Living My Best Creative Life with GIST – Ellen Mayer
As part of our Time to Tell the Stories Campaign, GISTer Ellen Mayer shares her art.
GIST & Creativity – Ellen Mayer, Painter and GISTer
Artistic expression is an important psychosocial activity. In this two-part series, these GISTers - professional and amateur creatives, share their stories. In this post, painter, graphic designer & photographer, Ellen Mayer of NJ shares about her journey with GIST and creativity.
Artist Ellen Mayer featured in Hope Murals Project
Ellen Mayer, LRG member, recently participated in the Lilly Oncology On Canvas Art Competition in Vanderbilt Hall in Grand Central Station. Individual artists were invited to tell the story of their cancer journey on [...]
Ellen Mayer Battles GIST with the Help of Art
Besides the arts, Ellen finds support in numerous places. “At first it was the GIST groups, [they are] still my support system when I get scared or have questions. The sites are like a security blanket; a year ago I was not happy about something and when I left the hospital I immediately called Norman Scherzer, LRG executive director, and that was very important to me.” She also finds the love and support she needs from her husband, Konrad; her two children and the rest of her family and friends.