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Tashanya Traile - self taught artist “Art found me, it was in me and all I had to do was to let it flow,” said Tashanya Traile, a young, self-taught artist. Traile says she is an artist inspired by personal experiences and struggles. “I love to transfer these experiences to canvas,” declared the 27-year-old, who chose to hang up her crisp business attire and embrace art and its myriad of shades. Traile was living in New Jersey, and one day the world of possibilities opened in front of her when when she walked into Michaels (an art supply store). The transformation had seeded, she said, as Traile was as delighted as a kid in a candy store. “There was so much in the store. I was so excited!” Artist Undressed - Traile embraces art in its many hues But this journey began not on a colourful path, but was mired in shades of grey, with detractions, naysayers and dissuasion. Her decision to tread a path of self expression was met with more resistance than encouragement; gloom...