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“Kidpreneur” makes over $1K selling artwork at Kaleidoscope

by The AV Times Staff • October 15, 2021

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PALMDALE – Nine-year-old self-taught artist Sanyu Kalyesubula made over a thousand dollars selling her artwork at Palmdale’s Kaleidoscope Art & Music Festival last week.

Her exact total for the one-day event was $1,153.95, according to her mother, Saharra White, who said the gifted youngster has been creating artwork for several years.

“Sanyu is self-taught. She took one class in kinder. She wasn’t impressed with what she was learning, so instead I decided just to buy supplies for her and let her create freely,” White said.

Last September, Sanyu started selling her artwork at pop-up events. She also launched a juice company with her 7-year-old brother, Ali, called Food For My Babies. The two children, with the help of their mother, continued to do popups, raking in hundreds of dollars selling artwork and cold-pressed juice at a half dozen events.

For the Kaleidoscope Art & Music Festival on Oct. 9, Sanyu said: “I wanted to challenge myself to make $1,000 because I was only allowed to sell items that I created.”

In exceeding her goal, Sanyu sold two original art pieces for over $300. She also garnered sales from her custom stickers, notebooks, mugs, pouches, and hats.

With the event behind her, the 9-year-old “kidpreneur” is now focused on “Sanyu’s World,” a children’s boutique shop that offers personalized artwork. The store showcases products by child artists and kid entrepreneurs, such as books, candles, bows, vegan soaps, and more.

Sanyu says her goal is to keep on creating. She also hopes to help others build confidence in creating their own masterpieces.

To find out more about Sanyu’s World, visit www.sanyusworld.com or stop by at 1140 Commerce Center Drive, Suite G10, in Lancaster.

Filed Under: Business, Home, Lancaster, Palmdale

4 comments for "“Kidpreneur” makes over $1K selling artwork at Kaleidoscope"

  1. Mekka says

    November 10, 2021 at 2:43 pm

    I was lucky enough to purchase a beautiful painting from Sanyu at this event! I only see her going up from here. Congrats, and keep up the great work Sanyu!

  2. Tyler Joseph Christopher says

    October 15, 2021 at 4:35 pm

    Great to see this youth striving and giving us beautiful artwork also . this is a inspiration for the young and the old … Your future is bright keep striving and getting better in your craft ..

  3. Goldenn commons says

    October 15, 2021 at 4:13 pm

    Congratulations cousin ! Your truly an inspiration for us all! Thanks for being such a good example .

  4. Zuri edwards says

    October 15, 2021 at 4:10 pm

    Wow this is so beautiful to witness! SANYU is an amazing artist who is dedicated to her craft and is bringing happiness around the world everywhere. Keep shining and keep up the good work! #sanyusworld

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