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The Business and Practice of Art-Making in Society
This article is modified from a speech given during LOUD Art Society’s 10th Anniversary Gala I started out advocating for the arts’ role in the healing process. Now I speak...
Everyday Rituals as Creative Therapy
Artistic expressions are powerful, they can also feel intimidating, even unrealistic, when life is busy, overwhelming, or you’re just burnt out and don’t have the energy.
Reconstruction Quest
Reconstruction Quest is a deeply intimate memoir that explores the journey of living with a mind that works differently from the majority.
A Guide on How to Start a Creative Journal
In a changing world with tons of noise, we all need somewhere we can simply be and become the creators of our own peace. One of my favourite methods for...
Clay Therapy: Exploring the Unconscious Mind
Whether it’s sculpting castles in the sand or forming animals out of playdough, our earliest experiences with art are often tactile. Before we ever hold a paintbrush or pencil...
The Power of Imperfection
The most damaging belief you can carry into your creative process is that everything you make has to be perfect. That it must be beautiful, polished, worthy of being displayed....
Is Your Closet Built from Other People’s Opinions?
Last year, while scrolling through Instagram, I had a sudden realization - I hated my closet. This wasn’t because I didn’t have enough clothes or they weren’t trendy enough, in...
Petals and Purpose: The Relationship Between Nature and Creativity
In Calgary, where winters stretch on for seemingly forever and unpredictable weather surrounds us, staying connected to nature can be a challenge. That being said, nurturing this connection is becoming...
Exploring the Art of Brendan O’Callaghan
Journey Through Resilience and Healing Brendan O’Callaghan, a Canadian artist based in Calgary, Alberta, invites viewers into a world of hyperrealistic, surreal landscapes that echo his deeply personal journey of...