Thoughts of a Creative
The Face of Mental Health
Mixed Media Exhibition (1st Edition, 2018)Debuting in May 2018 to coincide with Mental Health Awareness month, the series The Face of Mental Health is an exhibition highlighting the experiences of people with mental illness. The collection débuted at Flatrock Coffee...
6 Tips From My First Year Selling at Markets
I first made the decision to sell my work at a market during the quarantine of 2020. I had created a ton of new pieces and didn’t have space in my room for more. My goal? To sell at 2 markets. The result? 9 markets in 7 months. When I started, I had no expectations...
4 Easy and Inexpensive Ways to Get Sustainable Art Supplies
It’s estimated that only a third of what we recycle actually gets recycled. Plus the majority of paints in craft stores are not sustainably made or eco-friendly. So how can artists make an environmental impact when creating? How can artists access sustainable and...
Art Speaks
Art Speaks May 31st, 2019As an artist, McKenzie uses her creative skills to let others into her experiences with mental illness.NAME — McKenzie Chaffins OCCUPATION — Student at Lipscomb University HOMETOWN — Murfreesboro, TN FUN FACT — McKenzie is studying...
Tragedy + Time = Comedy
Tragedy + Time = Comedy May 29th, 2019Bekah has taken the challenges of mental health in her life and turned them into comedy and poetry to help break the stigma surrounding mental illness.NAME — Bekah Stogner AGE — 22 OCCUPATION — Lipscomb University Grad, Server at...
Let’s Talk About It
Let’s Talk About It May 24th, 2019As an introvert, Isaac spends much time inside his mind to process his thoughts. Read on to learn his views on the importance of understanding what you're feeling.NAME — Isaac AGE — 23 OCCUPATION — Barista HOMETOWN — Seattle, WA FUN...
You Are Not Your Illness
You Are Not Your Illness May 23rd, 2019Katie waited to seek treatment for her struggle with mental health until she couldn’t handle it anymore. But from that, she learned the importance of seeking help sooner rather than later.NAME — Katie AGE — 23 OCCUPATION —...
Calm After the Storm
Calm After the Storm May 20th, 2019Elle has had her share of panic attacks and anxiety. But she has chosen to face them head on and learn from her struggles to help others by becoming an art therapist.NAME — Elle MacMurray AGE — 23 OCCUPATION — Future Art Therapist,...
Admitting Your Weaknesses
Admitting Your Weaknesses May 17th, 2019Natalie has had her share of obstacles, but that hasn't stopped her from being vulnerable with others about her struggles.NAME — Natalie Thwaites AGE — 18 OCCUPATION — Psychology major at Lipscomb University HOMETOWN — Highlands...
From Distance to Perseverance
From Distance to Perseverance May 8th, 2019After the depression started when he was young, Vidal learned to push down and ignore his feelings by focusing on others. Today, he's able to process emotions and hopes that his experiences will be an encouragement to...