I let my Hair Grow

There were many factors and stages leading up to it. The deciding factor at the time, really it came down to money. I was feeling stuck and limited while relying on social assistance. The money for razors could be spent better on food. Little did I know then, that choice would be a catalyst to…

Embracing Freedom

· Candace Cynthia's Unapologetic Stand ·

Buy a Sticker or Print from Candace’s online store! The following is what ChatGPT wrote in response to me asking it to write a blog post using the quote used in my embroidery art as the topic. Candace Cynthia boldly stitches a narrative of liberation through her hand-embroidered art. One of the standout quotes, “hairy…

Embroidery Art

Hand embroidered coffee quotes with coffee cup stain by Candace Cynthia

I currently sell my embroidery art exclusively at the Moncton Market. I go every other week at the moment depending on how I’m feeling and what’s going on that week. I post on my instagram story when I am going, so keep an eye on those posts to see if I’ll be there that week…

Healing through Embroidery

Embroidery by Candace Cynthia

When I started at the Moncton Market 7 years ago, I was selling vintage inspired aprons. While I enjoyed making aprons and they sold well, I found a love for body positive inspired hoops depicting empowered women with simple yet bold designs. They were a hit at the market and eventually I switched my focus…

Get Ready With Me!

@candace.cynthia Good morning! Get ready with me 🌅🪥🧼 ☕️ ♬ original sound – Candace Cynthia My Current Morning Routine!   Get Ready with me   First I hop out of bed and open the curtains, then I go to open the door to the other apartment to let the kitties come in.   I’m currently…

Shining

“It feels safe to be hidden, to not fully be seen. To hide myself away so no one can find the real me. For if they saw the real me, would they still want me? Or would they see all that I carry and run the other way. “Slowly and confidently I began to reveal…

The Acorn Studio

*Update this store has since closed and is no longer selling my pieces but does have an online and local presence*I’m so excited about the recent inclusion of my Embroidery Art in The Acorn Studio gallery available now online and in store. With the the precautions and lockdown effects put in place with the coronavirus…

Monetize your Assets

· Dear Friends and Family, I am a Sex Worker ·

  You may know me as a mother, artist, volunteer, doula, or model. I am also an online sex worker.   I had been underemployed relying on social assistance, short term disability for about 5 years after I separated from my husband. Allowing my body the time and space it needed to heal and recover….