I love painting on Jay- it soothes the soul!
The Sketchbook Project
THE SKETCHBOOK PROJECT 2011 TOUR “A sketchbook is a place to put your heart and soul.” “We know how precious a sketchbook is. You carry it with you everywhere, spending months working on it. It becomes a part of you. When you’re finished, share your hard work with the world. We’ll make sure you stay…
2010-2011 school year around the corner!
Time soon to open up the art therapy room!
I LOVE CHINA MARKER. Especially the great colour selection from @Utrecht_Art!
I adore using China Marker. It has the give and control I like in charcoal but without the mess. The graphic novel quality to the mark making is appealing. With practice, you can use eraser to create highlights and a smudging stick for shadowing, smoothing etc. At present I am enjoying limiting the palette to…
SKin is IN!
I had a great time last night at Gallery Gachet! Here are some samplings of my watercolor tattooing and other highlights from the night! Artist’s Statement: So how does a body art event tie into mental health? I would like to think that being comfortable in one’s Skin is a mental health concern and the…
Skin is In at Gallery Gachet tonight!
I’ll be one of the artists in attendance at Gallery Gachet. I’ll be painting on my muse Jocelyn and guests. Two of my pieces will be on sale and part of proceeds go to support the gallery!
The Sketchbook Project
I just signed up! I chose the theme and then there was none… Thousands of sketchbooks will be exhibited at galleries and museums as they make their way on tour across the country. After the tour, all sketchbooks will enter into the permanent collection of The Brooklyn Art Library, where they will be barcoded…
Does the primitive circle represent only the head?
I find this question quite lovely. Just read it in “Children’s Drawings as Diagnostic Aids” by Joseph H. Di Leo, MD, 1973 (Brunner/Mazel , Inc.). I adore this book- a treasure I picked up at heaven-on-earth Powell’s City of Books, Portland Oregon in 2008. Imagination frees the spirit from the bonds of reality. The child,…
Excellent resource re: child and youth mental health
I just watched “Map of the Mind Fields: Managing Adolescent Psychosis” at LINK. I am pleased to discover that there are several full shows online covering behavior disorders, anxiety, psychosis, depression etc. Go to: DOCS. They have also provided the following site: Knowledge Network’s Child and Youth Mental Health website “TAKING CARE: CHILD AND YOUTH…
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Win my art at District 319 Summer Film Fest August 3rd! Support Intersections Youth Program!
Come and relax after the weekend of mayhem and celebrate at District 319 Summer Film Fest featuring the movie: C.R.A.Z.Y! *** SPECIAL TREAT: I will be raffling off 6 prizes: 1 piece of art (china marker portrait) and 5 sock monkeys! C.R.A.Z.Y. is a 2005 French-language Canadian film from Quebec. The film was directed and…
Today’s quote
“A truly creative person rids him or herself of all self-imposed limitations.” — Gerald G. Jampolsky Photo: Clowns Without Borders South Africa Artist Residency with Project Khuphuka
WORKSHOPS IN AUGUST!
I’m planning some sock monkey and some drawing workshops in August at the North Vancouver Opus Art Store Classroom (2nd and Lonsdale, North Vancouver BC). Gathering input right now as to times and dates you may be interested in… they would run 3 hours each and all materials including handouts are included in the $65…
Recommended blog: “Practice of Madness”
A woman, East Vancouver-based social researcher, “certified ‘bipolar’ madperson”, and survivor, explores the crazy world we live in with mad pride… This blog serves an important function in the digital age since journalling is still a cathartic technique of self-reflection and blogging adds a public scrutiny that allows for important discussion and feedback… PRACTICE OF…
In the world of YES
INSPIRATION FROM SARK: “In the world of YES, Fear = Contraction. When we contract, we become closed or restricted. This can cause us to retreat or give up. Take a look at what causes you to contract or expand with regard to your creative dreams. Creative dreams themselves are natural expansion devices. They contain energy,…
Preparing for exhibit…
The muse has struck and I am excited to embark on large charcoal portraits for my “Blue J” exhibit in Fall/Winter 2010-11! Gathered info yesterday on “Jocelyn”… next up is “Jay”…
Make and Break Arts Foundation and Gallery Gachet present “SKin is IN”
I’ll be painting bodies at: Make and Break Arts Foundation and Gallery Gachet present “SKin is IN” “A celebration of the human canvas.” Ten local Vancouver artists will paint live on both human skin and canvas in addition to showcasing various peices which will be available for purchase by attendees. Guests will have the opportunity…
1001 AIDS Stories
As I contemplate how to incorporate HIV-AIDS AWARENESS into my youth-at-risk art therapy and Operation Sock Monkey at Keith Lynn Alternative Secondary, I am excited about this new local site: http://1001aidsstories.org/ Panos Canada has begun collecting stories from people whose lives have been changed by HIV/AIDS. These individual narratives and images, reflecting their personal views,…
The Downtown Eastside Centre for the Arts
The Downtown Eastside Centre for the Arts provides opportunities for creative exploration, engagement, and expression in the heart of the city. Through participation in theatre, music, dance, painting, carving, and other forms of creative expression people create connections with themselves and with their community. Residents of the community can gather together for arts activities inspired…
Rosa Parks Center- a new model for juvenile justice
The Rosa Parks Center, home to female juvenile offenders, is located on the William Woods University campus. Established by a reciprocal partnership between the Missouri Division of Youth Services and William Woods University, this partnership exemplifies genuine parity in partner relationships and stands as a model for community as teacher for private liberal arts colleges….