Mental Health Charity Programs

What does being an artist mean to you?

That’s bit of a question cause I was born in a house hold of artist of various types which they did it for many different reasons. I’ve only really had one reason for art and that escapism the ability to block out this bland world that we live in and immerse myself into the atmosphere of what I’m working on whether it’s an oil on board piece, a model, or sculpture. Most art is a form of expression and story telling, which if you don’t look at it from those points of views you could be confused or concerned by my art. A lot of my traumas and hardships come out in my board paintings, while mini painting is pure escapism. I get to embody the character I’m painting versus creating something from complete nothingness. When you look at it from my point of view to be an artist, you must accept everything about your life and doing so will be the material that gives life to your art. (edited)

How does mental health awareness and support help your life and those around you?

I’ll have to start by saying this I ultimately don’t seek out help with my mental health as I have some severe trust issues. I don’t see male doctors at all and I tend to just stay away from people all together if possible, but there are a few people that’ve forced their way into my life. They have made the effort to actually stay, which I do confide in them when I’m generally at my lowest points.

There was a point where I’ve locked myself in my room for 2 years only leaving to use the bathroom. I was a alcoholic and addicted to cocaine at that time. All I did was paint until my friends I’ve met in the hobby like Prince, Aislinn from dollarstoredm, and Chrissy from sevenluckydice kinda forced me to look at the road I was heading down because I was killing myself slowly. The day came I had a drug overdose and my mother found me collapsed in the bathroom. She made sure I made it out of that experience alive, which my mother being the lady she is, scheduled me an appointment with her therapist.

This time they managed to actually get me to talk about the double life I had from the age of 12 to 19. I was a coke addict and drug dealer which broke my mom’s heart to see what she considered her good child to actually be a person that ruined other peoples lives along with their own. For many years I still didn’t pay attention to mental health and such, which I did post my story on my Instagram for those in the hobby can see behind the curtains of someone’s life. About that time Prince had started the MHCP community and I just kinda watched from the side lines as him among others poured their hearts into it. Helping people, which kinda got me interested in bettering myself. Maybe one day I can help others like they do!

Thank You Lynner For Sharing Your Story With Us.

Prince
MHCP Founder