Welcome to another edition of my new blog series: Pursuing Her Passion. I've had this topic on my heart for a long time and I knew that I wasn't alone. There are so many creative and talented women out there chasing their dreams, pursuing their calling, and taking risks in order to fulfill God's plan for their life. There are also many creative and talented women who haven't quite found their passion just yet, or may be feeling held back from being able to pursue their dream. This series is meant to inspire women who are currently looking for that passion in their life if they haven't found it. And if they have, then this series should be an encouragement to get out there and start pursuing it head on!
Oana Befort's blog is the prettiest blog in the world. Let me say it again: Oana Befort's blog is the prettiest blog in the world. Please, click the link to her blog, drool over her artsy posts, then come back to here and read her story. Seriously. I can't remember how Oana and I crossed paths, but I have been enjoying her creativity and passion for art for a long time. She inspires me to get out my paintbrushes and create. I am not an artist, guys. It's just her infectious creative spirit that gets me going. I'm so excited to share Oana with you all today and let you in on her story:
"First of all, thank you Moriah for having me here. Itʼs a pleasure and an honor to be part
of such a beautiful post series. My name is Oana (pronounced “Wanna”), a graphic designer and illustrator married to the love of my life, Jeremy, and the mom of our cute little boy, Sammy.
Ever since I was very young, I have loved art in every form but I was especially fond of
drawing. Encouraged by one of my art teachers, I went to a high school focused on
studying art. As I began to understand the art world better and the different forms of
visual expressions, I decided to go to an art university to study graphic design after I
finished high school.
drawing. Encouraged by one of my art teachers, I went to a high school focused on
studying art. As I began to understand the art world better and the different forms of
visual expressions, I decided to go to an art university to study graphic design after I
finished high school.
away from home and into a big city with no friends and having to learn to live life on my
own. Even though I knew God was with me and I worked very hard and got really good
grades at school, life was not easy. I had some hard times due to some personal
events that occurred during that time, but through these hard times God shaped me and
showed me a better plan for my future. The thing that encouraged me the most in my
life was the assurance that I am in Godʼs hands and that everything in my life is
happening for a reason, even if I donʼt understand what is going on.
own. Even though I knew God was with me and I worked very hard and got really good
grades at school, life was not easy. I had some hard times due to some personal
events that occurred during that time, but through these hard times God shaped me and
showed me a better plan for my future. The thing that encouraged me the most in my
life was the assurance that I am in Godʼs hands and that everything in my life is
happening for a reason, even if I donʼt understand what is going on.
I worked several years in advertising, finished my masters degree in graphic design and
visual communication and got married to a wonderful man. He was and is a great
support and encouragement for me and for what I do. As an artist, it helps me a lot
knowing that the person beside me shares my dreams and helps me accomplish them.
support and encouragement for me and for what I do. As an artist, it helps me a lot
knowing that the person beside me shares my dreams and helps me accomplish them.
Also, being a mom now helps me stay inspired and creative. I am not saying that every
day is sunny, creative and inspiring, but I am trying to use the resources that I have the
best I can. We are all in a continuos learning process and the important thing is too
keep following your dreams, work hard and never give up.
There are many things that can influence an artistʼs work, process and creativity. I
personally think that determination and hard work helped me in following my passion,
but more than that, I believe that my faith in God has and continues to give me the
desire to create, as He is the greatest source of my inspiration.
Thank you so much for reading and Happy Holidays!" - Oana
personally think that determination and hard work helped me in following my passion,
but more than that, I believe that my faith in God has and continues to give me the
desire to create, as He is the greatest source of my inspiration.
Thank you so much for reading and Happy Holidays!" - Oana
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