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"As a Mother, we want our children’s lives to be perfect. As they grow we learn that we cannot always make that happen, that can be devastating to us and them.”

‘I Wanted It To Be Perfect’ by Chrissie Richards.

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2021-11-07

"Every time I can’t sit with my emotions or I do not understand why I am feeling a certain way, I just start painting and the world slows down for that moment and things start making sense."

Check out the full interview with Alessia 👇https://t.co/CCjxpdeTIP

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2021-11-04

I’ve been feeling like I’m underwater a lot.

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2021-10-28

Four pages of The Island, a personal mini comic exploring mental health and medication - featuring potato 🥔 guy and their cat! 🥔

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2021-10-05

'I wish I were solid, granite or stone.
Alone.
Cold, smooth nothing but bone.
Alone.
No beating of heart no skin no flesh,
nothing to see.
Alone.
Locked in rock,
that holds no key, suspended but free.
Alone,
just me.'

Art & poem by Claudette Martinez.

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2021-10-01

“Sharing your artwork means you're advocating for your condition. Speaking out against the assumptions so often made about mental illness and providing insight where it is desperately needed." - Jack Newell

Read the full interview 👇
https://t.co/3nvmV1Y4iO

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2021-09-05

"When you have Bipolar Disorder, the lows tend to sneak up on you. I’ve found art to be a great way for me to get feelings out, feelings I didn't even know I had until I start drawing."

'Precipice' by Cari Miller.

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2021-08-27

"This reflects the negative voices from schizophrenia. All around everything appears colourful and the person suffering voices may smile, but often internally their head space is dark and confused."

"Voices' by Kat.

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2021-07-26

Here is finished illo of potato guy and their potato cat. Depression comic featuring potato guy in the works!

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2021-07-19

“I draw a lot of self portraits to explore my own emotions, particularly during Bipolar episodes. I was feeling very disconnected but drawing makes me feel grounded.”
🎨 by Maxine

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2021-07-02

I'm majestically awkward, what's your super power? ❤️ https://t.co/D5IdzZnnsE

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2021-02-16

A design I nearly used in last years December Tiny Party Club box, and then I remembered I make them kiddo friendly, oops, nearly ruined Christmas 🙈😘

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2020-12-12

„Unkraut“
Really put a lot of feelings in this one

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2020-11-19