A Birthday Gift to Herself

"You never know what might resonate with someone"

It's something I once overheard at a vendor event. Something a mother was saying to her daughter (who was also an artist) - but something relevant to the both of us. 

And I'm writing it now, so I don't forget. 

It will stand as a quote to give me courage. Reminding me to put ANY of my artworks out into the world, even (or especially) the ones I don't think anyone would like. 

Like this painting:


An oil painting I made for fun, which sold once listed. 

And then a commission request came in following the sale. 

"A birthday gift to me"


She loved it, and I was happy to see her happy. 






My name is Skylan Abraham. I'm a 23-year-old woman with an admiration for all things creative. I am mother to three boys and a fiancée to my best friend Jacob. Art has been a part of my life since I was young, and it'll never NOT be a part of me.

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