Artist Reaches Out to Veterans to Expand Their Creativity

We heard from Phyllis T. Miller who wanted to remind us to once again to share a unique art project she founded in 2010. It is called "Paint & Snack" for the veteran community. Art is a great pathway to manage PTSD and related conditions – the therapeutic side of creating leads toward self-discovery and more.

The Paint & Snack class is held on the north side of the West Los Angeles VA Medical Center in Building 306 in The Peer Center. She hosts the art therapy sessions every second Tuesday of each month, from 12 noon to 3 p.m. No past art experience is required, as Phyllis explains. “I bring out the artist in each veteran. The Paint & Snack art session is free for veterans and their families.

“I am honored to claim Becky Lantry, our fellow Santa Monica resident, who is a constant participant at our "Paint & Snack”classes.

“I have attached my email address, and as a fellow veteran, I use art to empower the veteran community.

“Our next Paint & Snack classes are in March and April. There are veterans in our Santa Monica community, so I extend an open invitation to fellow veterans.”

On March 10, the class will be at the Peer Center, as will the April 14 class. To get in touch with Phyllis T. Miller, go to phyl@visualbeyondwords.com