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Welcome to
The Art of Mental Wellness

My name is Amy Frank. I work as a visual artist (fine art and illustration), writer, poet, mental health advocate, and public speaker out of my hometown, Victoria, BC, Canada.

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For most of my life, I struggled with what I called ‘the darkness’. In 2004, at the age of 18, I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. At that time, I was in the midst of a heavy struggle with self harm, suicidal ideation, psychosis, and substance misuse.

Amy Frank at the TD Art Gallery Paint-In (2023)

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I have kept sketchbooks since I was three years old and written journals since I was fourteen. In my youth, I honed the ability to draw realistically. When my mental health began to deteriorate in my teenage years, my art began shifting into surrealism as the world around me was rapidly appearing distorted. Regardless of where I have been on my journey—from mental illness, homelessness and substance abuse to sobriety and stability—my art and writing have captured that. 

In 2018, my desire to heal led me to learning about gut health. From there, I discovered that I have more influence over my mental, emotional and physical well-being than I initially realized. Topics that I have found valuable include sleep awareness, microbial gut health, movement (exercise), connection, psychology, philosophy, and using art and writing therapeutically. I touch upon the ways I've learned to empower myself and much more in my 2019 talk: The Art of Mental Wellness.     

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As of 2023, I am off of all drugs and alcohol (plus other negative coping vices). With the support and guidance of my psychiatrist, I also no longer take psychiatric medications. I am doing the best I've ever been which has been shown in my ability to work; and to care for myself, my home, and my companion parrot, Saba. You can follow my healing journey on my Blog, eNewsletter, and/or on my social media (links at the bottom of this website).

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I welcome you to explore my website to witness the evolution of my artwork and writing—a testament to the profound shifts in my personal growth, mirrored by my creative expression. I acknowledge that my site is extensive, so to make your navigation easier, here are specific pages I recommend for a more streamlined experience:

Please contact me for art inquiries, public speaking engagements, website design (on Wix), art lessons & workshops, one on one peer support, or for any questions, comments or feedback you may have. I look forward to hearing from you. Thank you for visiting my site! :)

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Kindly,

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