Travel can be exciting, but it can also be physically and emotionally overwhelming - especially for people living with chronic illness. New environments, unfamiliar routines, and increased sensory input can put a lot of strain on the nervous system. Creating art during travel offers a gentle way to slow down and process those experiences. The repetitive motions involved in drawing, coloring, or painting can be calming and grounding. Even a few quiet minutes with a sketchbo

I’m excited to announce that I’ve officially reopened commissions! While I am still prioritizing my health and managing my chronic conditions, I now have the ability to create a limited number of commissions.

The holidays can bring up feelings of stress and overwhelm, especially when combined with challenging family dynamics or high expectations. Fortunately, we can choose to let go of things outside of our control and prioritize healing. We don’t have to carry negative emotions or memories into the present. Choosing to move forward from a place of empathy, forgiveness, and understanding allows us to heal.

When you ignore grief, it doesn’t go away. Your body and your subconscious hold onto it. It piles onto itself - until, eventually, it can’t be contained anymore.

Preparing for Life with Chronic Illness Seven years ago I found out I was at a very high risk for chronic illness and autoimmune disease. Since autoimmune disease was very prevalent in my family, disabling one parent and nearly killing the other, I was very apprehensive about it. I had myself tested for the genetic markers and I tested positive. This meant I held the genetic code that increased my possibility for developing these illnesses. This, the doctor noted, did not

I've always wanted to keep an art journal -- I even tried once or twice, but never got into the habit of it. Finally, I dedicated myself to one journal and managed to complete it.

Art Brut (also known as Raw Art or Outsider Art) was coined by Jean DeBuffet in the 1940's. Art Brut is a type of art completed by people...