City: Westbrook

Brain Injury: I had my stroke in 2004. I lost the dominant arm and leg and my speech.

Explanation of Mask: I was an illustrator, administrator and educator. I was mad I felt like I lost everything suddenly…twice when I had my strokes. The brownishtan represents the stroke itself. My mouth shows I like to talk but it is hard. What I can do now is art and jewelry making. I love the art.

My kids helped me get through the hard times.

My painting groups and friends I paint with are important to me.