I have posted more pictures of my paintings. Enjoy!
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ABOUT Traveling
Traveling with Schizoaffective Disorder and Bipolar Disorder By Greyhound or Plane, keeping a Positive Attitude. What I relish in life is the fact that I had the opportunity to travel by myself to different countries. It surpassed the Saturday night movies with my husband and the fixing of Portuguese chicken dinners for my clients as an … Continue reading
Abduction
My heart goes out to the three girls in Cleveland, Ohio. What a horrific challenge the three kidnapped girls in Cleveland, Ohio, went through. Their bravery in dealing with their abductors throughout these distressful years demonstrates their strong wills to survive. One cannot begin to imagine the emotional, mental, and physical pain they endured. Their strength and hope to live has … Continue reading
Forgiveness
Mom and I smoked Virginia Slims and carried on lighthearted conversations in my 20’s. We became lushes together. She was a beauty born into a family of ten in Natal, Brazil, and had black kinky hair and hazel eyes. Her father was a tailor in a village where people came to him to mend their … Continue reading
Music to Art
Painting To Relieve Depression in Schizo-affective Disorder
Every time I paint, I am exploring new ways to relieve depression. In the minute or 45 minutes that I apply my oil paint to canvas I am lost in a technique that helps me work through my problems, get rid of my problems, and witness the beauty which I have created. As I move … Continue reading
ABOUT Being Bullied
Cheerleader Schizoaffective Disorder Bipolar Disorder When I was a cheerleader, I felt I had something to prove to the universe. I believed that I had the magic to make my life change. Our team’s name was the “Generals” named after General John C. Fremont. I made up cheerleading yells to “The Crazy General” for instance, … Continue reading
Art work Success
Last month my “Meditation” painting sold at a Live auction. Two other paintings sold in a silent auction. They were “Enjoying my Serenity” and “Hope for a Better Day.” This month my painting of “Keeping a journal” will be hung at the Laurelhurst Café.
A Favorite Memory
I was painting from a picture of a lady on a swing on a warm springs day. It was a blend of impressionism and realism and I was overcome by the feeling of peace and tranquility as I painted it. It reminded me of all the times I lectured at the psych ward and gave … Continue reading
Faith helped me cope with schizo-affective disorder
My Faith and my schizo-affective disorder Walking through the schizo-affective doors to reality has been due to my faith in my higher power. When I visualize my creator it is an image of a man with open arms, open heart, open mind. Through him everything exists. He is one ball of energy. I focus on … Continue reading
Arts and Writing by Sherry 