February moon.
Photo taken and copyrighted by Barbara Mattio 2009

Winter blues. Photograph taken and copyrighted by Barbara Mattio 2009

Beauty in the sky. Photograph taken and copyrighted by Barbara Mattio 2009

The power of art to transform situations and people has been apparent for centuries. Art is a way to open the hearts and minds of people. This is especially true for less creative people. The energy we put into our art…our work lives within what we create and the result is that others can pick up on the energy and it transforms itself into whatever the viewer needs or lacks. People don’t often recognize art in everyday life. It is something that can be learned and art therapy is even used to help cancer patients and the mentally ill.  I was very excited when I found the attached video. This is important work for all the people of the world.

Museum of Art Asheville, NC. Photograph taken  and copyrighted by Barbara Mattio 2012