For
more than 20 years Devon Hansen has inspired people
of all ages with her uplifting message of personal triumph
over tragedy. Devon's Heartpeople® art
draws from her life experiences and "spreads the
love" through images inspired by the "heart"
people, places, and events that she interacts with.
A "heartperson" is someone who holds truth,
love, and purpose in their heart. In times of adversity
they rise to the challenge and overcome, while others
may turn their heads.
As
a former homeless mother, Devon fought her way back
from the streets to save her children from their abusive
father. She is now a prolific artist, a change and anger
management consultant/coach, a celebrated author, and
a nationally recognized motivational speaker.
Ms.
Hansen has been a keynote presenter invited to work
with such diverse groups as the Oklahoma Bombing survivors,
Fortune 500 executives, international diplomatic event
commemorating September 11th, and children's groups
numbering as many as 5,000 kids.
Devon's
Heartpeople® art originated from a special
Valentine's Day card she created after she was reunited
with her daughters in 1996. The simple magic marker
drawing featured a knobby-kneed, wild-haired, big-footed
character with a heart shaped mouth and hands, and one
heart eye. The character's imperfections were perfect
… and its message, endearing.
Today,
Devon's sought-after Heartpeople® images,
numbering more than 3,000, include Heartpeople®
friends and family, magical castles in the sky, fantastical
worlds under the sea, oversized flowers, whimsical heart
angels, fairies, and animals; vibrant jungles, and a
new line called Divas. Heartpeople® appeals
to multigenerational, multicultural audiences from all
economic backgrounds, and has been recognized and/or
commissioned by a cross-section of celebrities, charities,
and businesses. Notable among them are:
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The American Heart Association
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The
Humane Society
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The
American Cancer Society
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Montgomery
County Children's Services
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St.
Joseph's Orphanage
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The
Pajama Program with Patty LaBelle
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Girl
Scouts of America
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Dayton
Daily News (honored as one of the "Top Ten
Women" of Dayton, Ohio)
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Christopher
Byrne ("The Toy Guy")
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NFL
Hall of Fame winner Allan Page
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World-renowned
Croatian artist Gustav Likan
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Fashion
Designer, L'Amour Ameer
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Motivational
speaker, author, and trainer Zig Ziglar
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Senator
and Mayor Rhine McClin
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Former
Commissioner and elected Judge, Tony Capizzi
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The
United States Patent and Trademark Office
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Dayton
Heart Hospital (commissioned 144 original pieces)
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Stillwater
Hospital
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Hahns
Geeks - Former President of Lexus Nexus
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