Artists as World Changers
Upcoming book by Renee Phillips, The Artrepreneur Coach
Unresolved grief can lead to a host of psychological and medical problems. Depression, low self-esteem, suicidal thoughts and physical ailments have found their roots in repressed feelings of loss, tragedy and bereavement.
Art and other expressive therapies are increasingly used in grief counseling. Art therapy, whether as a group activity or on an individual basis, provides a helpful method of giving expression to feelings that may be otherwise difficult to communicate and resolve.
Art therapy is practiced by trained specialists. There are dozens of artists who have chosen this as a profession. There are many others who either discover or intentionally choose to use Art in their own healing process.
In the upcoming book Vision, Passion & Purpose dozens of artists share stories about how Art has transformed their lives and the lives of others suffering from loss.
Nancy Christy-Moore
Overcoming Loss and Honoring A Loved One
Nancy Christy-Moore, www.nchristy.com, "Spirits Soaring", mixed watermedia on paper, 11" x 22". Artwork is copyright protected by the artist. All rights reserved. Do not copy image without the artist's permission.
Nancy Christy-Moore, www.nchristy.com, is an internationally recognized, award winning painter from Phoenix, AZ. She brings the joy of color and movement to her “Inner Paintings.”
Nancy also conducts workshops which she says are about “finding your inner child and expressing your inner feelings as much as making viable paintings with good composition and design.”
She shares, “Eight years ago my only child, my beautiful, creative and deeply spiritual daughter was diagnosed with stage 4 uterine cancer at age 34 and I faced the biggest challenge in my life. When her life ended six months later, it became a daily challenge to find a reason to continue. In the studio, splashing paint and working on completing my paintings focused my mind and spirit and got me through the toughest depression and grief I've ever experienced.
Managing my classes and exhibiting and selling my work also gave me solace and paved the way back to a full expression of joy and passion for life which I enjoy today. The pain, anger and despair all disappear when I'm creating.”
To read more excerpts from the book Vision, Passion & Purpose and learn how to order, please visit http://bit.ly/artistsinspire
