We Promote Art As A Powerful Catalyst for Positive Change! We have had a remarkable year promoting art as a powerful catalyst for positive change for individuals, society and the environment. As we reflect upon our time together we want to express our gratitude to all of you for your interest, participation and loyalty. On this site you'll read about creative people … [Read more...]
Nature and Environmental Resources for Artists
This article provides information and resources to help artists get exposure for their nature-inspired art, learn more about environmental art, and find ways to express their concerns about the environment. "Nature and Environmental Resources for Artists" is part of a series of articles about eco-art and artists. Art for Wildlife Galleries artforwildlife.com is a World Class … [Read more...]
“Our Bond With Nature” Exhibition Special Recognition Awards
The purpose of "Our Bond With Nature" exhibition (October 25 - December 25, 2018) is to raise awareness about our magnificent natural world and our need to honor, protect and preserve it. Through this highly publicized exhibition talented artists from around the world who care about our environment will receive promotion and exposure to our extensive international … [Read more...]
Heidi Hooper’s Determination to Create Art Led to World-Wide Acclaim
This article by Heidi Hooper is about her passion and fortitude to create art in spite of obstacles and how it led to world-wide acclaim. After having achieved many accolades as a metalsmith artist, she was faced with cancer which left permanent damage to her arm. She could no longer work in that medium. Her persistence led to her becoming a world-acclaimed, award-winning … [Read more...]
Artistic Expression and Mental Illness
While serving as a volunteer in a leading mental hospital I was horrified to see patients being routinely injected by Thorazine as they continued to stare into oblivion. I saw no signs of rehabilitation being offered to these unfortunate individuals who spent most of their time in isolation. I felt frustrated and disillusioned with the profession and the … [Read more...]
Leonardo da Vinci and The Creative Process
Whatever you name it -- art notebooking, art sketchbooking or art journaling -- you may have experienced firsthand how it is one of the most essential and powerful tools to enhance the creativity and expand the mind. Throughout centuries, in their drawings, texts, and observations, artists have been using notebooking to resolve the relationship between creativity and thinking … [Read more...]