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Everywhere I turn to see becomes a canvas of art to me
It’s been that way for me since childhood, when I walked to elementary school imagining a wonderful world filled with bright colors and cartoon-like characters. I remember parent-teacher conferences where my teachers mentioned to my mother that I daydreamed often in class, leading them to wonder if everything was okay at home. It must have…
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My return to art has been far more rewarding than I ever imagined.
I’m reaping in the rewards of my return back into art, and it feels like a dream to me, one that I have longed for during my time away. The rewards are not monetary; they are praise and gratitude from the many people who have shown sheer enjoyment in my art, both from my recent…
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My official comeback into creating art
With the assistance of Occupational Therapy, I plan to officially resume creating art in May 2026. I will experiment with tools to strengthen my grip, which has been affected by a health issue that prevented me from painting and drawing since last summer. It’s been about nine months since I could consistently hold a pencil…
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When will your paintings be available on social media?
_____The most asked question I hear in person and online as well as through email. I hope you are following my blog, where I share my journey and insights. To all my followers on social media who have asked questions leading up to my return to my art, your support means a lot and inspires…
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I hope my writing has given you a better insight into this artist and his paintings.
This isn’t my departure speech from writing blogs, as I always will continue to give you the life behind the artist, sharing insights, experiences, and the motivations that drive my creative journey. It’s also a continued process into my therapy, as creating paintings serves as a vital outlet for my emotions and thoughts. I want…
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Can mental illness influence my creativity?
I was asked on a few occasions from those who knew of my mental illness before I actually made it publicly known when I came out as Healingwithart, formally known as Customart2imagine, if I believe my creativity is due to my mental health. Before I dropped the Ca2i moniker to spread the word of how…
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The Unwelcomed Conversation
How would you handle an unwelcomed conversation by someone invited into your home that was sent to do a job for you? A conversation by a stranger who knows nothing about you but quickly judges you and your home, as if evaluating some cover of a book without understanding the story within. This person, who…
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