The patient appeared voluntarily at the hospital, complaing of suicidal and homicidal feelings. She heard voices: "One good, one bad." She was very confused and stated that her life with her parents and husband was unhappy and lonely. A love affair - brief, unhappy - had precipitated her immeidate state, which was diagnosed as psychotic depression with the possiblity of schizophrenic reaction.

The patient began her picture "Coming Out of a Black Mood" on her first visit to the hospital art therapy department.

The painting itself isn't all that interesting, unless you read the explanation.