We just posted the latest round of paintings from our program at the Youth Services Center in San Mateo on our Facebook page. If you have not seen them, please check them out. Just go to Facebook and search for Brush Fire Painting Workshops. While you are there, become a fan to get regular updates.
In the mean time, here are a few more paintings from our girls in the hall.
Who do I have to forgive? Myself. Because if I don’t forgive myself I won’t be internally happy with me. If I just walk around angry, I won’t truly get the aspects of life. If I don’t forgive myself for the times I’ve done unlawful things, I won’t believe. For I see forgiveness is the key to my heart. ~ Jazmine
This painting is about what I have to put down or pick up to have my ideal life. The fireworks are how I feel on drugs. This is what distracts me from my ideal life. If I continue to stay on drugs, I will hit rock bottom. The sparkle dots show my confusion. ~ Megan
I am thinking about giving up on life. How do I let go of pain? I’m thinking about my boyfriend – I am really in love – and getting out and being free. My best friend, why did he kill himself? Is all of this happening for a reason? ~ Miriam
