World Vision Partners with The Art of Helping Others

That’s why The Art of Helping Others has partnered with World Vision in their artist affiliate program, to invite visual artists, photographers and others in the visual arts to participate in group thematic exhibits and other events that advocate child sponsorship and ultimately, practice the art of helping others.

Learning From the Sin of Sodom

A friend of mine recently sent me a link to this article by NY Times columnist Nicholas Kristof, Learning From the Sin of Sodom. The article includes quotes from the head of World Vision, Richard Stearns book, “The Hole in Our Gospel” and other insights from columnist Nichols Kristof.

TAOHO Named Top Resource for Students

“The Art of Helping Others” website voted #46 of the top 100 sites for art students and art enthusiasts to follow.

Painting By Faith Not Sight

The outsider Bahamian folk artist Amos Ferguson said, “I paint not by sight but by faith. Faith gives you sight.”

Starving Artist Feeding the Poor

Original Art for Sale to Benefit the Fight Against Extreme Poverty. Yes, I’m offering some of my signed original art for purchase at incredibly reduced prices from now through January 5, 2010.

Defining Your Art

It intrigues me to know what it is that other artists do, how you might define your own art, and even your approach to the creative process. I really want to encourage you to share your thoughts on this.

All Art is an Apprenticeship

I think painters and writers have a lot in common, maybe more than they think or have thought of.

Finding Beauty In Negative Spaces

The thought of “finding beauty in negative spaces” intrigues me as a visual artist, a model sinner in need of big scoops of grace, and as an average everyday person – if there is such a thing.

Change the World

Years ago, some music colleagues wrote the Eric Clapton song, “Change the World.” Great song that was recognized and awarded for its spirit, performance, message and beauty. No doubt the world has changed since then and sometimes it feels as if it’s leaning from its axis making the gravitational pull on my heart enormous.

Who Are You?

Art is about creating, but it’s also about re-discovering what we’ve lost or perhaps have forgotten.

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