Kristan Simmons
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Kristan Simmons – Johnson City, TN
My name is Kristan Simmons, and I was diagnosed with MS in 2010. As the disease has progressed, I have become unable to work so I taught myself to paint. I also have Bi-polar disorder and painting is my source of escape from my reality. Being medically restricted from driving, all I have is my art. I am mostly a folk realism artist, but I love to try different types like abstract, impressionistic, and cubism. I teach art to children in schools as an in-school field trip. I teach all ages how to paint step by step, and love to see how everyone can create art and feel good about themselves.
East Tennessee Quilt Trail Barn
![East Tennessee Quilt Trail Barn](https://mymsaa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/East_Tennessee_Quilt_Trail_Barn_Simmons_Kristan.jpg)
Jonesborough in the Winter
![Jonesborough in the Winter](https://mymsaa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Jonesborough_in_the_Winter_Simmons_Kristan.jpg)
Man in the Mirror
![Man in the Mirror](https://mymsaa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Man_in_the_Mirror_Simmons_Kristan.jpg)