Elena Bonilla

About the Artist

Through old family Latino principles, I learned how to be a modern healer. I learned how to put the needs of others before my own, and how to broaden my understanding by putting myself in other people’s shoes. While still carrying those principles, I found a way to embody those values into a career. Through practices of art therapy, I found myself exceeding in the best way possible as a person. When I worked with children, I had the effectiveness that these kids were grasping and appreciating the tools I was giving them not only to grow as an artist, but as to grow as person. And with adults I enjoyed sharing a common knowledge and exchanging life experiences. It’s through art therapy that I find myself in peace, because of how I’ve been able to infuse both my passion of art and my life principles; helping others. The joy of watching others solve their life problems through art is an added bonus.