Arts-Based Strategies for Engaging Kids The arts offer a unique and powerful way for children with learning disabilities to explore their creativity, build confidence, and develop important skills. Whether it’s through painting, music, dance, or theater, artistic activities provide a non-traditional learning environment where children can express themselves freely and thrive. Engaging with the arts can also enhance communication, improve focus, and strengthen emotional well-being, creating a positive Read more […]
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Art of the Week- Behind the Scenes: “Sharp Focus #4”
Art of the Week- Behind the Scenes: “Sharp Focus #4” Everything is energy.Hi! as you know, I teach Tai Chi and take many Tai Chi classes as well, so I am really in tune with the energy of the Chinese healing arts. We recently entered the time of the metal element as we move into winter. The metal element in Chinese healing arts and Feng Shui symbolizes clarity, structure, and precision. In healing, it is associated with the lungs and large intestine, encouraging emotional release and clear Read more […]
Art of the Week- Behind the Scenes: “Freedom #5”
Art of the Week- Behind the Scenes: “Freedom #5” Everything is energy.It is time to make a choice. Do you want freedom? Have you ever thought about what it would be like to not have it? Are you taking it for granted?Freedom invites a sense of release, letting go of old chains, and stepping into the unknown with confidence and trust. You honor your own truth, and are fully yourself without fear. You explore, create, and thrive in your own unique way, and the universe supports and guides you. Support Read more […]
Art of the Week- Behind the Scenes: “Truth #3”
Art of the Week- Behind the Scenes: “Truth #3″. I am often amazed at how much mis-information we are surrounded by and how some try to get us to believe it by repeating it over and over. I love that old Winston Churchill quote ” A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on.” Truth, you know it when you see it (or hear it). Truth is important. Letting intuition guide us to the truth is empowering and liberating. It offers clarity and calm, cutting Read more […]
Art of the Week- Behind the Scenes: “Embrace the Earth”
Art of the Week- Behind the Scenes: “Embrace the Earth”. I spend a lot of time thinking about energy, healing, and Chinese healing arts since I am a Tai Chi instructor and teach 8-9 classes a week. Things that come up in my class, or classes I take often provides inspiration for my art. In Chinese healing arts and Feng Shui, the concept of elements is central to understanding balance, health, and harmony. These elements, like earth, water, fire, wood and metal are connected to different aspects Read more […]
Art of the Week- Behind the Scenes: “Childless Cat Ladies Unite”
Art of the Week- Behind the Scenes: “Childless Cat Ladies Unite” OK, I could not help myself. As a proud childless cat lady, I previously had fun creating a design I called “Childless Cat Lady” a few months ago. Then after the debate, when Taylor Swift endorsed VP Kamala Harris, I had to create another design I called “Childless Cat Ladies Unite”. I adore the colors and the kitty in this one, and the look of it as if it was done in alcohol inks, another favorite of mine. In Read more […]
Art of the Week- Behind the Scenes: “Hope”
Art of the Week- Behind the Scenes: “Hope” Lately, I have been feeling a new sense of hope that things are changing in this country. That feeling inspired this collection. “Hope” shows the powerful feeling of hope and freedom. It’s filled with bright, flowing colors that represent the shift from uncertainty to possibility. The image captures the uplifting energy of unity and the happiness that spreads as people come together, dreaming of a better future. Wouldn’t that be nice? I hope seeing Read more […]
Art of the Week- Behind the Scenes: “Divine Feminine #2”
Art of the Week- Behind the Scenes: “Divine Feminine #2” The Divine Feminine is a spiritual concept representing the nurturing, compassionate, intuitive, and creative aspects of femininity. I have really been inspired with how women in this country are stepping into their power lately and are taking strong leadership roles in politics. law, health and more to shape our future in positive ways. I think women have finally had enough of others trying to control us, our bodies, our choices. Women Read more […]
Art of the Week- Behind the Scenes: “Transforming #24”
Art of the Week- Behind the Scenes: “Transforming #24” As I have been sharing some of my favorite art from my “Transforming” collection , I have been remembering some of the interesting changes I have seen in myself over time. Transformation can be dramatic in some people, and a long slow proccess for others that is less noticable as it happens but just as profound over time.I think I am one of those that is on the slow burn plan:) My favorite art this week was inspired by the last steps Read more […]
Art of the Week- Behind the Scenes: “Transforming #23”
Art of the Week- Behind the Scenes: “Transforming #23” Hi there!Have you ever been through a personal or spiritual transformation? I have been sharing some of my favorite art from my “Transforming” collection lately, and wondered if you have exerienced some of the changes I have been sharing?I have gone through all these things myself, and sharing them with you reminds me how much I have learned. Here are a few more changes you might notice that inspired this artCommunity: You seek out and Read more […]