Name
Noelle Lane

Age Group (If you are a caregiver/family member please check Caregiver/Family Member)
Adult: 21 and over

Artist Statement (include type of art, techniques & materials used, what it means to you)
Noelle Lane-Dot Mandala Artist

My art was born from a time and place of anxiety and grief but has now become a thing that brings me joy.
During my exploration of this art form, my use of painting surfaces has expanded from river rocks to canvases, to jewelry. I am currently delving into the recycling and upcycling of items that can be reimagined through my painting. I find myself drawn to everyday items such as wooden bowls and boxes that seem to cry out for a makeover. “It’s not about what it is- It’s about what it can become!”-Dr. Suess.

I work with acrylic paint that has been prepared to a specific consistency that allows for symmetrical dots. While some artists use paint brushes for this art form, I prefer to use special tools that allow for better consistency in size and shape of my dots.


Bio (include your age, tumor type and date of diagnosis)
Hi there! I'm Noelle & I'm 54 years young. I was diagnosed with a Meningioma in my Parietal Lobe in November of 2017. I had been experiencing strange symptoms for months before my diagnosis- which had nothing to do with my tumor. At the time of my diagnosis, I had just begun a new career path- I had started a Dietetics Program- and this event along with other family crises, threw my life into a tailspin. I made the difficult decision to leave the program and a chance YouTube Video opened my eyes to a whole different path. This past year my tumor grew, which resulted in a radiation session to attempt to halt its growth. My most recent MRI showed no adverse results from the radiation & I am happy to hopefully be a part of the watch and wait group again!