Healing Through the Arts

5/12/2014

Last weekend, I had the privilege of leading the workshop Monotype Delights! to adults at the David C. Pratt Cancer Center. This workshop was part of Mercy's Healing Through the Arts program: a series of free art workshops designed to enhance healing for patients and their families.

The participants were wonderful and made AMAZING monoprints with Gelli Arts plates and StencilGirl stencils!
The process was new to everyone, but after a quick demonstration, there were lots of smiles and tons of lovely prints! They really inspired me!

Below are some of the great monoprints they created (you can click on any image to enlarge it and really see the nuanaces):

I began leading Healing Through the Arts workshops after my own father was treated for cancer at Mercy's David C. Pratt Cancer Center. And this is just one small way I can give back and help others with their healing process, too.

I hope you have a wonderful week,
Mary^

13 Comments

jackie P neal link

5/12/2014 12:48:47 am

Mary, How fabulous that you do that!! I think it is one of the most caring and giving things one could do- such a release for the patients and their families! You ,my dear are a lovely person, and I already knew that, but this just confirmed my thoughts! xo

Sharmon Davidson link

5/12/2014 01:08:16 am

What a great thing to do; I'm sure it's very healing to both them and you. I have always believed in the power of art to heal, because it has done so much for me in my own life. They have really done some nice work here.

Sandy Mier link

5/12/2014 03:49:59 am

This is a beautiful and generous way to share your art talents! I have a friend, Marion Moir, who is your counterpart in Newport, Oregon!

Cecilia R Swatton link

5/12/2014 06:39:57 am

This was a wonderful thing for you to do, Mary, and I just know it was a blessing to everyone there!

Marjie Kemper link

5/12/2014 12:44:41 pm

You are a rock star, Mary C. Nasser. Besides your art being always inspiring, your heart is in SO the right place.

Nancy Curry link

5/13/2014 01:03:44 am

What a great way to spend the day.

Catherine Ami link

5/18/2014 09:58:08 am

Some very beautiful results! What a wonderful to give your time.

Amanda M. link

5/19/2014 01:31:28 am

Those are beautiful! Art really is a good healing process. A way to bring happy to any day! Very inspiring!

Amy Kelsch link

5/21/2014 10:42:12 pm

I love that you created this wonderful program! Thank you for sharing your gifts with others!

Create With Joy link

5/25/2014 05:55:33 am

What an inspiring program! You have SO much heart, Mary! How could I not feature you and these amazing ladies at this week's Inspire Me Monday party at Create With Joy?