Throughout her life, Lily Doyle has had the opportunity to wear numerous “labels.” She has been “Ms. Doyle,” the art teacher; Mom of Brian and Chris; daughter; caretaker; sister; friend; and wife. She is deeply grateful and proud of all those roles and “wouldn’t trade them for the world.”

Surprisingly, she finds herself with a new identity. Some people may call it “reinventing yourself,” but to be honest, she feels like this new label “has been inside me my entire adult life.” It has been developing in her mind, heart, and soul, and now it’s finally emerging—“flowing out of me to the point where I’m radiating creativity.” Sometimes before she goes to sleep, Lily feels the need to sketch out ideas and images “just to clear my head so I can get some rest.”

Lily has taught art for over 25 years, both as a public school art teacher and an art event business owner. She has always known that she had her own unique art style inside her, but never truly dedicated the time to find out what it is—“actually, I didn’t have the time.” Fifteen years ago, she was a mother of twin boys, an art teacher, a breast cancer survivor, newly divorced, and a caretaker.

She didn’t think that having a professional art career was in the cards for her. But, as they say, it’s all about timing. For Lily, one particular painting with one timely message, seen on one particular day, made the timing just right. She is elated and proud of her latest label: Lily Doyle, Artist.