Artist Statement:
Crayons are my favorite medium because I enjoy the layering and etching process. I began drawing with crayons after I experienced a mental health crisis during college. A thoughtful psychiatric nurse handed me a box of crayons, and this became a pivotal moment for me to begin healing through creativity and expression.

History
In 2015 I began auctioning my crayon art and sharing my story at mental health fundraisers. I began to appreciate the impact that art and storytelling could have on raising awareness around mental health programs, policy, and innovation. Most importantly, a way to inspire hope and awareness about the power of creativity and expression in one's own healing.
