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I Paint To Distract Myself From Chronic Illness
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I Paint To Distract Myself From Chronic Illness

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I was diagnosed with POTS, Dysautonomia, EDS, and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome a few years ago. I suffer with chronic bone pain, chronic migraines, low blood pressure, heart rate problems, weak collagen, and more. I’m turning 16 soon and I’ve been suffering since I was around 12. It’s hard to deal with, and it’s a life changing illness even though it’s not life threatening. I can’t walk too much or I’ll hurt more or get very fatigued, and I have to limit what I do to avoid crashing. But I’ve discovered painting, and it helps a lot to distract me from these symptoms. I’ve sold a few of my paintings, and Wild Waters is one that’s for sale right now. I do commissions, and I post my art on my Facebook page, J. Black Art. I’d love to hear from any artists, or anyone suffering with similar illnesses to talk and maybe make a friend. The best way to contact me is through my Facebook. Thank you for taking the time to read this! My ambition is to spread awareness of invisible illnesses like the ones I have, and to get my art out there.

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    I am a sixteen year old artist from America. I Mostly do abstract paintings, and I am currently taking commissions!

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    J. Black

    J. Black

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    I am a sixteen year old artist from America. I Mostly do abstract paintings, and I am currently taking commissions!

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    Kimberly Grau (Red Moth Art)
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wild Waters is my favorite, love the shapes and texture. It can't be easy to deal with all those health problems, however it's encouraging to see that you have an outlet for your creativity. Wonderful job, and don't give up. You will encourage others, both those who suffer themselves or family of those who suffer. :-)

    Brielle Jefferson
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OMG this is crazy! I also have Pots and Ehlers Danlos! Chiari too. Good to know that there are other out there that like to spread the word! I won part of the rare artist contest for people like us when i was 11! you should enter. Best of wishes! link for rare artist gallery below: http://www.rareartist.org/ http://www.rareartist.org/portfolio/brielle-jefferson/

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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Woah! Thank you, I'll check that out! What is Chiari? I've never heard of that before. Best of wishes to you too!

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    Kimberly Grau (Red Moth Art)
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wild Waters is my favorite, love the shapes and texture. It can't be easy to deal with all those health problems, however it's encouraging to see that you have an outlet for your creativity. Wonderful job, and don't give up. You will encourage others, both those who suffer themselves or family of those who suffer. :-)

    Brielle Jefferson
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OMG this is crazy! I also have Pots and Ehlers Danlos! Chiari too. Good to know that there are other out there that like to spread the word! I won part of the rare artist contest for people like us when i was 11! you should enter. Best of wishes! link for rare artist gallery below: http://www.rareartist.org/ http://www.rareartist.org/portfolio/brielle-jefferson/

    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Woah! Thank you, I'll check that out! What is Chiari? I've never heard of that before. Best of wishes to you too!

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