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Layering for Luminosity: A Guide to Glazing Watercolor
Title Illustration Watercolor Painting Canada Goose by Maike Walbretch Painting involves more than literal representation; it requires a deliberate structural framework, or composition and design, to organize and express the artist's unique impressions and reactions, building upon the [...]
Why Draw from Nature? The Deeper Roots of Observational Drawing
On the surface, drawing a leaf, shell, or seed pod might seem like a simple creative exercise ā a pleasant way to fill a sketchbook page. But beneath the act of putting pencil to paper lies something [...]
šØ Art, Mindfulness & Brain Power: Why Creative Practice (at any age) Matters Now
When Art Works! Michigan published āArt Works!āÆtoāÆDevelop Flexible and Other Kinds of Thinkingā in 2016, we explored how making art builds flexibility, resilience, and adaptive thinking. Today, the case for creativity is even strongerāthanks to new research [...]
Memory, Healing & the Art-Making Process: How Creativity Supports Long-Term Recall and Inner Integration
Have you ever stumbled upon an old drawing or collage and been instantly transported to the moment you created itāwhat you were feeling, thinking, or even smelling at the time? Thatās not just nostalgia. Itās neuroscience. In my [...]
The Art and Therapy of Needle Felting: A Historical and Practical Guide
Needle felting, an increasingly popular craft, is both an artistic and instrinsically therapeutic practice. Rooted in a rich history and beloved for its calming benefits, needle felting is a unique way to express creativity while nurturing mental well-being. [...]
The Art of Teaching SoulCollageĀ®: A Journey in Expressive Arts Facilitation
In a world brimming with creative possibilities, few practices offer the profound self-discovery and connection that SoulCollageĀ® provides. As an expressive arts facilitator, teaching SoulCollage is not just about guiding others through the process of creating beautiful cards; [...]