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

 

  

Sumi-e Watercolor Impressions

Sumi-e Watercolor Impressions

High Places by Casey

 

Morning by Casey

As many of you that read my posts over the years know, I am a college instructor as well as a sumi artist. Well, I have great news today! My grades were turned in yesterday at the college which has freed me up to do more art this summer. I am very excited about that!

These two Sumi-e Watercolor Impressions were created yesterday on the first day of my summer vacation. I hope you enjoy seeing them. Using watercolor paper, sumi (ink), and Japanese watercolors. My sketches are minimalist. My painting philosophy is "Less is More'. 

I was taught this way of thinking in art college when I attended Chouinard Art School in Los Angeles. It was in Mr. Moore's design class that I first learned it. That was a long time ago. However, as I progressed toward my passion of CBP (Chinese Brush Painting) or in Japan called Sumi-e, this way of thinking about painting stayed with me and has served me well.

 

These images are available from my Fine Art America site. 

 

If you have the time, I would love for you to visit my art website. It's quite nice!

Casey Shannon Sumi Studio 

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

  Casey Shannon Studio Art. 

Copyright ©  Casey Shannon Studio Art. All rights reserved

Casey Shannon Studio

凱西香儂齋

 

Holiday Mini Art Display

Holiday Mini Art Display and Raffle

CVAA ~ Valley Girls Art Gallery

The Exhibit

Local artists from Carmel and Carmel Valley are displaying stunning original art works in this mini holiday exhibit at the gallery. Mediums include: Oils, Acrylics, Watercolor, Brush Painting, Metal, Masks, and Jewelry for you to view and enjoy..

The Raffle

You can own an original piece of work for only $5. Or, you can buy 5 raffle tickets for $20! Your chances to win improve dramatically. Who could resist a beautiful piece of art for only $5? The drawing will be held on November 30th. You do not have to be present to win!

Enso Quail

by Casey Shannon

This is my mini art on display at the gallery. It is a lovely brush painting of a little quail sitting among holiday foliage of an 'enso'. The image is 6 x 6 and framed in a gorgeous red wood frame.

Enso

The  Ensō is one of the most prevalent images of Zen Art, and it has become a symbol of  the clean and strong Japanese aesthetic. The ensō is an expression of the mind of the artist who brushes it. As a symbol, the circle expresses the totality of our being. The circle points to the most vital aspect of our essence -- it's ultimate wholeness. 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). 

Valley Girl's Art Gallery

 Come on down to the gallery in the sun!

#2 Chambers Lane

Carmel Valley Village, CA

831- 659-2441

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

In their words, through their eyes, by their hands!

Book

In their words, through their eyes, by their hands

by Art for Cancer 

In February 2012, the ART for Cancer Foundation held a week long exhibit at Toronto City Hall with the goal of continuing to raise awareness of the power of the creative process as a healing force. I was honored to have my artwork and my story displayed at this exhibit. The art exhibit was a wonderful kaleidoscope of colour, texture, shapes, and images, each uniquely demonstrating the healing power of art. Many participants shared their personal stories, which brought a level of depth and meaning far beyond the aesthetics of the art.

There were so many incredible stories of courage and hope that the one week exhibit did not do them justice! This book is a collection of their stories- in their own words, and their art – through their eyes and by their hands. My art and my story are featured in this beautiful publication. Proceeds from the sale of this book will be donated to and benefit the:
Art for Cancer Foundation

In their words through their eyes by their hands |

Casey Shannon Studio

Director of the North American 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.