![](https://thefionaproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Vanessa-Hicks-Sleeping-Pup-IMG_9673-rotated.jpg)
Vanessa Hicks. All rights reserved. Published by permission.
About the Creator
![boxer dog in ink by Vanessa Hicks](https://thefionaproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Vavnessa-Hicks-IMG_3774-e1521501792531.jpg)
Vanessa Hicks
Art Is My Anchor: After suffering rape and abuse for 7 years and a burst ulcer at just 26 years old, I threw myself into my art to heal my wounds. I took an HND fine art course and now am progressing to teaching art and art therapy.
My gallery: https://vanessahicksart.artweb.com