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Scrolling through the newly released virtual exhib

Scrolling through the newly released virtual exhibition from my artist residency hosted by @artforchangeindia. Such a rich experience creating alongside so many talented artists and on the shared topic of mental health.

#artandmentalhealth #artforchange #covidart #arttherapy #mentalhealth #encouragingart

We speak in colors at our house. Today my daughter

We speak in colors at our house. Today my daughter was feeling the pink and purple vibe as you can gather from her canvas and communication device.

#artlanguage #aac #artistmother #artmom #specialneedsmom #specialneedsadvocate #color #arttherapy

Went on a much needed hike yesterday and discovere

Went on a much needed hike yesterday and discovered this lean-to shelter in the woods - an immediate connection to my painting "Shelter in Place" and a personal reminder to continue being vigilant of the kind of shelter I am mentally and emotionally building during this prolonged pandemic experience.

Whew! I finished teaching my first all virtual art

Whew! I finished teaching my first all virtual art class.
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I so enjoy getting the opportunity to teach people how to look, analyze and thoughtfully engage with a wide variety of visual art forms and across cultural contexts. It isn't easy, but I learn so much every year interacting with other faculty and students at DIU.
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And, I now have a deeper appreciation for what all educators are having to do these days! No matter the subject or student age group.
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We are doing hard things! Let's keep encouraging each other!

I painted this small piece in honor and awareness

I painted this small piece in honor and awareness of the Phelan-McDermid Syndrome Community, incorporating its signature green color and shamrock symbol.
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I am a Phelan Lucky parent.

#artadvocacy #pmsf #phelanmcdermidsyndrome #phelanlucky
#specialneedsmom #specialneedsadvocate

An order including a stack of note cards and journ

An order including a stack of note cards and journals .... someone is either going to be very busy writing and reflecting or giving encouraging gifts.

#giftart #artgifts #encouragingart #artandmentalhealth

Signing the first batch of giclee prints for "The

Signing the first batch of giclee prints for "The Relation of Roots"...

Attempting to expand the neuron series into a vari

Attempting to expand the neuron series into a variety of art items... original paintings, giclee prints, art cards and journals.
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Always open to other ideas so do share if you have any.
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Let's encourage mental and emotional health together.

#encouragingart #artandmentalhealth #artandneuroscience #neuroscienceart #brainart #sciart

The sun sets tonight on a leaning tower of journal

The sun sets tonight on a leaning tower of journals with the latest design added to the collection being featured.
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For those that pre-ordered, these should be in the mail to you next week.
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If you missed the chance to pre-order, I have some extra of each of the 4 designs still available. Just DM me.
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No doubt we still all have a lot to be reflecting on.

Color proofing a giclee print to the original pain

Color proofing a giclee print to the original painting... today's tedious but necessary task.

I discovered my daughter taking her art outside an

I discovered my daughter taking her art outside and trying out different places to hang it. Wonder where she learned that from...
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A quiet reminder of the power and influence of our actions.

#artistmother #artmom #childrenofartists
#encouragingart #artandnature

Who needs a commemorative image for 2020? . We mig

Who needs a commemorative image for 2020?
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We might not want to remember this year but sometimes we need to mark an event for what it was to remind ourselves of the significant things we learned from it and the ways we made it through.
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Selling limited edition giclee prints of this original drawing.
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8 x 12 for $30, or if you are interested in a larger one, close to the size of the original just ask.

#covidart #encouragingart
#drawing #pandemicart #mask
#atlantaartist #artmarket

Journals are back for a limited time. Taking order

Journals are back for a limited time. Taking orders through the weekend!
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$16 each or $45 for 3 + shipping.
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Lined on the inside with a ribbon page marker.

My attention was caught today by this article by D

My attention was caught today by this article by Dr Grunder and posted by The Mind Foundation in Berlin. Have you heard about 'Digital Phenotyping'?
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"Can the complexities of human behavior, and even more so of psychiatric disorders, be depicted by traces we leave on our smartphones?"

#mentalhealth #mindfoundation

Taking orders for limited edition prints of "Shelt

Taking orders for limited edition prints of "Shelter in Place" to commemorate the collective experience and resolve we have shared during this unique pandemic season.
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11x14 for $45 + S/H
A great size for sending encouragement to others. If interested in a larger size, closer to the original painting, you can request.
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DM to make an order.
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Description: Instead of gathered sticks and forest debris, this shelter is oddly made from neural connections, because as important as our physical surroundings are to our state of living, our thought life holds the key to thriving within whatever the circumstances may be.

#artandmentalhealth
#covidart
#artandneuroscience #neuroscienceart
#encouragingart #artmarket
#sciart #brainart #bioart #pandemicart

I absolutely enjoyed my first virtual arts residen

I absolutely enjoyed my first virtual arts residency with @artforchangeindia and appreciate the honorable mention given to my artwork.
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I learned so much from the interaction with these fellow artists and was encouraged by our collective interest in mental health.

Really thrilled and beyond grateful to have work i

Really thrilled and beyond grateful to have work included in the CIVA Voices 2020 Publication - a thoughtful and inspiring collection of visual and written reflections on this unexpected and uncertain season we are all experiencing.
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You can buy a digital or hard copy of the art journal at civa.org/civa-voices-2020/
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You won't be disappointed... and your heart will thank you.

ART CARDS FOR SALE! One pack of 8 with envelopes

ART CARDS FOR SALE!
One pack of 8 with envelopes for $15 USD plus shipping.
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Each package includes a variety of 4 image designs from original paintings in my neuron series.
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Give the gift of encouragement this holiday season!
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PM me with your order.

#artandmentalhealth #artcards #neurons #brainart #artandscience #neuroscienceartwork #neuroscienceart #artandneuroscience #sciart #encouragingart #artmarket

My daughter is nonverbal... this is where I feel t

My daughter is nonverbal... this is where I feel the gift of being an artist and a mother. When I see her grab a sketchbook like this on her own initiative and settle into a corner in my studio, I just can't help but feel all the feels.

#artspeaks #specialneedsmom #sketchbook #kidsneedart #artistmother
#nonverbal #nonverbalcommunication
#letherspeak

Enjoyed participating in my first virtual art open

Enjoyed participating in my first virtual art opening!
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The 'Art of Hope' exhibition went ahead hosted creatively by Mental Health America of Northeast Indiana.
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Enjoyed my own plate of wine and cheese while virtually perusing the Jeffrey R. Krull Gallery. It was so odd seeing my work scroll by.

#artandmentalhealth

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