Tamika is inspired by surreal artists such as M.C Escher and Salvador Dali. She loves to use bright colors while challenging the viewer to think about tough subjects. For this piece, "Drowning", bright colors and gouache were used to capture and keep the viewer's attention. This piece explores the feelings of children who are introduced to medication at such a young age . Children who are told there is something wrong with them just because they learn differently or have a hard time concentrating. Children who are dealing with mental disorders and behavioral issues. According to the CDC, Depression and anxiety levels have drastically increased amongst children through out the United States, within the last year. "Drowning" represents what it may feel like to be medicated at such a young age. Constantly battling dangerous side-effects, fear, stigmas , harmful environments, and miseducation. There is so much to take on as a child and our children's mental health is "Drowning". This is a problem we can no longer just throw pills at..