The Road Back to Art
I've started to get back into art.
When I was young, I loved doing arts and crafts; but somewhere along the way, I lost my confidence. I went through a lot of bullying as a kid and the constant criticisms internalized and became negative self-talk.
Chronic SOS - January 1, 2024
I have taken a page from Frida Kahlo's book and rediscovered my love for art while on bedrest. I put my pieces in an album on my Facebook page, but I'd like to highlight a few recent ones today:
Queer Disabled People in History
Disabled people and queer people alike are both likely to be hidden, but both have existed for as long as humanity has - as have queer disabled people. Those who rose to historical prominence often have those parts of their identities shrouded by the world - or at least it's attempted.
Emeryl Redwine
Emeryl is a nonbinary queer artist with multiple conditions, including: anxiety, insomnia, digestive issues, and dysmenorrhea. They predominantly do fantasy artwork that is inspired by anime, comic books, and video games to develop their own personal style.