Author: Cheryl
Intelligence
What’s changing in your life? Change just keeps happening to us all! How can you adapt and grow?
Cottage Retreat
I have rented a cottage for a week in September, and hired a live in chef. How about joining in on a week of painting at a beautiful quiet location just south of Bayfield? Check it out here: Cottage Art Retreat
One Day Saturday Workshop
You can paint step by step through this painting with me on Saturday August 22 at Westmount Branch Library. Details here: Art Courses with Cheryl O
Mountain Man
This is a painting that was done in the recent Wet and Wild class – acrylic collage. It is available from the artist.
Blue Moon
The expression is “once in a blue moon” – so does the moon ever go blue? Apparently it can. I’ve seen some marvelous red moons, known as “blood moons”. They are really spectacular. I’ve never seen a blue one though. Here’s the science behind it on: The Weather Network.
Fruit, Flowers, & Crystal
Don’t be intimidated by the idea of painting crystal. In this 5 day course, Cheryl will take you step by step through one of her paintings that includes crystal – it’s easier than you think! And if you love painting flowers, this is the course for you. More information here: Art Courses with Cheryl O
Science Shows What Art Can Do For Us
Art has many benefits. Studies show that an hour wandering an art gallery can reduce the level of hormones that indicate stress. You don’t have to be an art history buff or artist to benefit. When viewing art, your brain automatically goes into a mode that has to do with processing emotions and activating pleasure and reward centers. And those who benefitted the very most? Those who actually made art. Definite benefits for the areas of the brain that have to do with introspection, self-monitoring, and (that biggie we all worry about) memory were found for those who made art. More reasons than ever to consider an art class! Although I don’t mind at all if you come simply because it’s a lot of fun.
Here’s the full article at Arts.Mic. And here’s the link to upcoming art courses: Art Courses with Cheryl O
Wet & Wild Painting Class
What a wonderful group of students last week!