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Heal Our Inner Child with Art: Promoting Emotional Wellness

Posted on March 25, 2025

Photo by Huy Nguyễn All of us have baggages, and some of us even carry childhood wounds and have experienced trauma, whether it’s personal or societal.  Neglect or unfulfilled emotional needs are just a few of the examples of experiences … Continue reading

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The Role of Art in Therapy: An Exploration

Posted on March 20, 2025

Photo by Steve Johnson on Unsplash Exploring the Role of Art in Therapy   The role of art in therapy is provides a safe space for patients to express and untangle themselves from their inner turmoil, as well as learning … Continue reading

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Is Self-Discovery Through Art Possible? Beyond the Canvas

Posted on February 24, 2025

“Self-portraits are about much more than physical appearance. They are a way for artists to explore identity, a means of self-reflection or self-interrogation.”   When asked what he thinks about artists’ self-portraits, National Museum Cardiff’s head of exhibitions and design, … Continue reading

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Healing Through Creativity: How Art Restores the Soul

Posted on February 17, 2025

Photo by cottonbro studio Healing through creativity is a powerful process that allows individuals to reconnect with their inner selves and promote emotional well-being. Art has long been celebrated for its ability to express complex emotions and facilitate self-discovery. Individuals … Continue reading

A woman immersed in her art and painting a lively floral scene on canvas, harnessing art for spiritual growth.

Harnessing Art for Spiritual Growth: To Unravel and To Heal

Posted on January 23, 2025

Photo by Tetiana SHYSHKINA on Unsplash The standouts of art really do transcend mere paper, canvas, or any creative medium. It also touches the very core of the human mind, body, and spirit, which nurtures a sense of expression and … Continue reading

A man painting a human figure. Healing the spirit with art can help you express your feelings.

Healing the Spirit With Art: Therapy for Inner Growth

Posted on January 13, 2025

A man painting a human figure. Healing the spirit with art can help you express your feelings.| Photo by Abby Chung Art has long been a conduit for self-expression and a sanctuary for the spirit, but its potential extends far … Continue reading

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A Journey with Art: Why You Should Let Art Heal Your Wounds

Posted on December 18, 2024

Photo by Una Laurencic Modern society has only recently begun to be aware of mental health. This can be seen in the relative popularity of self-help books, which have merged as popular tools for individuals wishing to grow personally and … Continue reading

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from Margaret Carpenter Arnett

Posted on December 18, 2024

A meaninful Christmas wish from Margaret Carpenter Arnett. Still living in my happy place in Shelter Bay, I enjoy and welcome visitors.  I was in three art shows this year. Readers Magnet re-published The Art of the Inner Journey in … Continue reading

A young girl enjoying painting. Healing through art can still be achieved by a child.

Healing Through Art: Why Art Therapy Works for All Ages

Posted on December 10, 2024

A young girl enjoying painting. | Photo by Ekaterina Novitskaya on Unsplash Art has been, and always will be, the universal language that can break down barriers and connect people to their emotions. Nowadays, art therapy has proved to be … Continue reading

Art Therapy 101: How to Start Creating Your Own Healing Art

Art Therapy 101: How to Start Creating Your Own Healing Art

Posted on November 22, 2024

Photo by Bárbara Fróes on Unsplash Art is such a diverse medium that it can encompass a wide range of creative processes. Art can be expressed through many different mediums; drawing with colored pencils, painting with watercolors or acrylics, crayons … Continue reading

The Art of the Inner Journey

Posted on November 16, 2024

The color edition of The Art of the Inner journey has been introduced this fall by Readers Magnet in book shows in Frankfurt, Los Angeles, London, Seoul, Hong Kong and New York, I am hopeful that this will create wider … Continue reading

Chaos and beyond

Posted on November 16, 2024

here is the link to the international magazine show where one of my pieces “chaos and beyond” is featured.  There is a wide variety of art, artists are in alphabetical order and from many countries   Enjoy! https://wwab.us/masterful-minds-5/​ ​ ​Here is … Continue reading