William Hogarth - The Four Times of Day

 Hi everyone! My name is Shaylise Sylvester! I’ll tell you a little about myself. I was born and raised in Fairbanks, AK. I just recently started school again at UAF after graduating with my Associate in Applied Science. I am now working towards a BA in Psychology with a minor in Art. I am planning on going on to graduate school to pursue a career in counseling. I'm very interested in gerontological counseling and art therapy. I currently work as a dental assistant for an oral surgeon, and I am a full-time student. When I am not working or doing schoolwork, you can find me blueberry picking, gardening, hiking, skiing, baking bread, eating chocolate chip cookies in coffee shops, and sometimes attending yoga classes. I also have a dog whose name is Roo. Her nickname is Rooty Roo. I take her everywhere with me, and I am pretty sure she is the smallest skijoring dog in Fairbanks- she loves it! I also have a love and passion for art in many forms. Like this painting… 

The artist is Ancient Soi "Chasing the Blue Bird"

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• My grandpa backpacked throughout Africa in the '70s collecting African art and had an African art Gallery. I grew up in a home full of African art and sculptures. At an early age, my grandpa introduced me to have an art appreciation. I really enjoy the cultural varieties in Art. I also believe art can be healing and therapeutic. The art above “Chasing the Blue Bird” is one of my favorites of Ancient Soi. He is a well-known Kenyan artist in Africa. I linked his name above to an article. If you would like to read about his success as an artist. I also added a link to the painting. It has a beautiful and unique narrative that explains the cultural importance of community in Africa.