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Thursday, January 29, 2015

Healing Power of Art

Recovery Art from Casey Shannon

The Amazing Power of Art in Healing

I have experienced first hand the amazing power of the creative process in healing. You never really know what life has in store for you. Several years ago, I encountered an event that would change my life forever. I experienced a massive left hemisphere brain-stem stroke four days after my 36th birthday. In an instant, I was paralyzed. I could not breathe, speak, walk, and I lost the use of my dominant right hand. Needless to explain, this was very devastating and the prognosis for my recovery was bleak. I worked very hard in rehabilitation (years actually) and slowly learned to talk again and walk as well, eventually obtaining added assistance with  my licensed service dog, Gabe.

However, I did not recover the use of my dominant right arm and hand. So, I taught myself to draw with my left hand and used this activity and my drawings as an integral part of my stroke recovery. As soon as I could sit up in a wheel chair, I began drawing with a vengeance. I just intuitively knew art would save my life. There is something about the creative process that is absolute healing. I knew this deep inside myself and worked toward recovery with art as healing. 

Here is a wonderful article written by Renee Phillips about the 'Healing Power of Art'. This article was written for 'Professional Artist Magazine' 

Casey Shannon 
Director of North America Branch - ICCPS
International Chinese Calligraphy and Ink Painting Society

国際中国書法国画家協会アメリカ支部:Ms. Casey Shannon アメリカ現代水墨画家

Copyright © Casey Shannon Studio Art. All rights reserved.

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Tuesday, January 27, 2015

Valley Girls Gallery

CVAA - Carmel Valley Art Association
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Valley Girls Art Gallery

I am very proud to be a member of CVAA and a featured artist for 2015 in Valley Girls Gallery.

The gallery is located at:
#2 Chambers Lane
Carmel Valley Village, CA
831.659.2441 

Wonderful group of artists!

Below is a video of my sumi-e landscapes of Carmel and Carmel Valley scenes. Many of these pieces will be on exhibit soon in the gallery.

Casey Shannon
Director of the North America Branch - ICCPS
International Chinese Calligraphy and Ink Painting Society
国際中国書法国画家協会アメリカ支部:Ms. Casey Shannon アメリカ現代水墨画家



Copyright ©  Casey Shannon Studio Art. All rights reserved

凱西香儂齋
 
 

Monday, January 5, 2015

Sumi-e North America Branch - ICCPS




North America Branch - ICCPS Logo
International Chinese Calligraphy and Ink Painting Society

Founded by Master Ransui Yakata in Tokyo, Japan. The sumi society has branches across the globe. Our mission and purpose is to spread the glory of the ancient art of sumi to every part of the world. Encouraging the understanding of this ancient art form and pushing limits into the modern world.

Branches of ICCPS include:
China
Japan
France
North America
Russia
Germany
Australia

The North America has members from The United States, Canada, Argentina, Holland, and Croatia. Please join us on our page on Facebook.

Below is an elegant and beautiful video of the North America Branch members for 2015. I hope you enjoy watching it. Turn your computer volume up for lovely music.


ICCPS
Director of the North America Branch

国際中国書法国画家協会アメリカ支部:Ms. Casey Shannon アメリカ現代水墨画家

Copyright ©  Casey Shannon Studio Art. All rights reserved.

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