July, 2024 CAVARTS Spotlight Feature: Larry Wandsnider
This month’s CAVARTS Spotlight features an Army Veteran who discovered art as a powerful tool for healing and self-expression. What began as a way to cope with PTSD quickly became a passion.
His piece, Out of the Chaos, created in acrylic and ink, transforms inner tension into movement and release on the canvas - reflecting the freedom, honesty, and calm that art has brought to his life.
Name:
Larry Wandsnider
Branch of service:
Army
Website:
https://www.legaleriste.com/abstract.fusion.inc
Social Media Handle:
@ljwabstractfusion
Bio:
My wife convinced me to try art to help cope with PTSD this has helped me relax and chill I totally fell in love with this.
Title of piece:
Out of the chaos
Medium of piece:
Acrylic and ink
Meaning behind piece:
A way to express my minds chaos and release tension
Piece:
What inspires you to create art?:
The love of the freedom to express myself
What part of your life has benefited the most from your creative pursuits?:
My mind
Is it important for you to challenge yourself in your art? Tell us why or why not!:
To allow your feelings to flow on canvas
What is your process or ritual to get your creativity flowing?:
Dreams
What does CAVARTS mean to you?:
Family
Our monthly theme for July is Summer BBQ. How will you be celebrating?:
Relaxation
What words of inspiration do you have for your fellow CAVARTists?:
Be true and honest to yourself and you will always be true and honest to others
