Art Heals

During my cancer treatment, I couldn’t paint. I felt confused by this because painting has been my passion for the last 3 years. I watched videos, enjoyed seeing artwork on social media & even read art books but I could not bring myself to pick up a brush. At this point, I learned that my soul longed to paint but I just physically (and mentally) couldn’t find the joy to do so; nothing made me happy anymore.  It wasn’t until I decided to be KIND to myself, that I understood when you don’t physically feel good day after day, it’s hard to feel creative!  So I cut myself some slack.

After I rang that stupid bell signifying that my treatments were over, I decided to make myself get back to life and put a paintbrush in my hand.  Little by little as I watched my beautiful watercolors mingle on the paper before me, I felt a little bit better. I didn’t have to create a masterpiece. It felt good to just push paint around or gesso art panels for when I was ready to knock one out. I just had to take the first steps towards a new life and choose to be stronger, one day at a time.

Please join me as I create art to help heal myself on this journey and perhaps, in turn, it will bring you joy too!

From my heart to yours,