So happy to announce that I am celebrating my third year as a Lecturer volunteering in a psych ward for NAMI Multnomah and giving speeches in NAMI’s In Our Own Voice program.
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The Death of Robin Williams
There was a point in my life when I was not connected to my environment and I felt society needed a complete overhaul. It was the 70’s and I hitchhiked from Oregon to California. “Shaft” “Ventura Highway” and “Slippin’ into Darkness” were playing on the radio. Each song illustrated the piecing together of my experiences … Continue reading
‘Native American Painting’
It was a pleasure to exhibit with fellow artists at the Oregon Society of Artists show. Here is one of my pieces that I called Native American Indian. I like to paint this subject because my father was part Ute Indian and it is part of my roots. .
Oregon Society of Artists Showing Sunday, August 3, 2014
The Oregon Society of Artists Show, which consisted of teachers and students, was a huge success on Sunday. Thank you all for coming. Here is a portrait of me painted by my art teacher.
ARTWORK Art Sale
For Sale Schizoaffective Disorder and Bipolar Disorder Paintings The Garden Art Sale on Saturday, July 26, at 2208 NE 8th, Portland, Oregon, was a personal and moving experience. There were many tables occupied with a variety of art work, and Steve Gorman performed songs on his acoustic guitar. People from all walks of life … Continue reading
A Garden Art Sale
This Saturday, July 26, 2014, my portrait of Lila, among other paintings are in an Art Sale 10:00 – 4:00 pm. at 2208 NE 8th, Portland, Oregon. The sale will be visual, fabric, jewelry, and more put on by local artist. Everyone is welcome and we’d be delighted to see you there.
‘The Storms of Life’ on Exhibition
Here is a photo of my painting ‘The Storms of Life.’ I will be exhibiting it among others at the Oregon Society of Artists’ Galley on August 3 to August 28, 2014, 1-4 pm. There is a reception August 3rd, Sunday also at 1-4. You are welcome to come in , view the paintings, and browse … Continue reading
A Bite of the Apple: My Life with Schizo-Affective Disorder
Schizo-affective disorder is a hard disease to tackle when societal pressures seem to dominate your routine, yet the sheer process of overcoming the stigma of this disease is complicated but workable. I used to think people were talking about me and judging me because of who I was, especially when I was young. I felt … Continue reading
Guest Blogger Julie A. Fast talks about the difference between BIPOLAR DISORDER and SCHIZO-AFFECTIVE DISORDER.
It’s pretty easy to tell the difference between bipolar disorder and schizo affective disorder once you know what to look for. Bipolar disorder is an episodic disorder that has two main mood swings: MANIA and DEPRESSION. A person with bipolar disorder can also have psychosis. Statistically, 70% of people with bipolar disorder one will have psychosis when … Continue reading
Happy 4th of July 2014
Here are two dolls I created for the fourth of July. Happy celebration! Have a safe and joyous day! Sherry
Arts and Writing by Sherry 