VIRMARIE DEPOYSTER
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Picture

The Journey


Pastel, image transfer on board
18" x 18"
2015
Private Collection


​It was early fall when my family and I moved to Arkansas. School was already in session, so I was enrolled right away. I carried my dictionary everywhere and used a lot of hand signals to get my thoughts across. English as a second language was not taught in our small town, so I translated every other word in my textbooks to be able to understand what I read. In this painting, I use words from my Spanish- English Bible and letters from a family friend to represent some of those life-changing moments. Learning English is the hardest thing I have ever done but along the way, the most amazing people showed me kindness and love and helped me blossom into the person I am today. The journey was bumpy but the outcome was glorious.  

© 2012- 2025  Virmarie DePoyster
North Little Rock, Arkansas
  • Portfolio
    • Beyond Labels
    • 1,000 Reasons for Joy
    • Holding Space
    • Wholehearted
    • Petal Power
    • Revelation: New Works
    • Still in Love
  • Artist Statement
  • Bio
  • RESUME
  • Press
  • Arts-In-Education
  • Classes
  • Affiliations
  • Representation
  • Contact