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Who Is Lay Simone

The artist the storyteller and the woman building freedom through creativity

By Lay SimonePublished 3 months ago 1 min read

When people ask who I am I never know where to start. I am not one thing. I am art and I am story. I am a mother who dreams in color. I am the founder of thelaysimone.com a space built for creation connection and legacy.

My name is Lay Simone and my art is my language. Every brushstroke every design every word I write is a reflection of the life I am building. My work carries pieces of my journey from struggle to strength from silence to self belief. I create to remind others that healing and success can exist in the same breath.

Through my brand LayMadeIt I bring my vision to life with original paintings prints digital products and stories that speak to the soul. My goal is not just to sell art. My goal is to create a movement to inspire other creators to see that their gift can fund their freedom.

I am a self taught artist from Pittsburgh PA with a mission to show that anything is possible when you bet on yourself. I want people to feel something when they see my work peace power purpose. I want them to remember that they can rebuild from anywhere.

This is who I am.

A woman who turned pain into purpose.

An artist painting her way into freedom.

A name the world will remember Lay Simone.

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About the Creator

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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