Welcome to R.A.L.Creates

My story . . . 

I have been creating for just about as long as I can remember. Whether it be traditional paintings and drawings, sculptures and pieces out of food, cards and stationery, embroidery and knitting, resin and wood burnings, upcycled clothing and jewelry, and original songs and covers, or poems and short stories, I find joy in it all. Art, music, and writing have been the three constant sources of refuge in my life. No matter what the day, no matter what kind of storm or pain I was in the middle of, I always have had those three solid forms of release. Creating helped me make sense of my thoughts and emotions. It gave me a voice and a way to share about my experiences.

And yet, even with all the personal benefits being a creator has given me, one of my favorite things to do has always been making customized, personal works for specific people. Being able to directly connect to others through my gifts, to bring into their lives beauty and comfort, love and peace, to fill a hole inside them, even for just a moment, is such an honor and a delight. 

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Would I create if it was only for myself and my enjoyment? Absolutely. I find my own inner peace and happiness just in the process of creation. But knowing that what I do has a positive impact on the people who come in contact with it makes it  that much more rewarding.

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These amazing gifts I have been given are continuously blessing me in multitudes that I often don't even know how to describe. And to pass some of those blessings off onto the rest of the world only adds to those multitudes. 

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So, whether you are here to just look or to buy, I hope that what you find brings as much joy and happiness to you as it does to me. 

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God bless