Art is my best friend (+ wanting to go into .Art psychotherapy when older).

I post around the forums daily but in case you do not know me, I am Shannon, I'm 17 and a 7Cups listener. Ever since I was very young, art has always been my passion, maybe even my obsession. It has brought me so much joy and like music, has helped me so many times in my life when others could/did not. However on that note, like many things it has it's downsides; art and drawing especially brings out the perfectionist in me. Because of the things I have going on (explained on profile), these issues tend to reveal themselves through my artwork whether I like it or not.

My first Art and Design GCSE: based on self esteem and hiding behind a mask then mirrors and body image for the exam section.

Second specialised Fine Art GCSE: based on Mental health in general and the links between Eating Disorders and OCD.

1st Year AS level: Set task of Beach & Bay which I linked to Places and the emotions they trigger (suicide/depression).

But yes... I also have a strong passion for Psychology and when I found out that I could do Creative Theraputic Arts as an Undergraduate degree and then progress onto Art Psychotherapy as a Masters degree. I just want to be able to help others and if that means using a passion AS a way of doing so... Personally I think it is amazing.

~ Shannon