Art Keeps Me Sane Cheapest Therapy Ever! For me to say that art keeps me sane might be a bold statement to some. Maybe even an over-exaggeration. But any artist worth their salt will probably tell you the same. Whether your art consists of pencils, paints, or clay, making music, writing, or acting, you know […]
Mental Health Repost This is a bit late, but in honor of last month’s Mental Health Awareness, here is a post I did awhile back about art and mental health. Check it out here in my post about Art and Brain Health and also check out the related links. Further Reading: Adult Coloring Books Art […]
Charitable Giving Giving Back by Putting Your Gifts to Use Charitable giving can be one of the most rewarding parts of people’s lives. Those on the receiving end are grateful in ways most people can’t imagine. The real depths of the ways in which they benefit will probably never really be known by anyone […]
The Artist Who Never Spoke a Word A Beautiful Story of Self-Expression Judith Scott was the artist who never spoke a word. Not one word in her entire life. Her story popped up in a Huffington Post article on Sept. 06, 2016. Judith’s story is told by her sister, Joyce. Judith and Joyce Scott were […]
Art and Developmental Disabilities Giving Voice to Those Who Have Difficulty Expressing Themselves I saw a video recently about artists with developmental disabilities. What struck me in particular about art and developmental disabilities was how the desire to create was not only not diminished by the disability, but that it seemed to provide the same […]
Our pets become part of the family. “Keo-boy”, my siamese, was just a month shy of 20 yrs old. It was very difficult when I had to put him down. It was so hard that I even had him cremated. Myra surprised me with a picture of him, which sits in my bedroom til this day. “Babe” followed “Keo” & if you know a bit about Maine Coons you know they have long beautiful hair with striking patterns. She surprised me one Xmas with a portrait of the big boy. I can’t believe it is done with only pencil. She captured every detail perfectly. I have known Myra all her life, as I am her auntie. She has always had a knack for drawing. At 4, she even placed her artwork on my white leather chair! I have seen her develop into a fantastic artist. I will treasure my works of art forever.
- E. Naito
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