Creativity and Mental Health During Times of Stress!

I have witnessed first hand the healing power of creativity, especially through process oriented mixed media art.

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Craving Creativity in the Solitude of Covid-19

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How I inspire my Mixed Media Art Students

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Starting or Restarting your Creative Journey: Choosing Art classes; Workshops; or Retreats?

Where do I begin to explore my creativity in Los Angeles? This will guide you through the pros of choosing weekly classes, day long workshops or art retreats.

Museums as the New Form of Meditation

Restorative Power of Art Museums

I will be launching a museum/gallery visiting program in the coming weeks. In addition to the process of art making, current research finds that the physical space of an art museum can be a restorative environment that boosts general wellbeing. While visiting art museums recently myself, I have noticed the recharging effect it has on me. I instinctively respond to the quietness of the rooms filled with nothing but art, the atmosphere of reverence towards the pieces and the almost spiritual feel of the space.