The Yolanda II

Yolanda was born and raised in Brownsville, Brooklyn. After working 46 years at both Lincoln and Harlem Hospitals, Yolanda finally retired and quickly realized that she needed something to do. She prayed to God to help guide her into what she could do to occupy her time. The answer came to her and this is how she discovered painting.

 "I had never painted before in my life. I tried to do what other people were doing but I found it to be very difficult. This is when I started painting from my heart.”

Yolanda likes to paint the sky, sun, moon, and grass. With this newfound passion, she can see life beginning and not ending.

“My heart began showing me what I needed to see and this is where I get my inspiration to create my paintings."

This necklace is handmade with love and care by JASA seniors. Treat yourself today and support older New Yorkers!