104: Marydean Draws: An Artist & Illustrator with a message "Be Encouraged, Be an Encourager" {Ep 104}

Enjoy this playful, encouraging and inspiring conversation with laughs on art, creativity and ‘being better humans’ with Mary Hairston, an artist and illustrator. Listen to the story of this Shenandoah Valley Virginia-based artist who transitioned from being an ESL teacher to opening up her own art business because she couldn’t find what she was looking for so she began creating it! Inspired by God’s word, creation and community she created fun, colorful, engaging art to capture your imagination, encourage your heart and equip you to encourage others. Discover the deeper meaning behind her business name and what art tools she can’t go without. Discover her artistic process and the variety of skills she taught herself to run and grow her business. Find out how living in the Shenandoah Valley inspires her illustrations and learn about her favorite things to draw. Find out the topics she blogs about including racial justice. Don’t miss the discussion on what she’s learned about anti-racism and what most surprised her when educating herself on this issue. Plus, be sure to get her recommended resources she’s discovered along the way and find out about the list of resources she has made available for you.Marydean DrawsInstagram & Facebook: @marydeandrawsWebsite:  https://marydeandraws.com/You can find her lovely art locally here in the Valley at these locations:The Lady Jane Shop in downtown Harrisonburg, VAThe Blessings Christian Bookstore on Neff Ave in Harrisonburg, VAThe Sparrow’s Nest in Staunton, VALaughers, enjoy the award-winning delicious PrePOPsterous Gourmet Popcorn!Physical Location: 400 N Main St, Bridgewater, VA 22812Website: www.prepopsterous.comUse Discount Promo Code: LAUGH15 and receive 15% OffTo learn more about X2 Comedy (now FWAF Show) & Buy Tickets visit:www.x2comedy.com/ (now FWAF Show visit thefunnywomacks.com)Facebook & Instagram: @x2comedy (now The Funny Womacks)