I have never had any formal art training. I first started doing art In Miss Jane’s class. Painting art helps me stay focused and calm. My painting today shows me how beautiful nature is and helps me stay in my
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My name is Randy and I have faced many obstacles in life including my mental illness diagnosis. It has been difficult learning to deal with and cope with my symptoms. Some challenges I have overcome include getting my GED. In
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I have had a mental illness for several years. I was homeless, in the hospital many times, and all alone. I just moved into a group home from the hospital, and I am trying to move into my own apartment
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I was diagnosed with schizophrenia when I was about 15 years old. It took me a long time to accept that I had a mental illness. I found out late in life that you can be healthy and stable if
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The art workshop was my first time doing art. It helped keep me calm. The painting today tells me to be happy and to do art more. I used watercolors and colored pencils. I would love to sell my art.
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Art Inspires me. It is beautiful and helps me see how I view the world outside and inside me. I started doing art In the 6th grade. Art helps in my recovery because it opens up my mind. I created
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I have bipolar disorder and have been doing art for 15 years. It has helped me through a dark time in my life. I didn’t have many friends, but I made many more by doing art for people. They care
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My art began four years ago. It has helped me In my recovery. Art helps me focus. I relax, have peace and perseverance in my journey of Recovery. I began doing art at ADS. It began opening my eyes to
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