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For my first post of the year, I thought I’d share an intro.

Hi friends! 👋🏾 I’m Ruth Oneya (Oh-nay-yah), an artist from Kenya based in Birmingham, Alabama. I focus on live paintings, wedding portraits, and watercolor pieces. 🥂

Last year brought so much growth to this page, and I’m incredibly grateful for every like, comment, share, and follow. It truly means the world to me. This year, I’m excited to share more of my personal work and take you along for the ride, showing how I create at weddings and in my studio.

Here’s to growth, creativity, and all the exciting things ahead in 2025. Let me know what you’re most looking forward to this year and if there’s anything you’d love to see from me.

Also, thank you to my amazing friend and photographer for my new headshot, @Brianna Bryant 🙌🏾.

Happy New Year! ❤️

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