Thank you Gosia and ehoeveler for your supportive comments.
It is nice to know that others acknowledge how important and powerful art therapy can benefit others.
I believe there are a lot of people using their creativity as a means of self-therapy without themselves knowing about it.

Thank you ehoeveler (E) for your supportive comments. It has been a while since my last piece of artwork. I am a bit apprehensive because my ideals and visions always exceed my creative accomplishments. Also, I tend not to complete things. I am hoping that this thread, and the support of other membe...

This is going to be an oil painting of St. Francis of Assisi being visited by two angels. (36" x 57") The true story version: Francis was on a pilgrimage. Along a lonely path, two poor and hungry women begged for food. Francis offer a large portion of what he had - a piece of bread. The po...

Hello Kristian.
Your clay work is very creative. From your website, the Forest Guardian is a step up. As you mentioned ..."I'm trying to take my sculpture to the next level" - you certainly have.
Keep up the good work.

Hello Gosia.
I like your colors, they are strong and full of light. I looked at your gallery artworks ... 'oh to be young and full of love'.
Keep up the good work.

Hello RichardDevine.
A great show of a most beautiful work in progress. Your progression is inspiring. Thank you for showing the steps.

Hello RichardDevine.
I am just a new member to ASC and have not witnessed the actual progress (time-wise).
I find your progress fascinating and in awe of your creativity of Savannah. Thank you so much for sharing your creativity, and Savannah, with us.
Your love for your granddaughter shows.

Thank you www-ksart-se for your reply and acknowledgement.

Recently I came across an Internet image of an artist using a hook-type mahl stick. The hooked end hanged over the top railing/edge of the canvas/board. It could also be used over the top rail of a large easel. Since I could not buy one locally, I decided to make my own from a scrap piece of alumini...

As a single child, it was a very lonely and terrifying home life with an abusive drunken father. As an adult, I used art therapy to help me see the truth of my past. My father was sick - mentally and spiritually. Here are some of my drawings that helped me to understand my own fears and misconceptio...