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About Blair


Finding Clarity in the Chaos: My Journey Through Mental Health and Art
Creating art has always been my sanctuary, a refuge where I express my thoughts and feelings. This relationship is complex, shaped by the intertwining threads of my mental health. In this post, I want to take you along my journey, exploring how my moods, anxiety, and past traumas color my creative process... finding clarity in the chaos.
blairricker
Jun 104 min read


Gold, Grit, and Growth: Why I Work with Organic Materials like Mushroom Burrs, Crystals, Living Plants, and 24k Gold
When people first encounter my work, they often ask: Why mushrooms? Why crystals? Why gold? The answer isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s...
blairricker
Jun 93 min read


When the Canvas Is Too Loud: Coping with Creative Blocks Triggered by Trauma
Coping with Creative Blocks Triggered by Trauma There are days when the brush won’t move, when the cursor blinks but no words arrive,...
blairricker
Jun 33 min read


How Art Became My Lifeline: A Journey Through CPTSD and Creativity
For a long time, I didn’t have the words.
Living with Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD) is like carrying a storm inside you—a mix of tangled memories, fear, grief, and survival mechanisms that don’t just go away with time. For me, the breakthrough didn’t come through language. It came through art and this is how art became my lifeline.... READ MORE
blairricker
Jun 13 min read
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