Why I Don’t Live by the Script — And Maybe You Shouldn’t Either

They say there’s a path you’re supposed to follow.

School, career, settle down, play it safe.

Stick to the plan, tick the boxes, and you’ll be just fine.

But here’s the thing:

I burned the damn script.

I paint. I create what I feel.

I live with color, chaos, and a heart full of rock ‘n roll.

No fancy art degree. No roadmap that fits into a tidy little frame.

But what I do have? Passion. Fire. Authenticity.

And that’s worth more than a thousand bullet points on a resumé.

I believe life truly begins when you stop living for someone else’s expectations.

When you start listening to your voice — even if it’s inconvenient, messy, or completely irrational.

That’s where the magic happens. That’s where you come alive.

My art reflects that.

Every brushstroke, every flash of metal leaf, every color explosion — it all comes from that place inside me that refuses to shrink.

That says no to normal.

And hell yes to soul.

And here’s the wild thing:

That energy is what people feel.

That’s what speaks through every piece in the Kiss OFF series, and every UV-lit Brainwave that glows like a secret.

Because when you choose truth over comfort — people see that.

They feel it.

And maybe, just maybe… it gives them permission to do the same.

So if you’re on the fence — between your heart and your head —

let this be your sign:

Toss the script.

Write your own story.

And if you need a daily reminder?

There’s probably a piece of art out there that’s just waiting to whisper it to you.

👉 Explore the collection at www.debbievervoort.com

With love and creativity,

Debbie ❤️

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