Name
Aleena Stephens-Tregarth

Brain Tumor Type
Craniopharyngioma

Date of Diagnosis
August 1994

Participant Group
Brain Tumor Survivor / 21 and over

Category
Drawing/Painting/Printmaking/Chalk Art

Artist Statement (include type of art, techniques & materials used, what it means to you)
I created this piece using watercolors, a q-tip, and a mason jar, letting the colors flow softly and naturally, it's inspired by my journey as a brain tumor survivor-a reminder that healing doesn't always happen loudly. Sometimes it's quiet, slow, and gentle, like a small circle of hope growing inside you. This painting is about finding joy again, even after the hardest seasons, and letting it bloom in it's own time.

Artist Bio: Tell Us Your Story
Hi, I'm Aleena Stephens-Tregarth: an educator, nonprofit leader, world traveler, and brain tumor survivor. I turned to water color painting as a way to support my mental health and reconnect with joy.