This painting is a deeply personal reflection of my experiences and service in the Navy, created as a form of art therapy to help cope with PTSD. It captures the essence of my time working on aircraft and pays tribute to the squadrons I was stationed with. The process of…

In this painting, I aimed to encapsulate a sense of isolation and depth, reflective of my own experiences with PTSD. The central figure is a lone octopus, painted in stark black, against an expansive blue ocean backdrop. The octopus, with its tentacles outstretched, symbolizes both vulnerability and resilience. It’s a…