Artist, NFT Artist, Mom, Feminist, Philanthropist, Entrepreneur. *ART WITH PURPOSE* I have always felt a calling to use my art to lift people up and make the world a better place for all living things. Art is all about creating a shift in someone's mind. If a person is uneasy, art can bring peace. If someone feels stagnant, art can make them move.  I am a Brazilian-born painter known for my colorful, textured impasto landscapes, still lifes, and portraits. I’ve studied at New York's Art Students League, where I began receiving recognition and awards for her work. After three years, I moved to London and immersed myself in the studio, developing as an artist independently. Though I was exhibiting in well-known galleries, I felt there had to be more to life than fame, so I left London to serve as a resident artist at a Buddhist temple. My four-year spiritual journey reminded me of my early desires to protect the world. I redirected my artistic life toward bringing joy and shining a light on matters that deserve attention. My work has been exhibited and collected around the world. I now call Charleston, SC, home. www.fercaggiano.com