As you know this website was founded on the mission and belief that art serves as a catalyst for healing individuals, society and the environment. You will find many articles by artists and others about how they have used creativity to overcome tragedy, heal from emotional and physical wounds, and medical conditions. Other articles focus on how art and art programs have served … [Read more...]
Artists Confront Life’s Challenges With The Help of The Healing Power of Art
In this article you’ll meet three extraordinary artists -- Tommy B. McDonell, Andrea Pascual and Cyndy Baran -- who have faced enormously difficult challenges. These artists were selected to have their art presented in “The Spirit of Resilience” online exhibition, which we presented on this website from September 4 – November 11, 2020. When I read their statements and visited … [Read more...]
Artists Transformed Cardboard Into Hope and Healing in the “Together While Apart Project”
By Deane V. Bowers Deane V. Bowers, deanevbowersart.com, is a self-described self-taught artist who lives in Seabrook Island, South Carolina. She is driven by a desire, "to be a responsible Environmental Steward in every aspect of my life. As an artist, whenever possible I always use reclaimed, recycled, repurposed and Eco Friendly materials." Her purpose is to create art … [Read more...]
Karen Johnston Artist and Founder of The H.O.P.E. Ministry
A Community that Supports and Shares The Healing Journey Please note: In 2022 we learned the H.O.P.E. Ministry has been on hold due to COVID. We will provide updates when they come available. Karen Johnston, studiokarenjohnston.com, is an extraordinary intuitive, abstract painter and instructor living in Nashville, Tennessee. The powerful healing nature of her artwork is … [Read more...]
Drawn to Help – Drawing Funny Pictures to Help Kids Heal
Drawn To Help is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization created by artist Steve Barr to supplement existing art programs at hospitals, camps and treatment facilities around the country. This outstanding organization helps arrange “celebrity” appearances by successful cartoonists and talented artists who want to improve children's lives. When Steve learned about our call for artists … [Read more...]
The Rewards of Teaching Art to Children With Disabilities
Maryan Myres Shumway is a writer, musician and an expat living in the Middle East. She is also an advocate for families and people with disabilities. With her global travels, she tries "to offer a perspective of people who have faint voices in the world." She is the mother of six children. Her youngest, Elias, has autism, artistic talent, and a huge spirit of generosity. He and … [Read more...]
Artist Joanne Turney Celebrates Aging with Joy
Living Life and Art With Passion, Gratitude and Courage I wrote articles about my dear friend Joanne Turney several years ago and it was published in Professional Artist magazine and also Luxe Beat magazine. I was reminded about it today and decided to publish it here on The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS website with some changes. It is a part of the "Artists Stories" … [Read more...]
John Danks Takes His Art Cart to the Children’s Hospital
It is a pleasure to present this article by John Danks, an artist who devotes time to helping others heal through art. Known as the "Crayon Man" at Philadelphia's St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, he takes his Art Cart to the children's hospital and creates artwork with them. To keep his cart fully stocked with supplies, the remarkable artist donates a percentage of all … [Read more...]
Botanical Photographs that Celebrate Nature’s Renewal
Dick and Rosanne are multi-talented artists whose healing photographs of nature capture the awe-inspiring beauty and restorative power of nature. Most of their botanical subjects are derived from their own cultivated garden. In this article they share their love for nature and the positive impact that images of nature have on others. Dick and Rosanne were selected for The … [Read more...]
Healing Art Project Created One Year After The Tragic Parkland Shooting
We are grateful and honored to Laurie Marshall who graciously submitted this article to The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS about the art mural healing art project created one year after after the tragic Parkland shooting in Florida. It transformed a devastating and painful experience into a healing process. Laurie Marshall founded the Singing Tree™ Project in 1999 when she … [Read more...]
Artist J T Hall Helps Fellow Burn Victims Heal Through Art
Joel Thomas Hall ( JT Hall), joelthomashall.com, is an artist who lives in Fort Worth, Texas. Art has been his passion since he was a child. He recalls, "My wonderfully talented Mom would take me to art lessons and allow me to participate with her as a student." He and his mother continued to attend art lessons together, competing in local competitions and winning awards. He … [Read more...]
Artist Julio César Osorio Creates Documentaries With A Humanitarian Focus
Julio César Osorio is an Anglo/Colombian artist who lives in the U.K. In the late 1990s he visited Colombia, his birthplace. There, he initiated “Work, Play, and No Rest” which began as part of a university assignment. It developed into a five-year project that produced a book of 150 photographs reflecting the lives of disadvantaged children in Third World countries. Twenty per … [Read more...]
Lisa Brown Presents Art-As-Therapy Workshops
After suffering from Lyme Disease Lisa Brown said she found solace in returning to her love for creating art. She then began offering “art-as-therapy” workshops for individuals suffering with illness and adversity, such as those with brain injuries and cancer survivors and their families. She presents her workshops to bereavement groups, therapists, art teachers, children, and … [Read more...]
The Yall Art Project Helps Young Girls Heal After Trauma
Through photography and a mural The Yall Art Project at the SHE Rescue Home helps young girls heal after suffering from trauma whose lives were affected by the sex trafficking industry in Cambodia. The healing process has begun by teaching them the basics of photography and creative self-expression. The Yall Art Project strives "to create a process that begins with nurturing … [Read more...]
Call For Artists and Writers to Share Your Art and Healing Story
We're seeking artists and writers to share stories about art and healing, written from a positive perspective that will serve as inspiration and hope for our readers. There is no fee to submit your story idea and no publishing or promotional charges related to this opportunity if your article is accepted. If your article is published on the Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS … [Read more...]
Mandala of 1,000 Lights Raises Money For Homeless People
We are grateful and excited to share this inspirational article by Patricia Fitzgerald as part of our ongoing "Artists' Stories" series about how art can serve as a catalyst for positive change and healing. Patricia Fitzgerald is an artist based in Dublin, Ireland. Her main focus is on the art of Mandala and the power of mandala as a tool for the expansion of consciousness. Her … [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...]
Healing Hands Art Program at Capital Health
This article is one in our series of "Artists' Stories" about artists' experiences with art and healing. Jane Zamost is an artist who received her Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts degree from Rutgers College, Rutgers University. Her artwork is in numerous collections and she has exhibited in many solo, group and juried exhibitions. Jane is also the Healing Arts Program Coordinator, … [Read more...]