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I gave away my fabric art, including hats and other creations.
Call me the Santa Claus of April because I came bearing gifts of art. I was going through some old stock fabric art creations I have done a year or two ago when I had my online store that’s since been shut down, and I decided to not only spread joy and make smiles but…
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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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Finding healing through the artistry of Healingwithart.
This isn’t merely a metaphor about practicing what you preach. Instead, it signifies my journey of granting myself therapy on an intensely profound level, surpassing the act of merely preaching about art and the remarkable powers of healing it offers. I used to create art primarily to share with others, believing that by giving, I…
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Trying to stage a comeback
Although I’m not at my best still, health-wise, I’m attempting a comeback with what use I have left with my hands, navigating the challenges presented by the effects of Intracranial Pressure (ICP) that debilitates my eyesight, often throwing my focus into chaos. The constant struggle with nausea looms over me, especially because I know that…
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You’re gonna need a bigger drawing pad
I don’t think I need a bigger drawing pad for my next piece. Right now, I’m happily using a 9×12 pad and a vibrant blue paper to draw sharks, which happen to be my favorite marine predator and an endless source of inspiration for my artwork. I’ve always found sharks fascinating, much like I do…
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