What The Thermal Body Collection Taught Me
Growth through color energy and faith
The Thermal Body Collection changed the way I see myself as an artist. It showed me that growth is not loud. It is patient. It is learning to trust what you feel even when it does not make sense. Every piece I painted during this collection came from honesty. No plan, no pressure, just truth in color.
Before this series I was painting to express emotion. Now I paint to understand it. The Thermal Body Collection became my teacher. It reminded me that art is not about what you see, it is about what you sense. It taught me that creating from peace feels different than creating from pain. Both are powerful, but one brings clarity.
This collection also reminded me of purpose. People saw themselves in my work in ways I did not expect. They felt the warmth, the energy, the emotion that I thought was mine alone. That connection reminded me that art is service. It heals both the maker and the viewer.
The Thermal Body Collection is more than color and form. It is growth made visible. It is proof that I am evolving, that my art is growing with me, and that energy is still my truest language.
This work showed me that art is not about becoming perfect. It is about becoming present.
Lay Simone
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Pittsburgh Artist
Thermal Body Collection
Body Art
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Modern Art
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Feminine Expression
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Lay Simone
Lay Simone | Pittsburgh Artist exploring creativity growth and self reinvention. Founder of thelaysimone.com and creator of LayMadeIt. Connect with me on Instagram and Threads @mammaasss
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