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Where do I begin...
When I think back to when I started creating artwork, I think of some really dark times. The fact that I could pick up a pen, a pencil, a paintbrush and I could escape my reality made me cling to my creativity. I would get lost in every line, every shading, every brush stroke. At the time, I thought I was getting "lost " in my work, but in reality I was on a journey to find myself.
I struggled with heroin addiction for 16 years of my life. During that time I experience a great deal of trauma, but on the flip side I was also creating a great deal of trauma for my loved ones and the people around me. I had bouts of homelessness. Many incarcerations and prison terms. I am a surivivor of sexual trauma, physical and emotional abuse. Went to countless detoxes, treatment centers, shelters, you name it.
I used art as therapy. As an escape. I would create something and think about my life. I would think about my past. I would think about great childhood memories. I would wonder if there was truly a way out of this. I would think about possibilities, about goals and aspirations. I would think about sooo much. So in reality. I didn't get "Lost" in my artwork... I believe I found myself in creativity. I found expression through art.
Now, I am 4 years sober. I work as a lead survivor advocate for a non profit organization that helps survivors of human trafficking and formerly incarcerated women in the Milwaukee area. I get to help women that walked in the same shoes as I once did and show them that recovery from trauma is possible. Creating artwork with my clients has been rewarding and so many levels.
I started this page after being awarded Featured Artist for this years International Human Trafficking and Social Justice Conference. I want to Thank You for taking the time to read a little of my story and for checking out my artwork.
Sarah Demerath
Creative Ace / Owner
Silver Lining Studios
(262) 239-9199
Announcement
Where do I begin...
When I think back to when I started creating artwork, I think of some really dark times. The fact that I could pick up a pen, a pencil, a paintbrush and I could escape my reality made me cling to my creativity. I would get lost in every line, every shading, every brush stroke. At the time, I thought I was getting "lost " in my work, but in reality I was on a journey to find myself.
I struggled with heroin addiction for 16 years of my life. During that time I experience a great deal of trauma, but on the flip side I was also creating a great deal of trauma for my loved ones and the people around me. I had bouts of homelessness. Many incarcerations and prison terms. I am a surivivor of sexual trauma, physical and emotional abuse. Went to countless detoxes, treatment centers, shelters, you name it.
I used art as therapy. As an escape. I would create something and think about my life. I would think about my past. I would think about great childhood memories. I would wonder if there was truly a way out of this. I would think about possibilities, about goals and aspirations. I would think about sooo much. So in reality. I didn't get "Lost" in my artwork... I believe I found myself in creativity. I found expression through art.
Now, I am 4 years sober. I work as a lead survivor advocate for a non profit organization that helps survivors of human trafficking and formerly incarcerated women in the Milwaukee area. I get to help women that walked in the same shoes as I once did and show them that recovery from trauma is possible. Creating artwork with my clients has been rewarding and so many levels.
I started this page after being awarded Featured Artist for this years International Human Trafficking and Social Justice Conference. I want to Thank You for taking the time to read a little of my story and for checking out my artwork.
Sarah Demerath
Creative Ace / Owner
Silver Lining Studios
(262) 239-9199
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Andrew on Feb 1, 2021
5 out of 5 starsLove it! Love it! Love it!
Awesome design and high quality material!!!!
The art is absolutely breath taking ❤❤❤❤❤ -
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Andrew on Feb 1, 2021
5 out of 5 starsLove it! Love it! Love it!
Awesome design and high quality material!!!!
The art is absolutely breath taking ❤❤❤❤❤ -
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Andrew on Feb 1, 2021
5 out of 5 starsLove it! Love it! Love it!
Awesome design and high quality material!!!!
The art is absolutely breath taking ❤❤❤❤❤ -
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Kristen on Jan 11, 2021
5 out of 5 starsAwesome buy! Love that a portion is donated to such a great cause. Would definitely buy more items from the shop. The shop owner is amazing an helpful. Highly recommend
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Emily on Jan 5, 2021
5 out of 5 starsBought it as a gift for a friend but was tempted to keep it for myself! 😆 they loved it though, great work!
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Whitney on Nov 28, 2020
5 out of 5 starsI love that 50% goes to helping those who have suffered human trafficking.
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maureen on Nov 15, 2020
5 out of 5 starsLovely design. My shirt was a darker color and I like it very much. It’s unique and very attractive. The tshirt is good quality. I’m very pleased.
About SilverLiningArtDecor
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Sneak peek at the artwork for the International Human Trafficking & Social Justice Conference - Feat. Artist Sept 21st!
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Sneak peek at the artwork for the International Human Trafficking & Social Justice Conference - Feat. Artist Sept 21st!
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Sneak peek at the artwork for the International Human Trafficking & Social Justice Conference - Feat. Artist Sept 21st!
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In the darkest of places, ART found me.
Where do I begin...
When I think back to when I started creating artwork, I think of some really dark times. The fact that I could pick up a pen, a pencil, a paintbrush and I could escape my reality made me cling to my creativity. I would get lost in every line, every shading, every brush stroke. At the time, I thought I was getting "lost " in my work, but in reality I was on a journey to find myself.
I struggled with heroin addiction for 16 years of my life. During that time I experience a great deal of trauma, but on the flip side I was creating a great deal of trauma for my loved ones and the people around me. I had bouts of homelessness. Many incarcerations and prison terms. I was victims to sexual assaults. Physical and emotional abuse. Detox. Treatment. Shelters...you name it.
I used art as my therapy. As an escape. I would create something and think about my life. I would think about my past. I would think about goals and aspirations. I would think about sooo much. So in reality. I didn't get "Lost" in my artwork... I found myself in my creativity. I found myself in creating art.
Now I am 4 years sober. I work as a survivor advocate for a non profit organization that helps survivors of human trafficking and formerly incarcerated women. I get to help women that walked in the same shoes as I once did and show them that recovery from trauma is possible. Creating artwork with my clients has been rewarding and so many levels.
I started this page after being awarded Featured Artist for this years International Human Trafficking and Social Justice Conference. Thank you for taking the time to read a little of my story and for checking out my artwork.
Sarah Demerath
Creative Ace / Owner
Silver Lining Studios
(262) 239-9199
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Sarah Lynn @ Silver Lining Studios
Owner, Creative Ace, Designer
I know it may sound cliche, but Art is something that feeds my spirit. It takes any negative energy that I hold onto and eliminates it at the drop of a paint brush.
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