Inspiration in Art

  Inspiration in Art

Happiness by Casey 

Happiness is a function of accepting 'what is'.

It's Much Easier by Casey

It's much easier to go with the flow.

These are very unsettling times that we live in today. The Covid-19 Caronavirus is turning our world upside down. The entire world is battling this disease. We must shelter in place and engage in social distancing. Schools and colleges are closed, we work from home, bars and restaurants are closed, Concerts are canceled, Sports activities are canceled, boarders are closed, travel is limited, and that's the short list of changes to our world. 

These kind of changes to our everyday life are very concerning for all of us no matter where in the world we live, Depression and worry can be a constant problem. Stress is the most concerning for most.

Many years ago, I experienced a massive brain-stem stroke which turned my world on it's head. Everything changed for me in an instant. I feel today a bit like I did then. Confused and scared. Nothing is under control. I felt like screaming and I did!

 Parachute by Casey

Your Mind and Life are like a parachute. It does not work unless it's open. 

Healing Art: Comfort and Inspiration

In my recovery from this stroke, I used my art as a healing tool for me. As soon as I could sit up in a wheelchair and hold a pen, I began drawing with a vengeance. I just knew art would save my life. And it helped tremendously!   I began drawing and adding to my drawings sayings that I found inspirational to me.

I'd like to share a few of those drawings with you in hopes you might find them healing and inspirational also.  You have already seen three in this blog. I'll add others here.

 Love Works by Casey

You don't have to go looking for love when it's where you come from.

Life by Casey 

Life works when you choose what you got.

So I hope you enjoyed viewing a few of my recovery drawings. I hope they made you smile. Take this uncertain time to do something you love to do. Walk your dog, hug a tree, do art, sing, dance, cherish your family and friends by emailing them or calling them. 

We can get through this!

Casey Shannon

Director of North America Branch ~ ICCPS
International Chinese Calligraphy and Ink Painting Society

Casey Shannon Studio Art.

Copyright © Casey Shannon Studio Art. All rights reserved

Casey Shannon Studio

凱西香儂齋

 

 

Healing Art: Comfort and Inspitation

It's Much Easier by Casey

It's much easier to ride the horse in the direction he's going. 

~ Werner Erhard

These are very unsettling times that we live in today. The Covid-19 Caronavirus is turning our world upside down. The entire world is battling this disease. We must shelter in place and engage in social distancing. Schools and colleges are closed, we work from home, bars and restaurants are closed, Concerts are canceled, Sports activities are canceled, boarders are closed, travel is limited, and that's the short list of changes to our world. 

These kind of changes to our everyday life are very concerning for all of us no matter where in the world we live, Depression and worry can be a constant problem. Stress is the most concerning for most.

Many years ago, I experienced a massive brain-stem stroke which turned my world on it's head. Everything changed for me in an instant. I feel today a bit like I did then. Confused and scared. Nothing is under control. I felt like screaming and I did!

 Parachute by Casey

Life is like a parachute. It does not work unless it's open. 

~ Werner Erhard

In my recovery from this stroke, I used my art as a healing tool for me. As soon as I could sit up in a wheelchair and hold a pen, I began drawing with a vengeance. I just knew art would save my life. And it helped tremendously!   I began drawing and adding to my drawings sayings that I found inspirational to me.

I'd like to share some of those drawings with you in hopes you might find them healing and inspirational also.  You have already seen two in this blog. I'd add others here.

Happiness by Casey 

Happiness is a function of accepting 'what is'.

~Werner Erhard 

 Love by Casey

You don't have to go looking for love when it's where you come from.

~Richard Bach

Life by Casey 

Life works when you choose what you got.

~ Werner Erhard

So I hope you enjoyed viewing a few of my recovery drawings. I hope they made you smile. Take this uncertain time to do something you love to do. Walk your dog, hug a tree, do art, sing, dance, cherish your family and friends by emailing them or calling them. 

We can get through this!

Casey Shannon

Director of North America Branch ~ ICCPS
International Chinese Calligraphy and Ink Painting Society

Casey Shannon Studio Art.

Copyright © Casey Shannon Studio Art. All rights reserved

Casey Shannon Studio

凱西香儂齋

 

  

Welcome 2010!

Welcome 2010!

To welcome the new year, I thought it would be appropriate for me to take stock of my blessings, which there are many, and to share a story. The restoration of my ability to continue my art after my experience of a massive brain stem stroke is a huge blessing for me. This event (turned blessing) is one of the most spiritual aspects and teachings of my life. For this, I am truly grateful.

The sumi-e you see above is THE very first attempt at painting with my non-dominant left-hand. This painting does not even have a name. It's untitled. Maybe I should call it 'Grateful'. Anyway, I thought it would be appropriate to share this painting with you today, the first day of 2010. I used drawing to recover from my massive and devastating stroke and this activity literally saved my life. I was an artist and a high school art teacher before the big event. However, somehow for years, I felt I would not be able to paint again. That was in my head!

About five years ago, I tried. The painting above was my first attempt and my first sumi-e in 20 years. I thought to myself, 'Huh, you can still paint' and 'It's not a masterpiece but you can paint' and 'You better get practicing girl'. So, I did. Along with my day job of counseling at the college where I now work - I painted. And, I painted.

Three years ago, I launched my personal art website and then began entering local painting competitions again. Last year, I started my first POD and this summer really expanded my art sites, adding more PODs, started this blog, and joined Facebook and Twitter. I'm on a roll now! My artwork is showing and selling all over the country. This is a wonderful blessing.

I wish you all a joyful and peaceful New Year in 2010! Count your many blessings. Big or small. And, if you don't see any, make some up. It's all in our attitude. They will come. You appreciate and have gratitude - They come!

To read my entire story of stroke recovery, view my drawings, and learn more about recovery art, visit my website and view Healing with Art.

Casey Shannon Studio