As a child, I had some ADHD, dyslexia and an abusive homelife.  I often used art as a way to escape my situation. Doodling all over my paper often got me in trouble but as I got older it started to help me concentrate  my mind on the artwork and focus in class instead of being distracted by everything.  It became a work around for me to help me avoid distractions in a classroom.

Challenger

19 x 26
sold, Prints available

Louisiana Sunrise

26 x 32 Framed
Prints Available, Contact for price

Venice Sunrise

29x37 Framed
NFS, Prints Available

Epic Aquaria

20 x 24 Canvas
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I just zone out and concentrate on what I am doing without allowing distractions. In this way painting/drawing is relaxing for me. Now that I am older, my doodling has become more intricate and detailed and I still use it to help me concentrate.