!! Bet you’re walking around on Cloud 9 🙂
Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Bobbi!
Yahoo! Congrats to you girl. What a wonderful and touching story of where you got your inspiration. I pray that you cancer remains in remission! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
Thank you Jann, I appreciate you!
Wow Carmen, Congrats! My Mom passed away from ovarian cancer, so I understand what you went through! You’re an amazing and exceptionally talented woman. Art Journaling helped me to deal with the pain of losing her and my sister. Art heals and you’re a lovely testimony to that!
Thank you so much Indigene for you kind words. I’m so sorry about your mom, it’s something very hard to go through. Prayers for you and your family.