Artwork by Marie Ange
I’M NEVER GIVING UP!
MY DREAM IS STILL ALIVE!!
Hello dear friends. Its Marie once Ange again.
After competing twice and not getting a place into the academy I gave up and vowed to NEVER try again.
However a few days ago a dear friend encouraged me to try once again. I realized that giving up my dream of becoming a world famous artist through the academy’s help would be betraying the trust that hundreds of street children and orphans have placed in me as an artist who give them hope and encouragement as I reach out to them weekly through my art.
I thank all who voted for me in the last art academy competition.
Though I didn’t win to be part of the academy the last two times I still have my dream in front of my eyes.
That dream is to learn drawing from a world famous academy so that I can in turn teach art to the many talented street children whom my husband and reach out to each week. We have established art clubs across the city streets of Nairobi and rescue centres and through art these children and young people can have a better livelihood.
Through art therapy many are getting off drugs too.
Also through selling my art I can support our feeding, accommodation, education and reintegration programs of the street children and families.
I’ve done the portrait above to say thank you to my dear friend who has encouraged me to try getting into the art academy again.
My joining the academy will also help me do better drawings, which can sell better to support our work.
I don’t have much time left in the competition but through your help I will win this time.
Together, we can make this dream come true.
Please vote, vote, vote.
Your story is very inspiring and encouraging.Your not giving up is an encouragement to me and to many others,to always chase after their dreams.
I wish you all the best in this competition.
Thank you so much!
Your story is so inspiring and encouraging, I pray you enjoy God’s favour and also wish you all the best. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you so much!yes l really enjoy God’s favor this time and looking forward for His work in my competition.thank you for your encouragement! And your support!
Thank you Ajibulu for your praying for your words of encouragement. May the favor of God be upon me.He knows why l need this courses!
Thank you so much for your words of encouragement.God bless you
Very encouraging to see you push through this time round. Pray that you succeed.Never give up!
Thank you so much for the words of encouragement. Will not give up by the grace of God!
I am so greatful to your kindness. God bless you
I hope you will win! You deserve it ?
Thank you Kirsten..your support mean a lot to me.God bless you
I am so greatful to your kindness. God bless you
I will never give up .thank you Steve
You are a fighter
Thank you Mboit.l value your support so much God bless you.
Great drawings and an inspiring story by Marie.
Thank you so much for voting for me Zepwa.Be blessed!
Thank you so much for voting for me Zepwa.Be blessed!
Thank you Zepwa for voting for me.l value your support!
Alway you been a beckon of encouragement, hope and zeal. God’s with you my friend.
Thank you my friend! God bless you so much
Very inspirational. Keep going!
Thank you jskarioki.God bless you
I have not just voted, I have ensured I refer to my friends to count more votes,,,,,, you deserve a win
I have not just voted, I have ensured I refer to my friends to count more votes,,, you deserve a win
Thank you so much Daniel. May God be with you.
So much inspired and great encouragement to many…
There’s power to succeed that lies within ourselves when we push forward and dont give up even in the tmes of failures. So encouraging. God’s favor on you marie
Thank you pastor Cyrus for your words of encouragement.
You can do this! You are such an inspiration!!!!!! Go get it!
Thank you Lollypop.you are sweet and kind as your name
Marie Ange, You’ve made a very good run and have inspired many with your persistence to compete again and again.Even if you may not win this competition, You’ve already won a place in the hearts of many art lovers and fans who have celebrated your spirit of resilience.
I wish you all the best in your life of art. Never give up on love fe, girl.
Thank you malala.you are the best oooh
Nice work, and congratulations. You are doing wonderful things with your art. May I ask what medium did you produce the piece in? Pencil? Paint?
Hi Paula!thank you for your kind comment.You can inbox me in fb”benie ange”
Marie Ange,
Congratulations for winning the art competition.
As you start the academy,be strong and bold,knowing that challenges will come your way to make you NOT complete the course.Keep the same focus you had in the competition. PERSIST through the challenges and obstacles and keep your eyes on the closing line. Remember you have a very big following of boys and girls, who look up to you to inspire them in art. DONT forget your dream girl, as you shared in the first competition attempt.
I will surely keep you accountable.
All the best.
Isaac.
Hello Marie Ange,
I hope you are continuing well with your drawing academy course.
As I promised I will keep you accountable to the many boys and girls who look up to you in art and to the many you voted for your win.
Keep on pushing yourself even if the going gets tough.
You will surely graduate and enter into the hall of the victorious drawing academy alumni.
Keep going dream girl.The dream is just about to become real.