Valerie Ewing
I am a self-taught artist. For as long as I can remember, art has been my passion and preferred form of communication. An unforeseen Parkinson’s disease diagnosis presented a new challenge, as uncontrollable tremors forced me to reevaluate my artistic process. Despite this, a combination of therapy and treatment has enabled me to continue pursuing my career as an artist. In the face of adversity — such as being bedridden, confined to a wheelchair, relying on a walker and now using a cane — art has remained a constant source of solace. With the support of various forms of therapy, I have successfully returned to a productive life. This series of red-white-black pictures combination of these colors creates a bold statement that calls for attention. White blended with either red or black creates pastels of pink and gray — colors that are calm and relaxing and invite the viewer to make a natural connection. I firmly believe my Buddhist practice of chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo has allowed me to make the impossible possible. Art therapy is a gift that lets me express my heart and mind, and I am grateful for its transformative power in my life. explores imagery that strikes an emotional chord for me. Using a
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