Life In His Hands [Afro-American girl] (2008) Painting by Tonjua Lyles

An old adage says that if you want to be successful,  you must follow your dreams. As a child, I've always enjoyed drawing with pencils and markers for my own pleasure. Later I made cards and pictures for other people. I always dreamed of painting but never thought myself capable of creating that kind of beauty. With encouragement from my mother, I began to create beautiful acrylic paintings. An idea from my dad sparked my mirror art line! I've recently discovered scratch art. Different mediums allow me to express different ideas. Above all, whatever I create, I choose to share joy through my art of a life well lived.  Simply put my, mission is to bring happiness to everyone, to delight and inspire you right down to your soul!

• Nationality: UNITED STATES
• Date of birth : 1963
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• Groups: Contemporary American Artists