Art as Therapy If you’ve been painting or doing some other form of art you may have found you feel happy, free, or calm after engaging in your craft for a little while. Interestingly, it’s not just me and you. Studies are showing that there are actually physical and mental health benefits from spending time… Continue reading Evidence That Art Heals
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Why You Should Watercolor everyday
Recently I visited a local museum with a few friends. This museum has an outdoor garden, walking trail that goes around a pond, fountains and terraces. I took several pictures as we drank in the beauty of the flowers and architecture. The next day, I flipped through my smart phone pictures and selected one to… Continue reading Why You Should Watercolor everyday
What Should I Paint?
Ok. So you’ve got a few basic supplies. You’ve set up a space – even if it’s just the corner of the dining table. And you carved out a few minutes – or maybe even an hour (yay!) to paint. You are ready to start. This is going to be great. You look at the… Continue reading What Should I Paint?
Collecting and Making Art- It’s never too late.
Are you and art collector? Maybe, you’d like to be an art MAKER. Can you be both? Sure you can. If you collect art, you are expressing yourself through what you display in your home or office. You are making a statement with each piece. Whether you collect pottery, jewelry, sculpture or wall art, all… Continue reading Collecting and Making Art- It’s never too late.
3 Steps to Beginning to Paint
I want to paint, but How do I get started? Here are 3 Simple steps: Pick up a brush. Load it with paint. Begin. That may sound over simplified. But trust me. It isn’t. There are no rules. There are no art police who will come to arrest you for making a mistake or doing… Continue reading 3 Steps to Beginning to Paint
Freeing the Artist Within
Have you ever secretly hoped, or believed that there is an artist inside you just waiting to be released? I truly believe there is an artist in everyone. As a person who believes we are created in the image of our maker, it’s a natural path to the belief that every individual is meant to… Continue reading Freeing the Artist Within
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