ABOUT CLARENCE VOY
Hello, I'm Claire​
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The name Clarence Voy came to fruition during my search for an identity I felt I belonged to. It is mostly a play on 'clairvoyance' because of my strong intuition and sensitivity. Clarence encapsulates a masculine energy, taps into an androgenity that I really enjoy.
I create art in many forms! Lately I've been interested in sculpting and painting, though my love will always belong to a ball point pen. I've worked as a scenic painter and carpenter, taught students, done touch up work for a circus, run my own freelance mural business, walked a tightrope over a tank of piranhas, sculpted museum quality models of animals that are touched by excited children every day.
As an artist, I aim to create honest artwork that celebrates humanness and tells a story of ownership. My artwork is known for its highly detailed shading and bold, playful use of color.
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All are welcome, especially the marginalized, the oppressed, the hurting, the healing, the shining souls who endure and choose to spread love instead of hate.
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Resources
I've compiled a list of books and teachers who have helped me on my journey, maybe they can help you too. :)
We Do This 'til We Free Us
By Miriame Kabe
This is a book about the current prison/punishment system, organizing, and offers hope of a more just/transformative future.
TW: structural racism & violence, sexual violence
Radical Compassion
By Tara Brach
Many lessons in this one, RAIN can teach you how to handle big emotions, it stands for Recognize, Allow, Investigate, Nurture.
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The Body Keeps The Score
By Bessel van der Kolk M.D.
This is a book on ptsd and how it affects the brain, body, spirit. I found that listening to the audiobook was easier. It was incredibly enlightening, unearthed a lot, take it slow.
TW: all of it, anything traumatic
Domestic Violence Support
I have utilized this website for information on the experience, getting help moving, and even just texting someone who understood and knew the right things to say:
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If you need someone to talk to, you can talk to me. I won't judge you.
Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents
By Linsay C Gibsen, PsyD
This book answers a lot of questions and exposes the destructive nature of parents who are emotionally immature or unavailable.
TW: abuse
Willis CC Counseling
We all need it. I trust this network, sessions are easy enough to book. I don't use them anymore but it's a great place to start.