An Artist Challenge by: Amy Smith, Creator and Coordinator of MHC’s Mending Art program
Artists are the story tellers; they document their journey and the world as they see and feel it.
On Day #4 of #31DaysofWellness, I challenge you to create a self-portrait and tell your story. You may use drawing materials, paints, collage, photography, sculpture, or mixed medium to create your portrait.
Below are some examples of self portraits from myself and other artists who agreed to share their work. As you view each piece, what can you learn from each artist? What story are they telling you?
Now it’s your turn. You are the artist creating your story! How will you illustrate it? Who are you? Where have you been? Where do you hope to go? How do you describe yourself and your journey? Put your answers to paper and tell your story.
A picture is worth a thousand words (at least)! Let’s see how creative you can be! Share your finished portrait on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram and tag @MentalHealthCT.
Keep creating,
Amy
Want some more creative inspiration? Check out Amy’s “Mending Art Inspiration” workshop
To learn more about Mending Art, go to: www.mhconn.org/mendingart
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