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Happy
Pencil and crayon on paper

What inspired me was my dog Happy, that passed away.

Herringbone Mountains
Reclaimed oak flooring

The outdoors is my refuge and first love.

The Sisters
Oil paint on canvas

This painting was inspired by my difficulties in life, running trying to find the right way to comeback home. You always need someone to help you to go in the right direction with the light in the middle of the struggle in life, in that person person is my sister.

I Can Help
Pencil and crayon on paper

What inspired me was kindness. Counselors help people feel better.

States of Mind
Acrylic on canvas

I wrote a poem in the 5th grade, and after my dad died by suicide I had a lot of mental health problems and when I was looking at quotes for a project their was an image of like a head exploding in color and I thought of doing something like this. This image honestly represents the state I am in.

Pain
Pencil and pen on paper

Peaceful End
Watercolor, colored pencil, and paint pen on paper

All Our Parts
Mixed media

I was inspired by Dr Richard Schwartz’s work on IFS and my own struggle with mental health. The background shows two options, a stark background, when we have little support, and a woven tapestry that shows a large support system to help our recovery.

Safe Harbor
Photograph

The beauty and quiet of Montauk, NY (known locally as “The End”) makes it an ideal place to think, contemplate and pray. I wanted to capture that feeling and keep it with me. This piece hangs in my home on canvas as a reminder. I also feel like the lighthouse is a sign of safety, support and help, much like Oakwood Roots.

A Struggling Expedition of Health
Colored pencil, pencil, white pen, and black pain pen on paper

Mental Health—Love and Care
Soft pastel on museum board

This is my dad and my great-niece. I love them very much, but unfortunately, I cannot meet with them due to political relations between our states. My sister knows how much I miss my dad and how much he misses me and constantly sends me videos of how my little grandniece helps her great-grandfather eat and take pills and how my dad helps his great-granddaughter eat. I gave all my heart and love to my drawing, and this process helped me to feel together with my beloved family. As Artist and Neuroscientist, I know how love and care help children and adults to be mentally healthy.

Our Feelings
Watercolor on paper

Natural Neurons From Nature
Graphite pencil on paper

Shaking Hands With The Dark Parts of My Thoughts
Mixed medium

This piece was inspired by the process of grieving the passing of my 16 month old son, the affects of trials on faith and the song "Doubt" by Twenty-One Pilots.

Happy Kitty
Mixed medium

Thinking Happy
Mixed medium

Lost in Thought
Acrylic on canvas

Hope in the Dark
Acrylic on canvas

Beautiful Display
Acrylic on canvas

It’s Important to ASK for Help
Pencil and colored pencil on paper

Golden Girl
Mixed medium

Changes
Acrylic on canvas

A Friend’s Love
Acrylic on canvas

One of my friends once told me that hugging someone makes everything just feel better emotionally and I wanted to portray that.

Weird Coping Mech(Al)nisms
Ink pen on paper

Positive
Acrylic on paper

Found
Acrylic on canvas

This piece represents the moment of finding hope after being trapped in darkness for so long, finding light at the end of the tunnel. I want to convey the idea that there is always a way, even if you have to look deep inside yourself, out of the dark.