Darlene Henning

I create art for the same reason I share and teach it. As a foster grandparent in our youth detention system, I worked with young boys and girls to help them connect with the world around them in a positive way and to see the beauty that exists, even in difficult places.

Art has the power to relieve stress and anxiety, to open doors, and to create moments of calm and connection. There are many good reasons to be an artist, but for me, the most important is that art brings joy to the soul.