Determined
Fierce
Observant
Confident
Lauren.
When Lauren became part of my “Shine Your Light” Artist project, I realized that not everyone’s gifts and talents can be displayed easily with a visual representation. 

Lauren’s greatest gift is her mind. 

After being diagnosed with dyslexia at age 7, Lauren’s world more fully opened up rather than became limited by her learning differences. Dyslexia creates many real challenges to a traditional learning environment, but it also offers beautiful and creative ways of seeing and making sense of the world. Through her incredibly supportive parents who connected her with invaluable educators, Lauren has uncovered the ways in which she learns best. She began to watch documentary films on any and all subjects; she dug in and spent the extra time learning reading and writing systems and strategies; she invested in herself. 

Where some children struggle, Lauren shines. Her creativity, determination, and constant observation are her superpowers. She truly sees the world differently than the pack. And with Albert Einstein, Stephen Hawking, Leonardo da Vinci, Walt Disney, JFK, and Pablo Picasso having a form of dyslexia, I can’t wait to see what Lauren achieves in the future. 

For now, we congratulate her on her recent graduation from 8th Grade and wish her success in High School. 

As a Limited Edition Artist Project, I will be offering special “Shine Your Light” studio sessions. If we all shine our light, we will help others who are feeling lost in the darkness as well. I’ll be posting more images of adults and children shining their light. 

Everyone has a Story. Let’s Tell Yours Together.