In Case You Missed It: A Young Artist in Recovery Tells His Story

Back in April we shared Guy, a young artist in recovery's story. Today we're featuring it again, because it's such a powerful message. In this three-minute video, Guy, a well-known graffiti artist in Snohomish County, Washington, describes his transformation as a Promising Artists in Recovery (PAIR) participant.

Through Reclaiming Futures Snohomish County, Henri Wilson and other generous adults are mentoring young artists in the county's juvenile justice system who have substance abuse issues. By engaging in calligraphy, painting and photography classes, teens are viewing life through a different lens.

Note: This is the first in a series of three videos about young artists in Reclaiming Futures Snohomish County. 
Related Promising Artists in Recovery (PAIR) posts:
http://www.reclaimingfutures.org/blog/Positive-Youth-Development-Mentoring-Snohomish
http://www.reclaimingfutures.org/blog/reclaiming-futures-program-giving-youth-chance-clean-slate
http://www.reclaimingfutures.org/blog/clean-slate

David Backes writes the Friday news roundup for Reclaiming Futures and contributes articles about juvenile justice reform and adolescent substance abuse treatment to ReclaimingFutures.org. He has a bachelor’s degree in sociology from Santa Clara University. David works as an account executive for Prichard Communications.