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Surviving and Thriving Through Artistic Expression | Lesley Ryan | TEDxYouth@Austin

Through the chaos that occurs with daily life, Lesley Ryan found art as a form of expression for her thoughts. As she learned that her son had been diagnosed with cancer, she confided in her art to express her emotions. She encourages others to explore art as a new outlet of expression as it allows one to find peace and clarity within themselves. Lesley Ryan is a mother of two incredible children, a wife to an incredible husband and fellow school leader, the Principal at Eanes Elementary in Austin, Texas, and an art advocate and enthusiast! She revels in the creative process, loving the experience of creating something beautiful that positively impacts the lives of others. She enjoys painting with acrylics and resin, and her favorite medium is acrylic pouring. In addition to painting, she enjoys sewing and graphic design. As the mother of a childhood cancer survivor, she believes strongly in artistic therapies - not only for those undergoing significant, medical intervention but also for the family members supporting the children during these grueling treatments. She actively works with Central Texas organizations which support children undergoing cancer treatment and their family members. Additionally, Lesley Ryan has been a guest speaker at adult learning engagements via Learnshop and Creatives Meets Business. At her core, Lesley believes that creative expression and art education positively impact the lives of our children. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx