I’m not sure what to say!
Painting is what keeps me sane, especially streaming it and getting to share my art in real time. Whether I’m having a good day or a bad day; I can sit down to paint and channel that energy into something beautiful. I have my studio, it’s my own little world out here, full of magical creatures that I’ve helped bring to life with paint.
I’ve struggled with mental health all of my life. I have ADHD inattentive type, so struggled all the way through school. I developed depression and anxiety in my late teens. I was diagnosed bipolar a couple of years ago, so every day is a struggle on some level. Art, in many forms, has been an outlet for me since I was young. I was a dancer for many years, a stage actor and producer, comedy stage combatant, among many others. I went back to school for art right before the pandemic.
I lost my mom 6 weeks before quarantine. My art classes were the only ones I was able to complete because art is so centering for me. I’ve made art a daily practice now for almost 2 years and it’s the best thing I could have done for my mental health.
Color and character creation, I love bringing figures to life with color. Being an artist is bliss for me. I zen out so much when I paint, it’s so centering and relaxing. I love it so much. Mental health is near and dear to my heart, it’s something I struggle with on a daily basis. I’ve always been a big advocate for mental health awareness
Thank You, Nerdhalla! For Sharing Your Story With Us.
Prince
MHCP Founder
Mental Health Charity Programs 
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