Christopher Hennebery’s grandfather was an artist. His mother was an artist as well.

o naturally, when he graduated from high school, he enrolled at Emily Carr University of Art and Design. But while studying and mastering different artistic mediums, he also began what would become a four-decade career in the military.

After years of service, travelling the globe and facing difficult scenarios, he rekindled his passion for art – something that helped him heal from his past.

“For me, art has always been a very personal experience, but I also found it very useful for helping me deal with stress, anxiety and some of the experiences that you go through in the military,” he said.

After experiencing the therapeutic benefits of art, Hennebery created the Veteran Artists Collective in 2021 to

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