“I used to be in such a dark place; art was my escape. I found that when I couldn’t express myself verbally, picking up a paintbrush was my medication. Last year I decided to share my art with the world. The Arches Project helped me increase my confidence and gave me a platform to display and even sell my work. They proved to me that I have a talent, and now I no longer feel as though I cannot escape the dark place, art is my light...”