We had the good fortune of connecting with Sundreya and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Sundreya, can you share a quote or affirmation with us?
take notes from the sun: there is beauty in rising
slowly. brew a cup of
fresh new starts
filtering out the worries,
fears + doubts
of yesterday.
sip slowly: indulge
yourself by finding new
ways to make your day,
beautiful. inspiring.
worth it.
// anisah amat

A gentle reminder to slow down and enjoy the little things life has to offer.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
While my specialty is pet portraits, I also love to create abstract paintings and murals. I am most proud of being versatile with art and always challenging myself to grow as an artist. This journey has not been easy and even still, continues to challenge me. Even though some designs can test my patience, it’s a great reminder that good things take time and to trust the process. It is so rewarding to create something meaningful for someone.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
We would travel along the coast of California and stop at all the awesome landmarks and beaches along the way. Starting in Santa Monica, through Malibu, Santa Barbara, SLO, Pismo, Monterey Bay, and all the way to San Francisco. There are so many amazing places to see and do in those areas, we would just explore as much as we can.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
My mom has always been a huge influence. She has encouraged me to continue painting and honing my skill over the years. We would do art shows together, go to art events, museums, art nights; she would buy me books on different skills I was trying to improve on. She is the best motivator.

Website: https://www.sundreya.org/

Instagram: http://instagram.com/sun_dreya

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Sundreya/

Image Credits
All paintings done by me, Sundreya

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