This is Cheryl's most famous work, The Former First Lady, titled Michelle Leavonne Robinson Obama. Unveiled in 2018, it made headlines around the world. >> Did you know how important this was going to be for your career.>> Did you think about that. >> I think in the moment I wasn't thinking about that because if I did, I probably would have just freaked out, you know. I just stayed out of my head and stayed in the painting.What stands out to you >> when I look at it now. >> The dress. Like, I'm deeply in lo ...

It was this painting on a museum wall that Amy Cherald says changed her life. She saw it on a class trip to the City Art Museum in Columbus, Georgia when she was a teenager. It was painted by an American artist named Bo Bartlett.>> There was a figure in it that was an image of a black man and I realized in that moment that I had never seen a black person in a painting before. >> In any painting you had not seen in any painting. What did you think.>> I thought I want to do this too. You knew in that moment y ...

Core Argument - The presentation explores grief as a non-linear process, comparing it to the artistic process of painting [1][3][4][5][6][8] - It emphasizes the importance of finding tangible outlets for processing emotions, particularly grief [9][22][23][24] - The presentation suggests that art, specifically painting, can reframe grief by translating emotions into something tangible and providing positive reinforcement [11][12][16] Supporting Evidence & Research - A study involving 7 to 9-year-old children suggests different art mediums (pencils vs paints) have varying effects on emotional expression, with paints facilitating the release of a wider range of emotions, including negative ones [17][18][19] - The study indicates that paint, as an uncontrollable medium, can help release emotions like anger, anxiety, and affect self-control, which can be beneficial in processing grief [19][20] Practical Application & Recommendations - The presentation advocates for finding a physical activity or creative outlet to process grief, suggesting options like baking, writing, working out, dancing, praying, therapy, or singing [21][22] - It encourages individuals to acknowledge and validate their feelings, regardless of external pressures or expectations [6][23] - The presentation highlights that grief is a personal and unique experience, and there is no right or wrong way to grieve [23]

Product & Usage - Google helps users learn new skills like painting [1] - Google provides answers to specific questions about techniques and color mixing [1] - Google empowers users to overcome initial inexperience [1]