I like to be called an Artist. I attend The Montgomery ARC Burgess Center. I have a diagnosis of intellectual disability. My disability does not refrain me from doing the thing I love most and that is art. I enjoy expressing myself artistically. I love...
I started doing art in the first and second grades. Colors inspired me to do art. I have paranoid schizophrenia. It does not define me. Doing art makes me feel blessed and shows my ability. I feel great, awesome and it puts a smile on...
I have been in Bryce Hospital for a long time. I recently finally got out and I'm staying in a group home. I am trying my best to stay out of the state hospital this time. Art is therapeutic for me. it helps me get...
I have schizophrenia. I had a hard time growing up and most of the time I felt like people didn't like me, at home and school. I always felt alone. They put me out of the house at age 15. I was about to finish...
I have been touched by the resilient, inspiring community of the members and others involved with the SOMI Club. I have decided to enter a drawing in solidarity with the members who have participated this year. I was first diagnosed with depression when I was...
I had to move into a group home and couldn't live by myself anymore. I also used to drive my truck but I can’t do that anymore because of my schizophrenia. These were my two biggest letdowns. I have gotten used to living in the...
I have never done art, this is my first. I tried to give It a try to see if I could. Doing art today kept me from being bored and helped me stay calm. When drawing this picture it helped me and told me I...
I attend the Montgomery ARC Burgess Center. I have a diagnosis of intellectual disability. I enjoy watching the TV channel Adult Swim and the show “The Rugrats.” I also enjoy painting and seeing all the pretty colors come together. The color pink is my favorite...