Tanya Torres  
Art for Love, Peace and Joy

Real change begins within—by aligning our actions with our inner truth, we can transform our life into something more meaningful and authentic. Embracing growth, persisting through failure, and creating a life that reflects our unique “colors” and purpose…

What is this persistent desire to pursue a dream life, even when my current life is stable and fulfilling? While many people eventually accept practical paths—focusing on retirement, financial security, and postponing creative passions—I feel unable to abandon my dreams.

Even with a very long to-do list and limited time, progress is possible by starting small and working consistently. That first step unlocks motivation, progress, and fulfillment…

I made several watercolors like this Spirit of the Forest with Coquí during the evenings I was able to gather my energy and spend some time painting last year. During the pandemic, like many others, I was at home, thinking. I didn’t have as much time as other people, because the organization I work for continued providing services the entire time. But there came a time when I couldn’t keep going and I started writing. I’m not sure exactly when I started writing, but at some

One of my Creative Soul stickers inspired in the phrases of the book Creative Soul. Last year, I took a step that may seem crazy or non-sensical. I decided to draw and publish a blog post every day. Why? I wanted to move myself from the place where I had arrived after years of being without a center, without a workshop, and while not homeless, without a home. It’s so easy to fall into the routines that make common life bearable. And my response to my lost years… 7 long years

“ Right now, I'd love to be painting, working on my music. I have my piano right there, and I haven't been learning many things I've always enjoyed and used to do, and I have to start all over again. I have stacks and stacks of poetry books that I need to publish, songs, everything, just sitting there...” Do these words sound familiar to your soul? This is the story of so many of us…