I've been an artist for a really long time. I am a Registered and Board Certified Art Therapist, and my day job consists of helping injured people to recover from traumatic brain injuries or other setbacks through the use of art materials and art making. It is the best job in the world. I still make time to create personal art, as I understand its incredible healing power. I was diagnosed with advanced stage ovarian cancer in December 2011. Treatment took up most of my energy and time (and hope and optimism) during the entire year of...more