"Art Heals the Soul" is a saying emerging Artist Amyk can relate to. Beginning in 2018 she made the choice to focus on her creativity full time. She has always been drawn to Abstract Art as it awards her the freedom to live outside the box and explore her creativity unhindered. Born in Haddam, CT in 1968 she grew up surrounded by a large, present family. She often escaped to her creative side during a difficult childhood, drawing, coloring, writing stories, and building forts in the woods surrounding her home. She found an escape in photography during her high school years and is still an active amateur photographer today. After serving in the military, working 17 years in the healthcare field and dealing with depression and PTSD, she found herself at a crossroads. She discovered that she was her happiest when creating. Having put her love for Abstract Art aside for many years she decided 2018 was the year. She immersed herself in learning all she could about Abstract Art and its elements. As of 2022, emerging Artist Amyk is focusing on positive emotions, experiences, intuition, and spontaneity to create her Abstract and Mixed-Media pieces. Utilizing acrylics and a diverse assortment of mediums and tools combined with intuitive process she creates colorful and dynamic art that exudes a positive vibe. She hopes her art can encourage others with depression to explore their creative side Since 2019 she has been putting together a body of work and is taking steps to get her art noticed.