Missed our Dragons Den episodes? It is now available online on CBC. Link is in our keynotes page here. Not only did all 6 Dragons make an offer the final offer ended up being four times the asking valuation. We are also so grateful to Desjardin for accepting us in the GoodSpark program, to Lane for his scholarship offer and above all to thousands of Canadians who reached out to send us messages of support and inspiration. We are truly grateful and together - we are unstoppable!

 We have exciting news!! We found our 5th artist.This is painted by the Lazar family who live in Morocco, Marrakech. They paint on the side of the street. The Lazar family is an amazing and hardworking family, they are a family of 5. Kalifa and his lovely wife have 3 children, Salah, Salowah, and Rashida. They all paint together adding all their ideas in the painting. They set their small booth early in the morning till late in the night. They explained us the story and we knew that they must be on our store. In their own words they explained the meaning of the painting. In the early days of Morocco, there were the Berbers. Although they went to different parts of Morocco they know where home is. It is to always remember where your home is and to know that there is no other place like your home. Know that your home will welcome you every single time. We are setting a campaign to support the Lazar family.  We are setting a target of selling ten of the prints before the end of march. Please support this family as they work hard every day to make a living. We can only do this with your support. The code is #make a difference, and all the proceeds go to the libraries we are making in Morocco. Buy a print and make a impact.

Jason Fobister lives in the First Nations Reserve of Grassy Narrows in Canada and he is like family to us. This painting is our favorite. He took 1 year to make this painting after we met and then gave it to our family as a surprise in front of 200 of our closest supporters at a dinner in October 2019. The message is so powerful. It talks about going after your dreams, of realizing your worth and your potential and the fact that the journey is not just to the end of the world you see but well beyond. In Jason's own words:

"Journey" is a painting of self discovery, learning about dreams and the realization that once you reached the sky of your world that there is more! Being free in your mind is the release from the physical and explore the universe of your mind. Everything we are made of, is the exact same substance that gives a star life, we are all connected with light, and the force behind it. There are no limits to our dreams, always challenge yourself, love life and most important is loving yourself is the key to understanding your true potential. The idea for this painting came a year ago when you met your dad, you and your family and it is inspired by your families journey in this life"

On our store, we only sell two sizes that are most popular but we LOVE to work with you to design a size that will fit your office or home perfectly. The message from our aritst bring such warmth and energy to your space and if we make it custom size, it is even better! For example, Marina & Stuart are amazing role models and we felt that the painting 'Learning' represented their personalities so well. They needed three pieces of art, 5 feet by 3 feet each. The end product was spectacular. Email us your requirements at info@experienceyourlife.ca

"One day I was looking across the lake from my home, when you look up the sky you can see shapes and the silhouettes of natural things you see in life. That is why I figure that is such a beautiful cloud then can see the shape of wolf, bear, eagle and a first nations warrior. After that the things started connecting and I drew what came to my mind. Those the moments in my life that are real and things of beauty. That is why I feel bad to put my name on the painting because it did not come from me but it came from life. It was something special for me because perhaps the creator helped me see that in life and to look for the lessons from life. They lessons come not just for me talking but they can come silently from nature and all you need to do is open your heart and mind."

Daviel Galan lives in Cuba and is our second artist. His art is inspired by people who are visually impaired and by those who can see, but don't take the time out of their lives to feel for others. Through his art he wants to remind us all to remember others. We simply should not just see but feel all that is around us. This one statement moved us when our second artist shared the inspiration behind his art.  

Daviel knows how to write and read braille. We backpacked for 45 days and saw numerous artist but it was his spiritual art that moved us. 

His original paintings have detailed description in braille embedded in the painting. Each of his paintings has a deep message.

We sat down as a family and talked about the shackles that surround us as humans. Shackles of doubt. Shackles of fear. Shackles of judgement from others. Shackles of self limiting thoughts. We have the power to break them. We have the power to rise. We have bigger forces looking after us and we have to simply not be limited anymore. The biggest failure is when we do not try. The output of that process was this masterpiece

The Arrival - I spoke against drugs and alcohol when I was 18 as I had friends doing drugs and alcohol and also I lost family members to depression. I spoke about it in school and someone said that we should recognize him as there is something special about him.

So, during that ceremony, I had a little dream that I was an eagle and I am flying from the west over a lake and by the time ceremony was over, they told me that my spirit sits in the east and I look out towards the west. So, I saw my spirit coming from west to come meet me.

Having a pipe (First Nations award) is a privilege given to you to carry for people and to understand life more closely. It gave me the opportunity to pray and to learn to pray. Life is not just air and rocks, there is a spiritual side to life. Everything is made up of energy and everything is attracted towards that energy.

"This painting is inspired by my wife Crystal as she encouraged me to finish it. It is a reflection of home, respect, honour and courage. I wanted to capture the colors of the traditional classical style of painting but with an indigenous story. I hope I was able to do it justice to capture my emotions using my art."

Daviel knows how to write and read braille. When we asked him what his favorite painting means, he had closed his eyes and read what it had said. It was about calmness that can only be achieved from within. That moment was so moving for us. Daviel’s painting consists of enchanting color palette which makes up the beautiful paintings. The different shades of green in the painting is truly amazing, so does the story behind it.

Can you see the eye below? It is closed and in the center. Encouraging us all to feel and not just see. Now on the left bottom is the description of the pictures in braille that can only come with the original so those with visual impairment can also experience this art. It describes what the painting means. We all have the ability to feel this calmness.

Fatima & Amna Sultan are 10 and 8-year-old founders of Two Sisters on a Mission. From facing the Dragons in Dragons’ Den to 40 keynotes in major conferences and business competitions, Canada’s Youngest Social Entrepreneurs are on a mission to make a real difference. They run an online art store to bring the world together by bringing the stories, the struggles and the message of artists from remote parts of the world to life. The two sisters have won various awards for their impact and their customers include some of the biggest businesses, universities, conferences and events in Canada. In their own words,“This book is not about our accomplishments as we are two very ordinary kids just doing something we love. Through this book we hope to inspire more people to do what they love and make a difference. All we want through our social business, through our speeches and through this book is to drive impact - nothing else really matters. We have so much still to learn but we have a message to share as well. A simple message that we all have the power and potential to make a difference. The time to take action is now. If what you dream of doing has not been done before then it is an opportunity to create a path that will empower millions one day. We wish you all the best”This book is for anyone, youths and adults, looking to have impact in this world and not sure on how to start. Fatima and Amna write with the optimism of youth but the maturity of a social entrepreneur which makes this perspective unique. The book is not just about their story but rather a set of tools, techniques and perspective that will empower more people to take action.