As noted in a previous post, the past few weeks therapy sessions have been focusing on some difficult issues. Additionally, there is a bit of a cloud hovering very near my family. Self portrait #17. Evokes fear, anger, beauty in chaos, and hope. ************************************** #stephanieawmartin #art #abstract #abstractart #abstractrealism #abstractpainting #selfportrait #fluidacrylic #spatula This portrait was done in #arttherapy due to my #diagnoses of #majordepressivedisorder, #generalizedanxietydisorder, #socialanxietydisorder, and #postpartumdepression (#PPD) and in an effort to #raiseawareness do #mentalillness and #mentalhealth. #destigmatizementalillness #solidarity #mentalhealthawareness #constructivecriticismwelcome All materials purchased at @blick_iowacity. (at Coralville, Iowa)