We are very happy to present this month’s Featured Artist, Samantha Hogue. You can read learn more about Samantha by reading her fabulous interview below as well as view some selected works of her art. Samantha has a unique style and a wonderful talent for creating portraits!
Archives for August 2011
Art Therapy Helps Man With Severe Disability
This is truly one of the most amazing and inspiring stories we’ve ever read. The following is a testament to the power of art, the creative process, and how therapeutic creating art can be, even for the most physically challenged. Armando “Mandi” Saltiel was born with a severe form of polymicrogyria (abnormal development of the […]
Local Artist & Teacher Helping Kids With Special Needs Through Art, Creative Process
Here’s a great story about a local artist and teacher helping children with special needs through the creation of art. Alvin Roy, an artist and art teacher in Houston, Texas is helping children with special needs by helping and inspiring them to create. It’s also helped some of the kids develop other skills like reading, […]
Miracle Makeover: Your Comments = Donations to Help Kids With Cancer
We have a great story about a young boy, Charlie, with neurofibromatosis (NF-1) and a miracle makeover by Design Gives Back. Please comment below and Design Gives Back will donate $1 to Friends of Kids With Cancer for another therapeutic makeover for someone in need. The more comments you leave here and even at the […]
Operation Oak Tree Helps Military Families by Integrating Therapy Through Arts
The following is a press release about a great program – Operation Oak Tree – that utilizes art therapy and the creative arts to help military families. Looking for related articles about the arts and military? You can read more about art therapy for PTSD. Table of Contents: Press Release: Operation Oak Tree and ITA’s […]