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
My Article in NAMI Voice Newsletter
Bringing Peace and Happiness to the Psych Ward An article which ran in the NAMI Voice newsletter, Spring 2013 As a member of the National Alliance of Mental Illness and lecturer in a psych ward, I introduce a meditation exercise to my groups. I have everyone get comfortable and relaxed and count from toe to … Continue reading
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
Painting of Mt. Hood
Two weeks after my fortieth birthday, Feb. 24th, my mom took her life. She wrote a note saying that she would like her ashes to be spread on the heel of Mt. Hood in a valley by a crystal blue stream. My mom’s life was rocky with disappointments meeting her at the doorstep. Still she … Continue reading
Snow Northeast
“Snow” painting by Sherry M Joiner
Newsletter
Two pictures of my portraits Stacey Abrams and Nancy Pelosi are published in the North Clackamas Arts Guild Newsletter. Women of extreme strength and courage, standing for truth, equality, justice, and protection. I am so happy. Here are the portraits I did in oil by Sherry M. Joiner
Dignity
When my character has been questioned, I sometimes hold the image of a Calla Lily in my mind. The innocence and dignity of the flower. Once I painted a picture of Calla Lilies for my Brazilian Aunt Deanna and her husband Doc, for their 50th anniversary. They symbolized honesty, strength, and courage. I send that … Continue reading
Inaugural
Congratulations President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. It was a perfect day. ‘By the Dawn’s Early Light’ Painting by Sherry M. Joiner
ARTWORK Support
I have your back, Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi, Portrait of Nancy Pelosi by Sherry M. Joiner
ARTWORK Win
I’m with you Stacey Abrams, let’s win the Georgia Senate. Portrait of Stacey Abrams by Sherry M. Joiner
ABOUT Magic Mug
My Grand girls gave me a Bob Ross mug for Christmas. It is magical. The face of Bob Ross lights up while you pour your hot chocolate into the mug. On the back of the mug it says, “We no longer make mistakes, we just have happy accidents. I will remember that while I am … Continue reading
HOME Obama’s Book
My husband gave me President Obama’s book A Promise Land for Christmas. I am so happy. I lit up like bubble lights strung up on a Christmas tree like when I was young. Years ago. I love President Obama’s writing. I’m playing the role of the President with him steering the limousine in the driver’s … Continue reading
ARTWORK Terms with the World
My painting- “Ossoff and Warnock Win the Senate by Sherry M. Joiner
