I am 25 years old. Born and raised in Baton Rouge Louisiana. I am a full time artist.  I actually started painting as a coping skills to deal with my trauma/home life at the time. I have pieces in my possession that have literally saved my life. At first it was to get my feelings out in a positive way. Now I paint because I genuinely love it and I want others who go through what I have or are going through it to know they aren’t alone and there are better options out there to cope.