Depression

In this episode of The Living Artist, Preston discusses depression. He shares how he has been feeling recently and how it reminds him of a time where he was all alone in Los Angeles, trying to find his way and battle inner demons. During this period, he experienced a strange sickness that heightened the struggles he was going through at the time. At his lowest point, he began writing his first novel, which Preston declares "literally saved my life" and shares a small passage from it, which echoes the mood and struggles he was experiencing at that time. Through creativity and self-expression, along with some lifestyle changes, Preston began to climb out of this hole. Hopefully, this episode will be cathartic and remind you of the power of your art, not only as an expression of self, but as a tool to conquer some of your darkest times. For more information on Preston M. Smith and his artwork, visit https://www.pmsartwork.com, or follow him on social media @pmsartwork. You can also now subscribe to his YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/pmsartwork. Huge thank you to Feedspot for choosing The Living Artist for their list of the Top 25 Art Podcasts You Must Follow in 2020.    It is a huge honor to have made this amazing list (coming in at #11)    with so many other wonderful podcasts. Big thank you to Feedspot!  You    can check out this list and more of Feedspot at https://blog.feedspot.com/art_podcasts. Podcast theme music: "Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com"