mixed media acrylic, nail polish; 60×36”

“People with mental illnesses are often overlooked, misunderstood or misdiagnosed, trying to fit in and appear normal when there are triggers all around them. You never know what the person next to you might be going through… It is a delicate balance for some of us. As a disabled Veteran who struggles with depression and PTSD this painting depicts my struggles…”

ARTIST BIO: Ricci Michaels is a Cincinnati artist and veteran who has been creating art for over fifty years. Her work has been exhibited nationally and internationally and often cover the subject of peace and social justice…