My name is Sasha, and I founded Zen Artistry Co. following a profound shift in my life. This transformation was sparked by news that completely upended my world. The diagnosis of a close family member, coupled with decisions made by others, led me to grapple with immense loss and uncertainty. As I stood bewildered, facing a life filled with misery, I embarked on a journey of creativity and healing.


Throughout the majority of my adult life, I have contended with mental health challenges, eventually diagnosed with CPTSD. My coping for my trauma manifested in various ways, including anger, anxiety, and small bouts of depression, addiction, investing in low-quality men, sex, distractions, bad habits; instead of merely addressing the symptoms, I delved into introspection and turned to art, using painting, sketching, and exploration of colour and texture to channel my pain and unknowingly find solace without releasing that was what I was doing a the time, I was my self-therapist. Each stroke and pigment became a form of release, allowing me to be present and embrace the moment. As I continued, my skills evolved, and the tears accompanying each stroke lessened, offering me a deeper understanding of my journey. Why I had (re)acted the way I did and why, in certain situations, certain behaviours were present and repeated in patterns. It was when I realised I was the exact reason why my life was shit at the heart of it.