Hello,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Allow me to share a glimpse of part of my journey with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I was born in the vibrant city of Mexico, to Lebanese parents, a loving family that includes four older siblings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
My dad immigrated to Mexico when he was 18 years old, where he later became a well-known architect. It was here that he met my mom, a wise, sweet and beautiful woman, who also had Lebanese heritage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design with honors, graduating Summa Cum Laude from the prestigious Universidad Iberoamericana in Mexico City. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Upon relocating to the USA, I embarked on a creative path at Cleo Wrap, where many of my designs found their way onto greeting cards, gift wraps, and gift bags, gracing convenience stores across the nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As life unfolded, I embraced the role of a devoted stay-at-home mom upon welcoming my first child, my beloved daughter, Amelia. This new chapter would lead me down into the realm of freelance artistry. I worked on a variety of art projects, continued freelancing for Cleo, and teaching art. In addition, I illustrated \u201cThe Pi\u00f1ata Story\u201d, an interactive bilingual book written by Lisa and Michel Zajur that transports its readers on a cultural journey.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yet, it became evident that God had a different plan in mind for me, one that would put my bilingual abilities to use in serving those in need, which meant my passion for art had to take a back seat for a while.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nevertheless, my desire to reignite my passion for art persisted, even though it proved challenging due to my frequent role as an interpreter. Eventually, it appeared that God had ordained the time for me to rekindle my connection with the world of art. Then, on an ordinary day, my son Richard handed me a sketchpad and a pencil, encouraging me with the words, ‘Mom, draw! Create something that brings you joy!’\u00a0 At that very moment, my first drawing came to life\u2014a portrayal of ‘The Theotokos,’ the Virgin Mary and Jesus\u2014marking the inception of my journey into the world of crafting religious images and icons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While I still work as an interpreter, which I thoroughly enjoy, God has certainly reopened the door to art and creativity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And I am truly happy about it. I hope to continue finding the time and opportunities to keep drawing, aiming to bring joy and a smile to both God and my followers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
My heart overflows with gratitude for God’s boundless love, the unwavering support and affection of my incredible children Amelia and Richard, the warmth of my cherished family, the friendship of dear companions, and the extraordinary tapestry that weaves the story of my life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In my free time, spending time with my children, reading, I enjoy bicycling, swimming, traveling, outdoor activities, and spending time with my family and friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Faith has been an integral part of my life for as long as I can remember. The unwavering love and mercy of God have accompanied me through both blissful and challenging moments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“These are the wellsprings of my inspiration.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Hola,<\/p>\n\n\n\n Perm\u00edteme compartir una parte de mi vida contigo,<\/p>\n\n\n\n Nac\u00ed en la vibrante ciudad de M\u00e9xico, de padres libaneses, una familia amorosa que incluye tres hermanos y una hermana mayor. Mi pap\u00e1 emigr\u00f3 a M\u00e9xico cuando ten\u00eda 18 a\u00f1os y se convirti\u00f3 en un arquitecto reconocido. M\u00e1s tarde conoci\u00f3 a mi mam\u00e1, una hermosa y sabia mujer, de papas libaneses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Obtuve mi t\u00edtulo de licenciatura en Dise\u00f1o Gr\u00e1fico con honores, gradu\u00e1ndose Summa Cum Laude en la prestigiosa Universidad Iberoamericana de la Ciudad de M\u00e9xico.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Al mudarme a los Estados Unidos, me embarqu\u00e9 en un camino creativo en la compa\u00f1\u00eda Cleo Wrap, donde muchos de mis dise\u00f1os se publicaron en tarjetas de Navidad, papel y bolsas de regalo, vendi\u00e9ndose en diferentes tiendas en toda la naci\u00f3n.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Con el paso del tiempo, tras la bienvenida de mi primera adorada hija Amelia, decid\u00ed quedarme en casa y dedicar mi tiempo a mi familia. Este nuevo cap\u00edtulo me llev\u00f3 al mundo del freelance. Trabaj\u00e9 en una variedad de proyectos de dise\u00f1o, continu\u00e9 trabajando como freelance para Cleo y dando clases de arte. Adem\u00e1s, ilustr\u00e9 “The Pi\u00f1ata Story”, un libro biling\u00fce interactivo escrito por Lisa y Michel Zajur que transporta a sus lectores en un viaje cultural.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sin embargo, se hizo evidente que Dios ten\u00eda un plan diferente en mente para m\u00ed, uno que pondr\u00eda mis habilidades biling\u00fces al servicio de quienes m\u00e1s lo necesitaban, lo que significaba que mi pasi\u00f3n por el arte tendr\u00eda que esperar un tiempo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A pesar de ello, mi deseo de reavivar mi pasi\u00f3n por el arte persiste, a pesar de los desaf\u00edos que supon\u00eda mi papel frecuente como int\u00e9rprete. Finalmente, parec\u00eda que Dios hab\u00eda marcado el momento para que volviera a conectar con el mundo del arte. Y as\u00ed fue, un d\u00eda, mi hijo Richard me entreg\u00f3 un bloc de dibujo y un l\u00e1piz, y me dijo: \u00a1Mam\u00e1, dibuja! \u00a1Crea algo que te traiga alegr\u00eda!’ En ese mismo momento, mi primer dibujo cobr\u00f3 vida: una representaci\u00f3n de ‘La Theotokos’, la Virgen Mar\u00eda y Jes\u00fas, y as\u00ed se marc\u00f3 el inicio en la creaci\u00f3n de im\u00e1genes religiosas e \u00edconos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Aunque todav\u00eda trabajo como int\u00e9rprete, lo cual disfruto enormemente, Dios ciertamente ha vuelto a abrir la puerta al arte y la creatividad. Y estoy realmente feliz por ello. Espero seguir encontrando el tiempo y las oportunidades para seguir dibujando, con el objetivo de llevar alegr\u00eda y una sonrisa tanto a Dios como a mis seguidores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Mi coraz\u00f3n rebosa de gratitud por el amor infinito de Dios, el apoyo inquebrantable y amor de mis maravillosos hijos, Amelia y Richard, el calor de mi amada familia, la amistad de queridos amigos y compa\u00f1eros. <\/p>\n\n\n\n En mi tiempo libre, disfruto pasar tiempo con mis hijos, leer, andar en bicicleta, nadar, actividades al aire libre y pasar tiempo con mi familia y amigos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n La fe ha sido una parte integral de mi vida desde que tengo memoria. El amor inquebrantable y la misericordia de Dios me han acompa\u00f1ado en momentos felices y desafiantes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Estas son las fuentes de mi creatividad. Espero que las disfrutes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Hello, Allow me to share a glimpse of part of my journey with you. 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