I’d like to introduce you to a friend of mine, she is a wonderfully talented artist–both on and off the canvas!  I first encountered Kristy as an incredibly gifted and inspiring spoken word artist at one of the Open Mics I attend in East Los Angeles.  Since our first meeting, I’ve come to know and appreciate her visual artistry as well.  She is a woman full of relentless courage and vision who uses her abundant compassion and creativity to foster healing, transformation, and reconciliation in her community.  Here’s a little teaser from her bio:

Its All a Risk

My life has been defined by an innate tendency to take risks. As a child I was known for asking too many questions, touching things that weren’t meant to be touched, or taking things apart just to see how they worked. This air of inquisitive defiance was coupled with a natural creativity and I spent much of my time as a kid creating art, writing plays and poems, and building things. I grew up with my mother and sisters in the San Fernando Valley and the story of our struggle to survive is likened to that of many single-parent, working class families striving for their version of an American Dream. My dream always included art and creative writing and I was even able to envision myself as an art student, building a powerful career that would propel me out of financial instability and into the vast diversity of art, culture, and travel.

~Kristy Lovich

So check out her site and peruse her gallery; she has several prints and original pieces for sale–with more being added soon–at very reasonable prices. The proceeds from her art go to fund both her education and her vital work within the community.  Support grass roots artists and community efforts!  This is where the real change happens!