About Stay Strong
Thank you so much for taking time to visit my shop!
A little about me...
My Name is Angela Mendoza,
I’m a self-taught artist I original abstract paintings, geodes decorative jar, custom tumblers and much more.
My love for art started as a young child. Being a survivor of sexual abuse growing up art was my therapy. Colors would bring me a sense of joy and calmness. I also love the fact that there are no boundaries in creating,everything is art. As a child I was able to create a safe place for myself and self sooth myself for hours with endless creations. Art has always been part of my life, whether it be drawing, coloring, writing or just imagining. It has touched me in many different aspects of my life and has always kept me from the dark side. It has truly saved my life and I want to share my story with the world and let others know they are not alone and they to can heal and find a positive outlet. I promised myself I would make a difference for other survivors of sexual abuse. I realized how much joy and healing art brings me and want to share this with the world.
I am also a mother or two beautiful girls and I want to show them that even though life is not fair all the time, it is possible to get up and fight back with a positive outlet. I also don’t want them to ever be ashamed of their story and their struggles and I also want to teach them to be understanding and accepting of others.
As a child, I knew art made me feel good. Now, I know it is healing me. We have better options than drugs, alcohol, and suicide to deal with our pain. We can do something that revives us. We can express what is hidden. We can reclaim beauty and delight. We can create even if we cannot draw. We can find something that we (and others) can enjoy (in-joy). We can heal.
As part of my promise to make a difference, I want grow my business support other survivors. Through my commitment to our communities, I support local businesses.
Thank you so much for stopping by and getting to know a little bit about me❤️