Amy Kinney - Unraveling My Purple Sweater

"We are all in the gutter but some of us are looking up at the stars." -Oscar Wilde

Part of my journey has been to put my feelings onto paper.
But even greater than that, I have been called to share these experiences.
In an effort to connect with others, I have compiled these drawings and
thoughts into a book and a traveling art show.

"Unraveling My Purple Sweater:
Beginning My Journey Through Depression."

We live in a world in which people often feel isolated and alone. Too
frequently, depression, eating disorders and self-injury are hidden and not
talked about. By sharing my story, I hope to reach others who have
struggled with experiences similar to my own.

Samples from the book:

(click on images to enlarge)

This book is my effort to help people articluate their feelings
and understand others. None of the pieces are titled, for though
I am happy to share the stories behind them, my deeper desire
is for you to discover your own meaning in them.

"I listened. I felt no need to disagree. At that moment I understood that each of us in that
room was bringng our own meaning to the...paintings." -Sue Bender from Everyday Sacred

"Unraveling My Purple Sweater: The Beginning of
My Journey Through Depression" text and images
Copyright 2005. All rights reserved.

* Introduction to the Book *

Healing Through Art

"Unraveling My Purple Sweater..."

Official Website:

www.healingthroughart.com