Fishing

Fishing

I started when I was very young, a kid. Sometimes I get into a dark stage. Art, I guess made me feel good. It makes me feel happy. My art piece says art makes me feel good. It makes me

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Beach House

Beach House

My diagnosis is schizoaffective disorder. I have been in and out of hospitals for about 15 years and was in Bryce Hospital for six years. I have been out of Bryce for six years and have lived in a group

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Black Knight Warrior

Black Knight Warrior

I was self-taught to do art. I used watercolors, pastels, and crayons in my art. I started as a young child. The colors made me excited. My title shows my interest. I watch programs on Africa, Mars, and Egypt. Africa

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Beauty in Colors

Beauty in Colors

I like to be called Flo. I live in a Montgomery ARC group home with my roommate. I have a diagnosis of Intellectual Disability. My disability does not stop me from doing the things I love. I enjoy doing art

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Swan

Swan

I am inspired to do art. It calms my spirit and I feel relieved when involved in art activities. Junior High was when I began doing art. I did all types of art. There were primary colors, secondary colors, and

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Love

Love

I have struggled with anger and the symptoms of my illness. I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. I would get mad easily but have learned through recovery to walk away. I also learned through recovery to talk about my problems.

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Smiling

Smiling

I have schizophrenia. I have got into a lot of trouble in my life but I am not like I used to be. I don’t do the things I used to do. Thank Goodness. I took art classes in high

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47 – Rainbow

47 – Rainbow

My name is Ricky and my art has helped me in my recovery. It has helped me with depression and my illness, schizophrenia and bi-polar. I am able to concentrate more and become relaxed. It has made me more independent.

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62 – Alex’s Dream

62 – Alex’s Dream

I have several mood disorders, the most problematic being self-harm. Wellstone in Huntsville gave me a lot of time and they were so kind in working with me that I became interested in life again. Now I live on my

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53 – Pimp

53 – Pimp

LaQuinton attends Montgomery ARC McInnis’ Adult Training Center. I am passionate about my art and I find enjoyment in expressing myself in a creative way. The piece, “The Dog”, is without a doubt my favorite work of art. I have

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