Who’s that girl?? It’s Jess!

Hi, I am a visual artist and long time advocate for positive mental health. I am a big believer in art as a powerful healing tool and simply want to share the experience with as many people as I possibly can!

Growing up in a small town there were very limited mental health resources and education. It was (and to a point still is) a taboo subject.

I have battled poor mental health habits and mental illness for as long as I can remember. I struggle with my C-PTSD and bipolar II disorder on a daily basis. Over years of learning things the hard way and going through a lot of therapy, I have gained the knowledge and confidence on how to cope with multiple trauma sources. My strongest coping method is creating art.

I can honestly say that art has saved my life over and over. I am not a licensed therapist but someone who’s experienced the traumas and mental health battles that a mind-blowing amount of women share. I believe the next step is to get together and talk about it.

Let’s talk about the blessings and the pain…. the Petals & Thorns.