I’ve been super inspired recently by@alliepal** (who took 100 days to paint) and**@fridamkahlo** (whose work was inspired by her life in chronic pain. )**

If you don’t know, I have a rare genetic disease called “Ehlers Danlos Syndrome”. EDS is “EDS is caused by a defect in the structure, production, or processing of collagen or proteins that interact with collagen. The collagen in connective tissue helps tissues resist deformation.” You can learn more about itHERE**. **

**My job photographing people is the best job I could ask for, and I have been wanting to push myself creatively to bring new perspective to the photographs I take for my amazing clients. I also hope to bring more awareness to “invisible illnesses”.. So, I’m taking on the 100 day (ish.. I’m giving myself some grace for days I may not be able to function well) challenge and am creating work surrounding the theme of my life and daily experience with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. **

** **I am going to be using my skill as a Photographer and expanding upon those photos with mixed media and different sewing techniques. I’m excited to share some of the behind-the scenes with you guys (and a bit of the “why” behind the influence of each piece) on my IG story, while sharing a photo of the daily work throughinstagram**posts. **

**The first fifteen days of the project have been mentally and artistically challenging in ways I never expected.. but already so rewarding and fun. **

I’d love for you to follow along on this journey !