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There is that sense of trying to cram all of that into a painting. What fragrances were in the air and what was the wind doing and what was the temperature? These are not necessarily visual elements, but yet they can become those in a painting.
I've been sober, it'll be 28 years in September of this year. And reality, as far as I can tell, has not changed. One wit, it's exactly the same as it always was, but I sleep better.
My message isn't everyone be your authentic self all the time, unapologetically, unmask, bring your full self to work. I don't think we're at that place yet where that's safe for all people.
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MD · PhD · MPH · MBA
Dr. Lisa Belisle is a board-certified family physician, writer, and the host of Radio Maine. She works at the intersection of medicine and the human spirit, in the clinic, on the air, and on the page.
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From Off the Wall · Portland Art Gallery Artist
I consider the opportunity I have to paint to be a gift.
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