Posted: May 08, 2021 4:00 AM ET | Last Updated: May 8
Patrick John Mills stands beside one of his latest paintings. It s part of a series titled Malignant, which Mills started after being diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia.(Robyn Miller/CBC)
Patrick John Mills knows all about the vital link between art and mental health.
The professional artist has paintings in collections around the world, but currently his studio in Renfrew, Ont., is filled with his latest series, titled Malignant.
The collection of highly textured paintings was inspired by his recent cancer diagnosis. Mills said it was a way for him to take control and come to terms with his own mortality.