This course invites students to explore the intersection of fine art and personal narrative. students will learn to translate internal emotions and memories into rich, multi-layered abstract works. The class emphasizes the therapeutic process—viewing art as a "haven" for emotional externalization—while maintaining high standards for technical skill and composition. What the Class Includes Intuitive Starts: Guided exercises to bypass the "inner critic" using gestural marks and chaotic underlayers. Techniques for "burying" text, photographs, or meaningful fragments into the paint to create hidden stories.