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Recently, I came across a post I'd written back in 2016 called "The Power of Words." Former posts often show up in my blog stats when someone, somehow finds them online. There's always a reminder in them for me. I've been missing my writing. My passion for art as well as just living life had …
Painting and decorating masks is a fun and easy activity for kids of all ages. Even my 3-year-old granddaughter can express her creativity with this art activity. Supplies Check out this Mixed Media Mask-Making Essentials list on my Amazon Storefront for products I use. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. You can …
Here's a delightful art project that is easy and fun to do. Check out this Mixed Media Mask-Making Essentials list on my Amazon Storefront for products I use. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Here are some of the included supplies: Masquerade masks: you can buy them at any arts and crafts …
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Bluebird is finally published. Deborah Hanson's song is the perfect match for my painting. Her song starts soulful and ends joyful. Bluebird is on Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon Music, and YouTube. https://youtu.be/k5fwejh4ie0 Bluebird envisions hope, faith, and perseverance amid hopelessness, despair, and depression. Bluebirds are known for their joyful songs, tendency to fly long distances, …
Artistry Unleashed is a mini magazine for creatives who want to develop talents and use those talents to make a difference in their world. https://youtube.com/shorts/t0InUQCFk4Y Artistic types in need of encouragement, inspiration, and helpful tips for making art easy, writing flow, or crafting creative. The mini-magazine is an interactive pdf with live links to resources. Preview …
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Something beautiful was born when the synergy of several creatives converged: La Petite Rose. This art song captures a young boy's delight in God's masterful creation of a perfect rose. This enchanting song began as a poem created by Mary A. Hannon. "My inspiration for La Petite Rose came from a walk in my garden. As I passed …
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Meet the multi-talented Deborah Keily Hanson: pianist, composer, teacher and so much more! I play her music while creating because her unique arrangements inspire my creative muse. I first met Deborah over 30 years ago when I returned from living in Europe. My children attended El Dorado where Deborah produced and directed over 20 musicals. I choreographed …
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I’m excited about this new series of music paired with art inspired by my mixed media, Promethean: Dare to Create. This first song, Promethean, created by Composer Deborah Keily Hanson, features the creation of the universe, stars, and planets. The music honors the Creator of all with its fiery rendition in musical form. https://youtu.be/xExg-bS0fKs The original Promethean …
Like fine wine paired with cheese, the pairing of a song and a painting invigorate the viewer, sooth the soul, and revive resolve to live, to create, to believe! Pianist and composer, Deborah Keily Hanson, and I have embarked on a series of music and wine pairings. The first is Golden Butterfly of Chiang Mai. …
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