{"id":4400,"date":"2021-10-12T15:51:09","date_gmt":"2021-10-12T15:51:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dummy.xtemos.com\/woodmart2\/elementor\/?page_id=4400"},"modified":"2024-09-30T18:09:59","modified_gmt":"2024-09-30T18:09:59","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/testv66.demowebsitelinks.com\/Tonika-Johnson\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"4400\" class=\"elementor elementor-4400\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"wd-negative-gap elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-98769c2 wd-section-stretch elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"98769c2\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-37809f2\" data-id=\"37809f2\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d0979f7 elementor-section-content-middle elementor-reverse-mobile wd-section-stretch elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d0979f7\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;shape_divider_top&quot;:&quot;wd_sweet_wave&quot;,&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shape elementor-shape-top\" data-negative=\"false\">\n\t\t\t<svg width=\"100%\" height=\"50px\" viewBox=\"0 0 1920 80\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"wd-divider\" preserveAspectRatio=\"none\">\n<path class=\"elementor-shape-fill\" d=\"M1920,60s-169.5,20-510,20S850.5,20,510,20,0,60,0,60V0H1920Z\" \/>\n<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b8b57b6 animated-slow elementor-invisible\" data-id=\"b8b57b6\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-16eb7cf elementor-absolute elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"16eb7cf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_position&quot;:&quot;absolute&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! 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My perfect Sunday morning is spent at home, savoring a mimosa or coffee, immersed in an incredible book, and admiring one of my favorite pieces of artwork. In today's fast-paced world, finding ways to disconnect from our thoughts and stresses is challenging. Despite various attempts to calm my mind- whether through travel, massages, or other activates- I have always found myself drifting back to worries about work, finances, or family issues. However, when I am surrounded by art and a good book, I can completely lose myself in another world, forgetting everything else around me.\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-862ecdd elementor-section-content-middle elementor-reverse-mobile wd-section-stretch elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"862ecdd\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;shape_divider_top&quot;:&quot;wd_sweet_wave&quot;,&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shape elementor-shape-top\" data-negative=\"false\">\n\t\t\t<svg width=\"100%\" height=\"50px\" viewBox=\"0 0 1920 80\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"wd-divider\" preserveAspectRatio=\"none\">\n<path class=\"elementor-shape-fill\" d=\"M1920,60s-169.5,20-510,20S850.5,20,510,20,0,60,0,60V0H1920Z\" \/>\n<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-316280b animated-slow elementor-invisible\" data-id=\"316280b\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8de6fb4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-wd_text_block\" data-id=\"8de6fb4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wd_text_block.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-text-block reset-last-child text-left\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tThe vision behind Books and Brushstrokes is to merge the worlds of literature and visual art, offering a sanctuary where people can disconnect and find peace. My goal is to help people discover books they will love, based on their tastes, without spending hours in stores. Alongside this, I aim to provide beautiful and quirky artworks that bring a smile to your face.\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b21980 elementor-widget elementor-widget-wd_text_block\" data-id=\"4b21980\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wd_text_block.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-text-block reset-last-child text-left\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tArt galleries can be expensive, and finding reputable art shows that fit into busy schedules can be difficult. My mission is to make life easier by offering high-quality books and art. Additionally, I want to support struggling and emerging artists who may have other jobs or lack the business acumen to promote and sell their art. I aim to bridge the gap between these talented artists and busy individuals who share a passion for art but may not have the artistic talent themselves. \n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-388c081 elementor-widget elementor-widget-wd_text_block\" data-id=\"388c081\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wd_text_block.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-text-block reset-last-child text-left\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tBooks & Brushstrokes is about connecting amazing artists with art lovers like me, who appreciate the finer things in life. 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Lorem Ipsum has been the industry's standard dummy text ever since the 1500s, when an unknown printer took a galley of type and scrambled it to make a type specimen book. It has survived not only five centuries, but also the leap into electronic typesetting, remaining essentially unchanged. 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