Art as Food for the Spirit

Posted by: on May 21, 2010 | No Comments

Thanks to Sara Windrem, who brought this article to my attention.

Arts and Science Reading

Posted by: on Feb 14, 2010 | No Comments

Taken from Science Daily, here are some articles that got me thinking. Hopefully you’ll find them inspirational too.

  • 2006: A study published in the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management found that art therapy can reduce a broad spectrum of symptoms related to pain and anxiety in cancer patients.


  • 2008: Art Therapy Useful to Treat Mental Disease


  • 2009: Drawing Enhances Verbalization In Children Of Drug-Addicts


  • January 2010: Picture Is Worth a Thousand Words: Program Uses Art to Engage at-Risk Kids and Identify Needs


  • 2009: 3-D Printing Hits Rock-Bottom Prices With Homemade Ceramics Mix


  • 2006: Scientists Develop Artwork That Changes To Suit Your Mood


  • 2009: Do Computers Understand Art?