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Seeing The Art I also realize that perhaps someday I would like to create a book about art or the journey to art as I like to think of my life. Focusing on myself has changed my attitude. I once let lack of confidence stop me from speaking up about my ideas - there were so many missed opportunities This all translates into me creating my business plan. My business plan is coming together in a creative collection of pictures, ideas, contacts, strengths, weaknesses, and strategies. It is coming together in a modality that feels right for my artist soul and I feel will be something that I can share with community. Last words for our readers? Don’t waste time! Follow your heart! Stephanie Bond was born in the village of Barachois in Gaspe, Quebec in 1979. At a young age she developed an interest in art and became an accomplished self- taught artist by age 16. Her passion for th