Art for Mental Health: How Creative Expression Reduces Stress and Builds Resilience
By Marybeth Lebo For as long as I can remember, art has been my refuge. It’s the place I go when life feels heavy, when the noise of the world is too loud, and when my mind needs a little space to breathe. Over the years, I’ve seen how powerful creative expression can be—not just […]
From Critique to Compassion: Shaping Safe Spaces for Artistic Risk and Self-Discovery
By Marybeth Lebo As artists, we often hear that critique is essential for growth. And while feedback can indeed help us refine our craft, I’ve learned that the way we give and receive critique can make or break an artist’s willingness to take creative risks. Over the years—both as a working artist and as someone […]