The 26% Project

Changing the Face of Mental Illness One Image at a TimeLearn More +

This project was created for the 1 out of every 4 people in this country living with a diagnosable mental illness. That’s nearly 80 million people who, due to stigma, are often misunderstood and discussed in secrecy. The project is a free inclusive campaign that combines creative expression, advocacy and story-telling to create awareness for individuals and their loved ones living with mental illness.

The Vision of the 26% Project is to assemble, unify and empower individuals and their stories, through creative expression, to build a world free from stigma. 26% provides your organization and members the opportunity to share their stories and the good work that is being done every day.

Join us today by promoting and sharing the project with your community to change the face of mental illness once and for all. Contact us by email at info@peacelovestudios.com or by phone at 401.475.9778

101 images collected

Metamorphosis

Bonnie Fontaine RI

I often hear the saying "fake it 'til you make it". That can actually be a helpful technique for me when I am not doing well. Putting on a "happy mask" when I am not happy can often lead to really feeling better. - See More

Overcome

Lynn Moore Indianola, Iowa

I did this abstract after my dad's suicide. He committed suicide primarily because of severe back problems, chronic pain and a failed back surgery. While working on it the painting looked like a spine to me and I let it speak for itself.

I titled it Overcome ... - See More

Blessed Be

Bonnie Fontaine RI

Another "Peace of Art" for PeaceLove Studios.
I hope it uplifts your heart! - See More

By the Sea

Bonnie Fontaine RI

This is a 6" x6" "Peace of Art" to benefit PeaceLove Studios. Two things that make me peaceful and happy are bright, vivid colors, and the beautiful ocean. Nothing moves me more than the first sniff of the salt air in the breeze, nor the sight of the ... - See More

the bipolar side of my disease

Anjanette Leonard Grand Prairie, TX

This self portrait captures the me the world sees most of the time, smiling and trying to keep a brave face, but always at my side is the raging and/or depressed monster that is sad and chases my loved ones away, keeps the voices from being quiet and separates me ... - See More

Hope

Janet McLeod New Zealand

I took this image at a time I was searching for hope. - See More

listen

Daniela Sandelin Ventura

Art heals! - See More

Daniela Sandelin

Daniela Sandelin Ventura

Art makes you become alive - See More

Daniela Sandelin

Daniela Sandelin Ventura

Art makes you become alive - See More

Daniela Sandelin

Daniela Sandelin Ventura

Art makes you become alive - See More

Daniela Sandelin

Daniela Sandelin Ventura

Art Heals! - See More

Daniela Sandelin

Daniela Sandelin Ventura

Art Heals! - See More

Daniela Sandelin

Daniela Sandelin Ventura

Art Heals! - See More

Ceiba Tree

Tarshire Battle Pawtucket, RI

Like the roots of the trees we are constantly growing and expanding. - See More

house

Daniela Sandelin Ventura

dream big! - See More

fustration

Daniela Sandelin Ventura

It's ok to feel upset. We all are human. - See More

freedom

Daniela Sandelin Ventura

never give up - See More

flower thinking

Daniela Sandelin Ventura

Change is good!! - See More

Hummingbird

Daniela Sandelin Ventura

well...when drawing a hummingbird it always brings me back peace - See More

Fall accident

Daniela Sandelin Ventura

the horse accident didn't make me stop riding. I will always love horses. Shit happens. - See More

confused

Jeff Fongeallaz Wilmington, De.

again, not knowing exactly what I wanted to paint, I just set out to paut some paint on the canvas, and soon I had created something really cool. - See More

ANGRY

Jeff Fongeallaz Wilmington, De.

this is one of my very first paintings. With no formal training, I wasn't sure what to paint. Dealing with having to fight cancer, for the second time in my life, I wanted to try and express what I was feeling. Not sure what to paint, I started putting my ... - See More

Girl.

Jessica Bartlett Rhode Island

I had a dream about being in my old apartment on a Tuesday. There were flying dogs over fields. I was in a bus and a couple was kissing and holding hands. It may have been me, but I was talking to them and suggesting things. There was chatter about ... - See More

Untitled

Sue Farias New England

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Light and Love

Julie Kenny Pawtucket, RI

There was darkness, always looming. It was not the kind of scared of what may be out there darkness, but rather a darkness of knowing what was there, always looming, always somewhere, out there, in that darkness. To be within the darkness somehow felt safe, comforting, it enveloped, keeping the ... - See More

Bass River Cape Cod

Karen cooper warwick

My Daughter painted this, and gave it to me.
It has a calming feel to it when I look at it. It reminds me to be in the moment and slow down and be peaceful. - See More

Birds and Faces

Amy Kinney Rhode Island

I chose this image to add to the project because it reminds me that we are not just one thing or another. Sometimes we can be both at the same time...I can have totally irrational thoughts and also be a very rational intelligent person. I can appear calm but also ... - See More

What We Never See

jon gemma coventry, ri

This is a personal favorite of mine that I wanted to share with the mental health community. I suffer from migraines and epilepsy, which can be complex nuerological problems. I enjoy exploring the depth of these problems in digital media. This piece deals with infinite recursion. ... - See More

Hope

Gretchen Miller, MA, ATR-BC Cleveland, OH

Even in the darkest times, there is still light and hope... - See More

Riding the Wind

Susan Valdes Providence, RI

This shot was taken at Scarborough Beach, RI early spring 2011. I ventured out in the windy, grey, 40 degree weather in hopes to bring myself out of a bipolar low that was beginning to creep in. Just when I was about to give up and head back ... - See More

Lyrics of Understanding

Amy Kinney Rhode Island

This is the sheet music to "Come On Home" by the Indigo Girls. They are my favorite band and nearly every one of their songs has lyrics that speak to my soul. I chose this particular song because it reminds me of the challenges that I face both as someone ... - See More

Lizards

Matthew Kaplan Providence, RI

I chose this image because my favorite artist sold his first piece of artwork at a gallery show. The talented young boy in the picture Kevin had his painting titled Lizards selected for a gallery event and sold his painting within the first hour of the show. The ... - See More

Whatever make kids happy makes me happy

tinochow

Having gone to one of PeaceLove\'s Paint4Peace classes, seeing kids given the chance to express themselves and explore the fun of art. It is a liberating experience for them and that puts a smile on my face to see them enjoying themselves/ - See More

Whatever make kids happy makes me happy

tinochow

Having gone to one of PeaceLove\'s Paint4Peace classes, seeing kids given the chance to express themselves and explore the fun of art. It is a liberating experience for them and that puts a smile on my face to see them enjoying themselves/ - See More

The calm within us

Karen cooper warwick

I chose to share this image because sometimes it is best to find something bigger than our selves to look to for a sense of calm. The ocean is comfort to me as I watch the ebb and flow of the vast waters. - See More