2021

I have faced many obstacles in my life. I have struggled with depression, anxiety, and stressors. I have faced physical health struggles. I have worked to overcome these obstacles by seeking treatment, taking my medicine, and using coping skills. I

I started getting interested in art in the third grade. Doing art helps me in my coping skills. It helps me to meditate and not turn on my old bad habits. My art for today tells me I was once

I see things come to me. I’m proud of anything I get. Trust God to do what you need Him to do. Trust yourself. That’s hard to do at times when you have a mental illness. The postman will always

I attend the Montgomery ARC Burgess Center. I have a diagnosis of intellectual disability and mood disorder. During my spare time, I enjoy doing artwork, listening to music, and socializing with my friends and family. My artwork consists mainly of

I have schizophrenia. I have been committed to Bryce Hospital six times. I relocated to Florence, Alabama in 1996 and have been living in semi-independent apartments since 1998. Artwork helps me to use my mind. I encourage you to buy

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

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

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

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

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.