Forty million U.S adults suffer from an anxiety disorder, according to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America. I am definitely one of those people.

Creating art allows me to be able to simultaneously heal and learn. Not only am I finding healthy ways to express myself but I’m also exposing myself to different artists and cultures. This allows me to gain so much knowledge and perspective about the world around me. Getting to see how others choose to express themselves inspires me to find more creative ways to express myself. 

While exploring art’s different mediums, I am also able to learn about myself. I learn more about what I like and what sparks my interest and creativity. There is no better feeling than feeling inspired. I find that when my creativity is sparked, I feel as though there isn’t anything I…