HEALING THROUGH THE ARTS
BILL JONES
My design is about a life-changing event: a Wounded Warrior Project program called “Warriors to Work” which posted a job opportunity working backstage with two incredible bands co-headlining a North America tour. Since then, I’ve developed a career in the live events industry that I never would’ve gotten otherwise.
The board represents my pride in the American flag and my love for this country, and the military. The musical note and guitar shows music’s huge role in my mental health and healing.
I want to bring hope and joy to veterans healing from combat wounds. Don’t ever give up — there’s a light at the end of the tunnel and a possibility of a normal life. It takes time, but I’m one of many who has been helped by WWP to live a successful and fulfilling life. There is hope.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
BILL JONES
Clarksville, Tennessee
U.S. Army Veteran
Bill served as Chief Warrant Officer (CW2-AV) in the Army, but his artistic side began when he was very little. Among his earliest memories, he was drawing and creating mini-comic strips for fun. When he first joined the military, he submitted logo designs for Army physical fitness t-shirts, challenge coins, and murals for his company. But when he returned home with post-combat PTSD, he lost all desire to be creative.
“It wasn’t until I found Wounded Warrior Project that I rediscovered my love for creativity again. My experience rekindled a desire to share my artwork with the world.”
MEET MORE WARRIORS
JEFF SCOTT
"Art is the most therapeutic thing I’ve found to express my thoughts and feelings. I’d be lost if not for art."
MARK ELLIS
“Art is a huge part of my life. It’s healing and meditative. It’s one of the few things that quiets my brain.”
LAURA BOZEMAN
“My military career depended on precision and attention to detail. When creating art, I can take risks and simply go with the flow.”
HARLEY MEAGLEY
“Art is kind of like going to the skatepark, but I don’t have to leave the house to leave my mind.”
MARCIA MEDINA
“Art helps me stay present — helping me block out intrusive thoughts and put my focus solely on creating art.”
BILL JONES
“Art is a representation of one’s well-being. It’s what made me unique, and everyone brings their own unique perspective to art.”
DANIEL WRIGHT JR.
“If you don’t wanna talk about it, guess what? You can draw about it. And that’s what I use art therapy for.”
PUERTO RICO PSG
“Art is a great provider of peace. It helps us think in new ways to expand our understanding and create room for connection, camaraderie, and healing.”
ANGIE LUPE
“Music and art have always been my life. It helps me heal and I’ve made it my mission to help other comrades heal.”
YOLANDA JONES
“Art is an entire experience. It's not always about what I wanted you to feel. Sometimes it's about what it makes you feel on your own.”
MELISSA MCMAHON
“Art helps me let go and accept things, even when I make mistakes. It’s learning to roll with life because there are so many things I can’t control.”
