Hello! My name is Layla; I am 21 years old, and I have Autism and Anxiety Disorder. I am an athlete, advocate, actor, artist, and philanthropist who dreams of being an inspiration to others with special needs. I have been using art to express myself and to help calm my anxiety for all of my life! I paint, draw, sculpt, bead, craft, sew and wood burn. I have taught myself everything I have learned about art and hope to one day have a teacher.
I often use my art to raise money for charities involving special needs! When I’m not trying to learn new techniques, I can usually be found outside! I love to be in the fresh air and to be very active! I compete in 7 sports for the Special Olympics and I am currently playing goalie for the Florida Panthers Adaptive hockey team. But I spend a lot of my free time competing in water sports as well!
I love the ocean and all of the creatures in it! I hope to travel the world and paint my trip into a book one day!
My art is available on Facebook and Instagram at Dancing Red Panda Art by Layla, and I take commissions and can customize all of my work!
