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

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Professional Artist Magazine

Professional Artist Magazine

June/July 2015

Professional Artist Magazine, formerly Art Calendar, is dedicated to providing fine artists from all backgrounds with the insights, encouragement and business strategies they need to make a living.

The magazine is available in print or mobile for iPad and iPhone or to download on your computer.

Get your subscription here: PA Magazine

I am honored to have an article about me in the June / July issue.

It is an article about my artwork and how I turned tragedy into triumph. It is written by art coach Renee Philips. I am a contemporary sumi-e artist reaching beyond traditional brush painting and creating the sound of one hand. Here is another version of the article online in the Healing Power of Art. 

"If you ever feel like giving up on pursuing your creative passion during times of personal hardship, this article, that has appeared in a different version in the June-July 2015 issue of Professional Artist magazine, may turn your life around."

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

Casey Shannon Studio

凱西香儂齋

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.

Casey Shannon Studio

凱西香儂齋

Stroke of Luck ~ Healing with Art

 

Casey Shannon, BFA, MFA

Gabe ~ Service Dog, ADH

Stroke of Luck ~ Healing with Art

I am a contemporary Sumi-e artist reaching beyond the limits of traditional ink painting and creating the ‘sound of one hand’. My paintings one would not generally call traditional sumi-e. However, I adhere to the traditional sumi-e principles and philosophies, as well as, the traditional preparation before beginning a sumi-e painting. Sumi-e expresses the character and soul of the artist. It is a meditative process and spiritually personal. Understanding this concept has been at the center of my art. 

I experienced a massive brain-stem stroke 30 years ago. As an international sumi-e artist, I am often asked to tell my story of victory over stroke and how I used my art as an integral part of my recovery. I decided a few years ago to put my stroke story on my personal art website in the hopes it would inspire and benefit others recovering from stroke and also other artists in need of a little boost.

My heartfelt mission is to tell everyone on the planet that there is hope and life after stroke or any traumatic life-altering experience. I want to inspire others not only with my words but also with my art. 

Click Here to read about my amazing journey of healing through the creative process and my Victory over Stroke to 'The Sound of One Hand'. 

Click on Drawings to view some of my pre-stroke art.

Click on Recovery Art to view some of my post-stroke recovery art.

Click on Meet the Artist to read about my path as an artist and Instructor. 

Be sure to visit my Portfolio of Galleries  and view my current and elegant Sumi-e paintings.

 I have several beautiful galleries there.

Casey Shannon Studio 

 凱西香儂齋   

Director 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