Free the Artist

An initiative of Unconditional Freedom

The letters we’ve received from Art of Soulmaking participants have been filled with genius, creativity and the power of art that brings recognition to the soul of our participants.

This gallery is intended to share the work of these artists, and bring their voices and messages out into the world.

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Artist Submissions

Oct 24, 2024
Charles learned to draw by copying a print
by Charles Finney
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Oct 24, 2024
Pencil Drawing
by Charles Finney
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I woke up in the darkest, loneliest place in my life both figuratively and literally. I was 30 years old, addicted to drugs, had burned all my bridges, lost everything, and found myself on Death Row. I was at a breaking point, or what some people call the “dark night of the soul.” But, ironically...

Oct 24, 2024
The Impossible: My New Reality
by Nicholas Smith
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Doin’ life in prison You ain’t got nothin’ but time Distractions nowhere to be found With nowhere to hide. I find myself on the ground Reflecting on my life All I see is me, myself, and I. Humbling myself now I can see how God Led me through each and every one of those achievements. Everything ha...

Oct 24, 2024
Doin’ Life In Prison
by C. Gosztyla
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Oct 24, 2024
From The Ashes Rises The Phoenix
by In Memorium: Donald Dillbeck
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Donny Dillbeck was my friend. A simple statement of fact but one that has profound qualities. For those of you who read this newsletter you will probably recognize the name, recently a few of his friends (myself among them) honored the hundredth day since the state of Florida murdered him. We did...

Oct 24, 2024
Donny Dillbeck Was My Friend
by Kevin Foster
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Oct 23, 2024
Letter from an Incarcerated Soulmaker
by Kristin
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Oct 23, 2024
A Ray of Light: The Spark
by Ray Corona
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Dear Unconditional Freedom Team, Hope this letter finds everyone at the Unconditional Freedom team in the best of health. My name is Miguel Venancio, and I’m currently incarcerated at Kern Valley State Prison. I’m writing to express my deepest gratitude for The Art of Soulmaking course on the Edo...

Oct 23, 2024
Living Proof
by Miguel Venancio
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At the end of death, suffering and sacrifice comes the beginning of a transformation, but when we have to be our own executioner we don't understand the meaning of "Resurrection". Therehore, we rather hide behind the betrayal of pride, bitterness and anger, the things we believe that protects us ...

Oct 23, 2024
Resurrection
by Willie Moore
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Oct 23, 2024
by In Memorium: Donald Dillbeck
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Oct 23, 2024
by Charles Finney
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Oct 23, 2024
Tibetan Buddhist Black Tara Sculpture
by Charles Finney
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Oct 19, 2024
Elephant sculpture
by Charles Finney
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