Dream Big Little Girl | Painting On Canvas | 48″x48″x1.5″

Let me unfold my life story hidden behind this painting…..I was born in a small town in central Poland‭. ‬Growing up I lived with my parents and my younger brother in a tiny home with no bathroom, sink, or oven, however, my humble background didn’t stop me from having big dreams. We could not afford to go away on vacations, so instead as a little girl, I used to take as many brochures as possible from a local travel agency and look in awe at photos of exotic places, beaches, big cities, and nature in all its beauty and fantasize about being there. My dad who was my hero and a big inspiration in my life passed away in 1996  leaving me lost and devastated. Drawing, painting, and writing poetry at that time, helped me to stay alive and filled the void in my heart. On my way to work each morning, I used to go to an empty church before mass and pray to God to help me bring my dreams to life so that I could one day move away from my small town. I dreamed to live somewhere I could lose myself in the great big world and find myself again. My dreams were overpowering and I wanted to achieve something beyond what my family and friends believed was impossible. On May 1st, 2000 I made one of the most important decisions of my life and moved to America. I arrived alone with only two bags of clothes, big dreams, and excitement to begin my new extraordinary adventure. Even though I spoke no English, had very little money, and had a one-year tourist visa, I was never scared or frightened. I was so excited and ready to grow, learn and achieve more. This has never changed……

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