Art for Cancer Group! News!

AFC celebrates One Year

The Art for Cancer Group is excited to celebrate it's First Anniversary of existence. We are a global group of artists that have banded together to help fight cancer. A portion (100% - 25%) of the proceeds of the sale of our designated art pieces is donated to various cancer research organizations. We have some amazing artists and stunning artwork represented in our group. We currently have over 240 members world wide with over 2000 pieces of art donated that include painting, photography, digital art, and mixed media.

To help us celebrate this momentous occasion we have just launched our own AFC website. We have listed AFC members and their websites, described the Cancer Organizations we support with their links, published selected Art, showcased Artist Interviews, display a Creative Poetry Corner, and celebrate stories of Hope and Strength. Read my story of Healing with Art.

Be sure to also visit AFC at:
FaceBook ~ Fan Page
Squidoo ~ Lens
YouTube ~ Channel
Follow Us ~ Twitter

Casey Shannon Studio

'News from Casey Shannon Studio'

Enso Spring By Casey Shannon

'News from Casey Shannon Studio'

In the studio April Newsletter:
Enso ~ Zenga Art,
Artist in the Spotlight ~ Jean Levert Hood,
Self - Portrait Project,
and the best of Gabe's Gossip ~ Observations from a Service Dog. Enjoy!

Casey Shannon Studio

Ensō - Zenga Art

Potter Enso ~ Nakazato Muan (1895-1985)
~ Photo: Robyn Buntin of Honolulu

Potter Enso Shikishiban
brushed by Nakazato Maun
about 1976

This is a treasure from my personal Ensō collection. What is an Enso? In Zen Buddhist painting, Ensō symbolizes a moment when the mind is free to simply let the body and spirit create in full moment-to-moment concert. The Ensō symbolizes enlightenment, power, and the universe itself. It is a direct expression of thusness or this-moment-as-it-is. Ensō is considered to be one of the most profound subjects in zenga (Zen inspired painting).

'Kokoro tadashikereba sunawachi fude tadashi'.
If your mind is correct, the brush will be correct.


To learn more about the symbolism and beauty of 'The Ensō', please visit Gallery Enso.

You can also view Contemporary Western Ensō by Carmel artist Casey Shannon. There you can purchase original Ensō paintings or Fine Art Prints, which can be finished with a frame right on the website you will be directed to view. Enjoy!

Casey Shannon Studio

'News from the Studio'

Regal Gabe

'News from Casey Shannon Studio'

In the March Newsletter

My March newsletter has just been published! Check it out.
Sumi Preparation,
Artist in the Spotlight ~ Annie Gazeley,
Sketchbook Project,
and a new feature ~ Gabe's Gossip!

Enjoy!

Casey Shannon Studio

Bell Blue Light

Bell Blue Light Greeting Card

This is a lovely delicate sumi-e of some wild flowers that appear as if by magic every Spring in my garden walkway. They are so airy and light. The blossoms are 'see through' and paper thin. And, they sway gently back and forth in the Spring breezes that roll though the valley. I am not sure what they are called. They are some form of wild orchid, I think.

This image is available for purchase as greeting cards and note cards. Each card is completely customizable to suit your needs. Bell Light is also available as an art print. You may professionally finish your art print right on the website with a beautiful frame and mat of your choice, if you wish.

The original Sumi-e of Bell Blue Light can be viewed and purchased in Gallery Spirit

Casey Shannon Studio