Artwork by Herman Santiago
My name is Herman, I am a U S Army Veteran with over 25 years of Service. I was working in the United States Postal Service in 2010 when the agency found me to be unfit to continue service due to my service connected conditions. I tried to get an accommodation but they denied it. So I found myself forced to apply for Social Security and VA has rated me as fully disabled.
In my search for giving my live new meaning I struggled with my reality. I decided to go to college and give myself a chance. At first I was enrolled in a civil engineer degree program. While I was doing my third semester registration I stumbled upon a Basic Drawing Course. I really enjoyed it the I took Drawing II and Basic Painting. I decided to change my major to Art with a concentration in Painting. …
