"Creativity Takes Courage" ~ Henri Matisse... Creativity may be defined as a mysterious, life-affirming gift that requires passion, risk-taking, and the ability to surrender to its fullest power and potential. To ignite creativity and keep it alive we need to preserve our inner child, as Picasso reminds us, “All children are born artists, the problem is to remain an artist as … [Read more...]
Artist Members Share Their First Experiences with Creativity
Awaken the Creative Spirit Within You! Do you remember your first encounters with the magic and joy of creative self-expression? Or, perhaps are you still waiting for that moment to arrive? For some it begins in early childhood, others consider themselves to be "late bloomers". Either way, this article is meant to awaken or rekindle that creative spirit within you. Our … [Read more...]
Art and Quotes by Famous Artists
Words That Will Inspire You Throughout art history we have been enthralled and inspired by the art and quotes by famous artists. This page has been created to bring information and inspiration to our readers. We update this page regularly with images and quotations that are positive and healing. They may also be provocative and thought-provoking. Please visit often! If … [Read more...]
Master Artists and Their Relationship With Color
Discover Their Passions, Obsessions and Beliefs About Color! There is more than a lifetime of knowledge to gain from master artists and their relationship with color. As we view color through the eyes of great artists we discover their intense passions, relentless obsessions and staunch beliefs about the powers of color. This article provides some insight on this huge and … [Read more...]
Positive Art News About Kids!
To bring an instant smile to your face and warm your heart we start off your week with positive art news about kids who are doing incredible things for others in need. You'll find out about the compassionate contributions of Youth Art For Healing, an organization that brings art created by youth into healthcare environments, founded by Jan Papirmeister, a registered nurse and … [Read more...]