From a Nobody to Meeting Celebrities: How Art Transformed My Life Overnight!
Hello, everyone! I am Steven Koveleski, an artist, a survivor, and an advocate for transformation. Today, I want to share my remarkable journey. A journey from feeling lost to discovering a purpose, from battling drug and alcohol addictions to using art as a therapy, and surviving rock bottom to building a successful art business. This is my testament to how art changed my life and saved me.
In the early days of my life, I was thrust into a world of chaos. Born and raised in New York City, I experienced some of the most traumatic events that marked the beginning of the millennium, Y2K, and the unforgettable tragedy 9/11. The chaos surrounding my life and the poverty and cult-like mentality that pervaded my family left me with a victim mentality, feeling like my life was spiraling out of control.
After moving to Springfield, Ohio, and getting a taste of the furniture business, I realized that the artistic roots that ran in my family resonated with me more than anything else. However, my journey toward this realization was anything but linear. There were several detours — from working at Delta in Tampa to running a white glove delivery service and battling addictions that led to my darkest hour.
At the rock bottom of my life, I found the real transformation catalyst - art. Art became my savior, therapy, and outlet for all the trauma and pain I had accumulated. Painting allowed me to pour my soul onto a canvas and, in the process, alleviate my suffering. I created Kovo Art, a testament to my struggles and victory over them. The mantra ''Keep Optimism Validating Outcomes'' has since been my guiding force.
Through Kovo Art, I found a unique way to express myself, unmask my emotions, and translate my experiences into a language others can relate to and derive comfort from. This art journey, which started as a personal healing process, has now transformed into a successful business that has opened doors to prestigious events like Art Basel in Miami, the Versace Mansion, the Leigh Steinberg'sSteinberg's Super Bowl event, and charity galas for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
The power of art as a healing and transformative medium is something everyone should experience. Whether you are an artist or an art admirer, you can benefit from the calming, therapeutic effects of creating or viewing art. It offers a safe space for expressing emotions that might otherwise be too difficult to put into words, and it can be a source of joy and inspiration, helping us to see the world from new and different perspectives.
To anyone reading this, I want you to remember: No matter your circumstances or how far you feel you've fallen, there'sthere's always hope. The first step is to acknowledge your power over your life—the power to transform pain into beauty, create, and change. Art can be that catalyst; if it could change my life, it can do the same for yours.
Never underestimate the power of art, and never underestimate the power of you. Art has been my life raft in a tumultuous sea; now, it's my beacon of hope for anyone struggling. It helped me heal, and it can help you too. Let art change your life. Keep Optimism Validating Outcomes. Live your best dreams!
Until next time,
Steven Koveleski, Founder of Kovo Art
In the early days of my life, I was thrust into a world of chaos. Born and raised in New York City, I experienced some of the most traumatic events that marked the beginning of the millennium, Y2K, and the unforgettable tragedy 9/11. The chaos surrounding my life and the poverty and cult-like mentality that pervaded my family left me with a victim mentality, feeling like my life was spiraling out of control.
After moving to Springfield, Ohio, and getting a taste of the furniture business, I realized that the artistic roots that ran in my family resonated with me more than anything else. However, my journey toward this realization was anything but linear. There were several detours — from working at Delta in Tampa to running a white glove delivery service and battling addictions that led to my darkest hour.
At the rock bottom of my life, I found the real transformation catalyst - art. Art became my savior, therapy, and outlet for all the trauma and pain I had accumulated. Painting allowed me to pour my soul onto a canvas and, in the process, alleviate my suffering. I created Kovo Art, a testament to my struggles and victory over them. The mantra ''Keep Optimism Validating Outcomes'' has since been my guiding force.
Through Kovo Art, I found a unique way to express myself, unmask my emotions, and translate my experiences into a language others can relate to and derive comfort from. This art journey, which started as a personal healing process, has now transformed into a successful business that has opened doors to prestigious events like Art Basel in Miami, the Versace Mansion, the Leigh Steinberg'sSteinberg's Super Bowl event, and charity galas for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
The power of art as a healing and transformative medium is something everyone should experience. Whether you are an artist or an art admirer, you can benefit from the calming, therapeutic effects of creating or viewing art. It offers a safe space for expressing emotions that might otherwise be too difficult to put into words, and it can be a source of joy and inspiration, helping us to see the world from new and different perspectives.
To anyone reading this, I want you to remember: No matter your circumstances or how far you feel you've fallen, there'sthere's always hope. The first step is to acknowledge your power over your life—the power to transform pain into beauty, create, and change. Art can be that catalyst; if it could change my life, it can do the same for yours.
Never underestimate the power of art, and never underestimate the power of you. Art has been my life raft in a tumultuous sea; now, it's my beacon of hope for anyone struggling. It helped me heal, and it can help you too. Let art change your life. Keep Optimism Validating Outcomes. Live your best dreams!
Until next time,
Steven Koveleski, Founder of Kovo Art