Erika Loseman, Fortune’s talented Art Therapist and author of the “Creative Works” feature on this blog, shares the story of how she came to Fortune – and how working here has impacted her life.  Learn more about Erika after the jump, as well as in the upcoming issue of the Fortune News, coming out in March!

Welcome to “Creative Works,” a regular feature written by Erika Loseman, Fortune’s Licensed Art Therapist. Erika will post explorations of the themes around which her art class is organized, vignettes about her talented students and the class, and photos of the colorful and expressive art participants create. The following is an introduction to what Erika’s art class is all about.