Pierre Bonnard – Model in Backlight Here’s a great art quote by Pierre Bonnard that speaks to the therapeutic nature of art. “Painting has to get back to its original goal, examining the inner lives of human beings.” Painting, and art in general, is often a reflection of the lives of people. Sometimes the reflection represents […]
Mental Health & Art – Getting Started
The following is a guest article written by Denise Fletcher. Exploring the World of Art is an essay that Denise wrote and provides a good introduction and overview of art along with some suggestions on how you can incorporate art into your life to help reduce mental stress and fatigue. There are some great everyday sources of creativity, as well as some great tips for […]
Thanksgiving Art Workshop in New York, NY
Creative Pier is hosting a workshop that’s just in time for Thanksgiving. The Thanksgiving Art Workshop is on November 19th. It’s a great opportunity for anyone in the New York area who wants to express thanks through art-making! Here’s more information about the workshop: Wednesday November 19th 6:30 PM- 9:00PM with Routa Segal Creative Pier-833 […]
Transformational Self Portrait Art Therapy Activity
This activity is based on the idea of transformational therapy and art therapy for life changes. People tend to go through many changes and transformations in life. These changes can really run the gamut, but it’s important to reflect on our experiences and how they affect one’s self…whether it be our self-esteem or self-image, our self-confidence or […]
Transformational Therapy – Art Therapy for Life Changes
People can change in different ways over the course of their lifetime. While it varies by individual, some people may not change drastically over the course of their life, but some people do make drastic transformations…
Art Therapy Artwork – Vacation Bubble
It’s been a hectic summer as well as a hectic start to autumn. I think this reflects nicely on what I’m feeling these days…specifically, I’d like to retreat to a little “vacation bubble” and de-toxify the mind a little…(Click image to view larger version) Vacation Bubble – Art Therapy Artwork
Giving Art: Magic Seed Art Workshop at Creative Pier
Take a creative opportunity to express kindness and share it with those in need. In this workshop we will create art by visualizing what may grow out of a ‘magic seed’ by drawing, painting or collaging the many of life-affirming possibilities. Come anytime during the workshop and create as much as you like. The artworks […]
Stéphane Mallarmé Quote About Art & Painting
Painting not the thing, but its effect. – Art quote by Stéphane Mallarmé I think what Stéphane Mallarmé was trying to get across here is that art is meant to have an effect on its audience. Sure, you can paint a beautiful mountain scene, but are you just painting a beautiful mountain scene, or are you painting the […]
Charitable Art Workshop – Giving Art: Prayer Flags
Creative Pier is hosting a charitable art workshop today, September 25th from 6-9 pm, called Giving Art: Prayer Flags: Take an opportunity to learn new ways of making art and to expand your creativity, while expressing kindness and sharing it with those in need. In this workshop we will create prayer flags, whose origins come […]
Picture a Cure for Lung Cancer – Call For Artists, Entries
Please read further if you know of anyone with cancer that creates art. Or, if you’d like to contribute to the event, details are below as well… Art Show Benefits People With Cancer, Seeking Artists With Cancer We have a special article today about a young man and young woman that are organizing an art event […]