~~~ About the contributor ~~~

Ashley Cecil has been creating art ever since discovering that her mom’s favorite lipstick made a great oil pastel. Through formal art education and years of professional experience, the adult version of this vocation has evolved into a unique job title, “Painting Activist.” She address social issues utilizing art as her medium of communication. Her talent is as an artist, her passion is advocating for social change; this is how the two work together. To view more of her art works visit her website -www.ashleycecil.com