Spring is a Great time for planting Kindness Rocks! The Kindness Rocks Project (www.TheKindnessRocksProject.com) was created by Megan Murphy of Cape Cod, MA in hopes of sparking joy in people’s everyday lives. She began by writing inspiring messages on rocks and leaving them at a beach where she walked every day. What started as 5 rocks rippled…
Over five years ago, I sat outside the Unity Village Bookstore daydreaming with my new friends, Jenny Hahn and Shannon Sleeper. Each of us visual artists passionate about the Unity movement, we shared visions of bringing creative programming to the Unity campus. Pointing across the parking lot to a building wing lined with arched windows,…
Wintery roads have you trapped inside? Use the time to get your creative on! In this article we share 5 simple and fun visual art projects you can do to make the most of your unplanned day at home. These playful, creative activities will activate your imagination, help relieve stress, and bring you into the…
Inner Appearances guest post by Richard Bingman As a boy about the age of 12, I looked forward to Christmas. My Mother made sure we had a decorated tree. We had a wooden bowl containing fruit, candy and a few nuts. Since it was during the Depression, any gifts under the tree were few and…
Beauty guest post by Richard Bingman When I was a high school senior, our newly appointed superintendent of schools first appeared. We expected him to be like the past school officials by being well groomed and wearing a business suit with white shirt and tie. His wife had just attended a women’s luncheon and had…
I recently created this vision board as Unity Arts Ministry prepares to expand. Imagine with me a bright studio space where community gathers for creative expression in a safe and welcoming atmosphere. Picture the possibility of a video studio for creating transformational online workshops and sharing inspirational project ideas with a global community. The work…
Circles guest post by Richard Bingman The term circle comes up very often and naturally in our everyday lives. When I was 11 years old, a song was sung at my grandmother’s funeral entitled, “Let the Circle be Unbroken.” I didn’t understand how the term circle would be related to her, particularly with her passing. …
We welcome mixed media artist, Kaira Boston to this week’s edition of “Living in Creative Spirit.” I’m a mixed media artist that translates the layers of life, dreams, visions and intention in a layered visual way via color, texture, shapes and words which inspires and motivates clients when they see their art to continue making…
It is our pleasure to welcome Tracey Nicholson as this week’s featured artist on “Living in Creative Spirit.” Artist Bio: Born in Daytona Beach Florida in 1965 I’ve been hanging out sand and surf since before I could walk. My mom says my distinctive style of lettering and doodling has been recognizable since early days…
This week we welcome Patrick Dougherty to our interview platform here on “Living in Creative Spirit.” By day, I am a (CPA) certified public accountant and by night I am a CPA (creative playful artist). I was born in St. Louis, MO and grew up in Overland Park, KS. I attended KU & Rockhurst College…