It Takes A Village To Raise A Parent

Artist. Massage Therapist. Mother of 3 “high energy” boys. Angie Smith is busy, yet somehow maintains calm — and balance — through it all.  Angie first identified herself as an artist when she was 10 years old. She launched her career before having her first child; however, once she had her first son (now 10 years old) her art career “went on pause.”  We discussed the balance between art and motherhood; between chaos and art.  Notable Quotes by Angie:  “I was fully-emerged in being a mother. I did not really create in the time he was born until he was 18 months.” “I was so wrapped up in being the best mother I could be to him, that I put everything for me on hold for a bit … including art.” “I felt it all come back to me. It made me happy. It made me calm. When he woke up, I felt like I was a better mother.” “Easier to balance now that I have 3 children. They are their own little tribe now.” “100%. Having children has made me a better artist.”   Links: Angie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/AngieMae14/