My Journey as an Artist – Emotional Portraits and Healing
Ever since I was young, art has been more than just a passion — it’s been a lifeline.
Drawing faces, animals, and emotions became my way to feel free, to express what I couldn't always say with words. Every line I draw holds a piece of my own story — full of survival, resilience, and love for those who’ve been through pain and still stand tall.
I create realistic portraits of people and animals, and each one means something deeply personal. Some clients come to me to capture the spirit of a beloved pet. Others want a portrait of someone they love or lost. What connects all of us is the emotion behind the eyes — the soul, not just the surface.
Along with portraits, I also create custom designs and fully personalised commission art. I love taking on unique ideas, story-based requests, and big artistic challenges from art lovers and collectors who want large, meaningful, investment-worthy artworks for their home, studio, or healing space.
If you love wearable art, you can explore my t-shirt and apparel designs here:
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If you want to order a custom portrait or a large commissioned artwork, you can visit my commission page here:
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One of the deepest parts of my artistic journey is my connection to indigenous people, animals, and nature. I feel a spiritual bond when I draw them — like touching something ancient, wild, and sacred. Indigenous people carry the memory of what it means to live close to the earth, to respect life, and to honour spirit.
They’ve suffered through so much — colonisation, land loss, forced disconnection from roots, and deep humiliation. Their strength, beauty, and survival are living testaments of the soul’s ability to endure.
In my own life, I’ve faced similar wounds: family separation, loss, exile, and abuse. I know what it feels like to be ripped away from your home, to be silenced, and to rebuild yourself with shaking hands. That’s why I draw. That’s why I feel so close to those who’ve walked the hard road before me.
When I draw an indigenous woman, an eagle, a mustang, or a staffy, I’m drawing spirit. I’m honouring that raw connection to nature — the kind of divine presence that you experience, not one that sits in a book written by men.
To me, God isn’t a distant figure in the sky.
God is earth. God is soul. God is the deep breath of nature, the fire in survival, and the sacred bond between living beings.
Through Five Wonders Art, I want to share more than just drawings. I want to offer something honest, something soulful — a piece of hope, truth, and healing you can hold in your hands.
Whether it’s a powerful portrait of a Native woman, a noble eagle, or your loyal staffy, I pour my whole heart into the work.
This is more than a business — it’s a journey of healing for me, and maybe for you too.
Thank you for being part of it.
– Vera
