Welcome to SylviaPaints Blog! 

In 2019, I decided that I would prioritize the goal of living as an artist - supporting myself completely (or at least mostly) through business ventures utilizing my own talents. If that sounds vague, it’s only because it is.

I’m still building my vision and purpose.There are many things I don’t have figured out. I am enveloped in learning as much as I can. All I know is that I don’t want to work for someone else until I die knowing that I was blessed with talent and strengths that I COULD have earned income from. 

Prior to this decision, however, I have frequently played with the idea of starting a blog. So naturally when I began the groundwork for this goal I recognized all the topics that I could write about that just might help other budding artists - or at minimum serve as great documentation for my journey! 

Therefore my focus here will be my path in striving to live as an “Artrepreneur” with tips, links and insight on what I’m learning along the way. As a disclaimer, all information and ideas are presented here with an open mind and welcome to any correction or advice - Any commentary is appreciated. 

This journey has also helped me focus (a little bit) on what I want my mission to be as an artist. In this digital age I want to use my art to help heal our community and encourage people to revert back to a more personal engaged way of living. Therefore, this Blog will also be about community events, activities, personal practices and lifestyle changes that can help with that. While I figure it all out thank you for your time, patience, and interest!

May we all learn to live in our passion! 

Sylvia Sykes