Chronic illness is an uninvited collaborator in my life—and in my art.Living with Lyme disease and Lupus means navigating a reality that’s fragmented, uncertain, and often invisible.

Artist's block can be described as a period of stagnation or a lack of creative energy that impedes an artist's ability to produce new work or make progress on existing projects. It's a complex phenomenon that can affect individuals differently and vary in duration from a temporary setback to a prolonged struggle.