City: Sunset

Brain Injury: Severe TBI

Explanation of Mask: Twelve years ago, at age 15, I crashed an ATV and was brought into the ER “dead on arrival.”  I had a near death experience and saw that Heaven is full of Love.  I endured 4 brain surgeries, a stroke and lost 60% of my vision.  I relearned to talk and walk.  My friends abandoned me, and my father made me homeless.  I’m still healing.  I struggle with loosing my wallet, fatigue and lack of motivation at times but art has changed my life!  Pouring paint is really a pouring of consciousness.  The colors dance and speak.  I am learning to be more positive and independent.  I have an apartment with caregivers sometimes.  I am learning to create the life I want.  A life of happiness and contentment, close to my family and the God who saved me. 

I love life. I am here. I am Me.