My Art Healing Story

My name is Tickisha Thompson. Here in this paragraph I will be writing about my own journey into how I started

enjoying art and painting. Growing up, I always had an interest in art and creativity. Whether it was doing an art

project in class or finger painting at home, it was always enjoyable. I remember always enjoying how colors would

combine and most of all the creative outlet art would provide me as a child. Now as an adult my appreciation

for art has even grown more. I always enjoyed arts and crafts and creating things but recently I found

a love and a passion for creating and making paintings. I'm inspired by so much, examples would be God's love for me

and coming to a better realization of Gods character. I found through my art, I have a personal voice to express that

and have others receive the opportunity of being apart of it. Mostly, I have found art to support me through stressful times

and depression. Through art, I am able to express deep emotions and grateful times. I find that being depressed or

feeling really low is the worst thing I can ask for or happen to me but what comes out of my art through it is a special master piece.

I have learned that through trials and storms God has grown my art and given me purpose and meaning in sharing it. He has

shown me it can be a platform to express my gratitude and love.