Grief
Acrylic pour, 8" x 10"
I've never really thought of my self as an artist. After years of abuse and bullying in school growing up, I wasn’t in any hurry to share anything I'd done. I stayed away from art, music, or expressing myself in any way in public. Recently, though, I've had to face the deaths of two very close to me and terminal health issues for another. I could no longer cope, just doing nothing. I began with acrylic pouring. It was abstract and I was less likely to be self critical. As I began to slowly share some of my results, I was encouraged by positive reactions. I began to explore other mediums and challenge myself. I love the outdoors and wanted to share that, so I began working on landscapes. I've never really thought of myself as disabled either, but the challenges I've faced have simply been the things that have shaped who I am today. I am often angry and irascible but I am also fiercely loyal and loving. I'm more likely to fight for others than for myself. Painting gives me a way of being me and expressing the beautiful world I live in today.