Let Your Tears Come

 Title: Let Your Tears Come
Medium: Mixed Media
Artist: Joella Notte
Art Therapy Page #12

"Let your tears come. Let them water your soul." Eileen Mayhew

Sometimes all we need is a good cry.  So cry away my friends, cry away!  Sending love and light to you all :) 

'Dance in the Rain' by Joella Notte

Title:  Dance in the Rain

Medium:  Acrylic Charcoal

Artist:  Joella Notte

Art Therapy Page #11

'When it rains is pours, maybe the art of life is to convert tough times to great experiences; we can choose to hate the rain or dance in it.'

... ~Joan Marques

So much has been going on in our lives lately, this quote is just what I need right now.



'Star Bright' Art Therapy Page #10

 Title: Star Bright

Medium: Acrylic and Marker

Art Therapy Page #10

Perhaps they are not stars, but rather openings in heaven where the love of our losts ones pours through and shines upon us to let us know they are there.

'Star Bright'

Dedicated to Dianne, Ryan and Elaine.  Three friends who just recently lost loved ones. xoxo

Stillness

Title: Stillness

Medium:  Acrylic

Artist:  Joella Notte

Art Therapy Page #8

Within you there is a stillness and sanctuary to which you can retreat at any time and be yourself. ~Hermann Hesse~

This quote resinated with me as I often retreat into myself through meditation and find stillness in these moments.

'Toxic' Art Therapy Page #7

 Title:  Toxic

Medium: Mixed Media

Artist: Joella Notte

Art Therapy Page #7

 We've all had relationships in our lives where we come to a point where we need to either let go or do our best to heal and understand past hurts.  Many times, depending on how important the relationship is to the both of you, all it takes is a heart to heart to get down to the root of the hurt so  love and peace can thrive.  

   

'Toxic' was inspired by this quote by Michael Josephson.

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Art Therapy Page #2 JUST LIVING IS NOT ENOUGH

This piece was inspired by Hans Anderson's quote.

Art therapy page #3 FORGIVENESS

'You will know that forgiveness has begun when you recall those who hurt you and feel the power to wish them well'

Title: Shame
Medium: Mixed Media
Artist: Joella Notte
Art Therapy Page #4 (2of2)

Quote by Brena Brown "Shame corrodes the very part of us that believes we are capable of change".

Title: Buddha
Medium: Acrylic and Pencil
Artist: Joella Notte
Art Therapy Page #5

All that we are is the result of what we have thought. If a man speaks or acts with an evil thought, pain follows him. If a man speaks of acts with a pure thought, happiness follows him, like a shadow that never leaves him. ~ Buddha

 Title:  This Light of Mine
Medium:  Acrylic
Art Therapy Page #6

I've learned a valuable lesson this week.  Sometimes we dim our light for others and when they realize what you're doing they tell you you should't worry about it and are completely cool with you freely expressing yourself.  So if you do this, stop and think twice, your light is your light and nothing you do can dim anothers.  Just keep on shining, your light may inspire others to do the same :)