How my favourite artwork inspired me to create art for my clients

I have this beautiful artwork in my home (photo below) that I absolutely adore. To me, it represents the power of a woman and how she’s this incredible part of our world - nourishing, loving yet ever powerful.⁣

⁣I’ve always been a big sketching enthusiast, so I got inspired to create similar artwork for my clients. Artwork you can display in your home where you can see it every day as a reminder of how beautiful yet powerful you are. Whether it’s a gallery wall in your hallway, a photo in your office, on your night stand or next to your wardrobe, it’s a daily confidence boost.

⁣Let's immortalize your beauty, allowing it to blossom in the warmth of your home, reminding you of the incredible strength and grace that resides within. Let’s create a piece of art that will be held dear for generations to come.

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Are you an Entrepreneur over 40 ready to step into your power? This photoshoot is for you.

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EMPOWERED art exhibition by Pure Studios

EMPOWERED. Celebrating beauty, wisdom & power of women over 40. Art exhibition by Pure Studios.

There has never been a better time in history to be a woman over 40! EMPOWERED art exhibition by Pure Studios:

● Celebrates that beauty doesn’t diminish with age

● Shows what it means to be over 40 today

● Showcases the journey of 40 women over 40 by appreciating every scar, every line and every grey (or purple!) hair

We intend to disrupt & transform the way we are viewed (or forgotten) by the media and society by putting out beautiful, authentic images and real stories of women.

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What do you love about yourself?

I love that I am a driven individual that thrives in change. I excel at giving myself challenges and then setting plans to achieve them. I am a firm believer in change for the good, whether it’s in the small ways in which we may organize a desk or our closets, to the big things such as how do I parent my kids, how can I become a more giving member of my community, how can I change for the better. I also love my sense of humour and ability to bring levity to situations. Life and work can get heavy, it’s great to get through these times of heaviness with levity at the right times.

Vaishali

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How do you define beauty at this point in your life? What makes you feel beautiful?

Beauty at this point in my life is having grey hair, fine lines and wrinkles, scars, etc. that show a life that is well lived.

Ria

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How do you nurture your confidence?

I nurture my confidence with physical activity, I always feel better and stronger after a workout. I also challenge myself to do things that I would normally not do or even avoid. That way when I accomplish them, it is like score one for Karen!

Karen

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How did your photos help you with your confidence?

Seeing myself in the photos helped me appreciate just how good I really do look at 50! I was proud of myself for pushing myself outside my comfort zone. I realized I actually have a pretty smile after all which is something I had been self conscious about for years.

Tracy

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Why are you proud of yourself at this point in your life?

At times I have to remind myself that I have many accomplishments to be proud of; I have always been financially stable and self dependent, I am a very successful Mom of two incredible kind and loving teenagers, I have overcome so many emotional and heartbreaking challenges....I am not ok with being a survivor, I am a THRIVER!
I am so proud of the relationships I have maintained for 3 plus decades and the way my sphere describes me as a friend; loyal, honest, empathetic, loving, selfless, supportive, creative, adventurous, and fun!

Lisa

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Before this photo shoot, when was the last time you did something special for yourself that you desired?

This photoshoot was truly the first thing I have ever done on my own for me that was fun and exciting and enjoyable. The whole experience was amazing. I want to do this again in my 50’s!

Raj

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Karen

Karen is one of the participants of our 40 over 40 Experience. It has been wonderful photographing women over 40 and I can’t wait to share more shoots with you.

We have met incredible women in their 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s & even 80s and we’re so excited for the art exhibition showcasing their beauty, wisdom and power.

We asked Karen questions about beauty and confidence over 40:

What does beauty mean to you?

To me beauty is more than just being blessed with a good gene pool. I think what is on the inside is just as important. To me truly beautiful people have an energy, it is like a light that radiates out from them. What makes me feel beautiful is when “everything comes together” - the right outfit, the right place , the right mood with the right people.

How do you nurture your confidence?

I nurture my confidence with physical activity, I always feel better and stronger after a workout. I also challenge myself to do things that I would normally not do or even avoid. That way when I accomplish them, it is like score one for Karen!

Before this photoshoot, when was the last time you did something for yourself?

OMG years ago, probably a good ten years or more.

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Michelle

Winter is the perfect time to look back at Michelle’s photoshoot, filled with happy and vibrant colours.

Enjoy these highlights!

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Raj

Raj is one of the participants of our 40 over 40 Experience this year. It has been wonderful photographing women over 40 and I can’t wait to share more shoots with you. We have met incredible women in their 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s & even 80s and we’re so excited for the exhibit! If you want to participate, fill out a form HERE.

We asked Raj questions about beauty and confidence over 40:

How did you feel before your photo shoot? Were you nervous? Excited? Were you scared how your photos would turn out?: I was nervous as I do not like having my pictures taken. Excited at the prospect of having a day of pampering and a day dedicated to me.

How did you feel when you saw your photos?: When I saw the pictures I was lost for words. I was in utter amazement that my pictures turned out so stunning, I could see these pictures in a magazine.

What excites you about your future? What are your goals and plans you look forward to?: I am so pleased to have these memories of me looking so great, my children have these amazing pictures of their mummy looking at her best. This whole experience has thought me that anything is attainable, I have never really been happy with my pictures and chalked it down to me not being photogenic. But Agnes has proved me wrong and showed me that having the right guidance and skill can totally change that.

How do you nurture your confidence on a regular basis?: I am generally a confident person, work, personal life I have done well. Now I feel more outwardly confident. I have never had a profile picture on my social media but now I do thanks to the photoshoot. I felt these pictures reflected how I see myself and felt confident enough to share them publicly.

Are there any myths about being your age you'd like to bust?: I think the phrase “Life Begins at 40” is so true. I found that by 40 you really do establish yourself in the world and identify what you stand for.

“ This photoshoot was truly the first thing I have ever done on my own for me that was fun and exciting and enjoyable. The whole experience was amazing. I want to do this again in my 50’s!”

— Raj

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Vaishali

Vaishali has been one of the first participants of our 40 over 40 Experience this year. It has been wonderful photographing women over 40 and I can’t wait to share more shoots with you. We have met incredible women in their 40s, 50s, 60s and approaching 70 and we’re so excited for the exhibit! If you want to participate, fill out a form HERE.

We asked Vaishali questions about beauty and confidence over 40:

What does beauty mean to you?

Beauty is confidence, kindness and empathy. You need enough of these to lift others, while also taking care of yourself.

What do you love about yourself?

I love that I am a driven individual that thrives in change. I excel at giving myself challenges and then setting plans to achieve them. I am a firm believer in change for the good, whether it’s in the small ways in which we may organize a desk or our closets, to the big things such as how do I parent my kids, how can I become a more giving member of my community, how can I change for the better. I also love my sense of humour and ability to bring levity to situations. Life and work can get heavy, it’s great to get through these times of heaviness with levity at the right times.

What makes you feel beautiful?

My dedication to my health and working out makes me feel strong and confident, and therefore beautiful. I also feel beautiful when I’m smiling because a smile comes from the inside and I’m thinking of positive thoughts when I’m smiling.

How do you nurture your confidence?

I nurture confidence in building positive relationships with those around me. I give praise and admiration whenever I feel it, and I don’t hold back. I nurture confidence through taking care of my health through working out. I nurture confidence through building meaningful relationships around me and investing quality time with my loved ones and friends.

Before this photoshoot, when was the last time you did something for yourself?

When I turned 45, I gave myself a birthday that was all about me. It was the first time I ordered all the things I would enjoy, without putting everyone else ahead of me. So it’s been nearly a year!

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