Meet Montressa Hammond (Bold Journey)
The moment I decided to make painting my career, I dealt with imposter syndrome, and it took all of 2023 to overcome it. Pushing past my...
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May 12th 2024
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At the age of 33, I had a stroke and it irrevocably changed my life. In May 2020, I experienced a stroke on the right side of my brain affecting the left side of my body. While regaining my strength, it was discovered I had lost all understanding of emotions, and in response to rising anxiety I became fixated on painting. Having no prior painting experience, I began painting abstract pieces and gradually shifted to seascapes, then portraits. Using bright bold colors and images to express how I am experiencing the world around me and the feelings that build up inside of me; Stroke of Art was conceived. I am fascinated and focused on realism, and contemporary pop art. Just when I thought I lost everything, I gained a superpower; now my art speaks louder than my words ever could.
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To every person visiting this page to learn more about Stroke of Art and the painter behind the canvas, I genuinely thank you!
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Stroke Education
What is a Stroke?
Stroke is a disease that affects the arteries leading to and within the brain. It is the No. 5 cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the United States.
A stroke occurs when a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients to the brain is either blocked by a clot or bursts (or ruptures). When that happens, part of the brain cannot get the blood (and oxygen) it needs, so it and brain cells die.
Signs of a Stroke
F.A.S.T. Warning Signs
Use the letters in F.A.S.T. to spot a Stroke
F = Face Drooping – Does one side of the face droop or is it numb? Ask the person to smile. Is the person's smile uneven?
A = Arm Weakness – Is one arm weak or numb? Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?
S = Speech Difficulty – Is speech slurred?
T = Time to call 911 – Stroke is an emergency. Every minute counts. Call 911 immediately. Note the time when any of the symptoms first appear.
Other Stroke Symptoms
Watch for Sudden:
NUMBNESS or weakness of face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body
CONFUSION, trouble speaking or understanding speech
TROUBLE SEEING in one or both eyes
TROUBLE WALKING, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination
SEVERE HEADACHE with no known cause
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