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May 11, 2026
Art therapy and sleep
Art, Painting, and Sleep Art and painting can support sleep quality by lowering stress, shifting attention away from worries, and creating a calmer mental…
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Studio notes & stories
Process notes, paintings as they come together, exhibitions, and the slow craft of building a body of work in Los Angeles.
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May 3, 2026
Role of cortisol and serotonin in art-induced sleep improvement
Art can affect sleep quality: Cortisol and serotonin play different but complementary roles in how art and painting may support sleep. Cortisol is the body’s main…
Mar 22, 2026
Art and Dopamine: How Painting Stimulates the Brain’s Reward System
Art and Dopamine: How Painting Stimulates the Brain’s Reward System The Neuroscience of Motivation, Pleasure, and Emotional Balance Through Visual Art Why do some paintings make…
Mar 22, 2026
How Painting Helps Regulate the Nervous System
Neuroscience of Art, Cortisol Reduction, and Coming Out of Fight-or-Flight Many people today live in a state of chronic stress without realizing that their nervous system…
Mar 22, 2026
Art Helps the Mind Come Out of Fight-or-Flight
How Art Helps the Mind Come Out of Fight-or-Flight The Healing Power of Painting for Calmness, Grounding, and Emotional Balance In today’s fast and overstimulating world,…
Mar 2, 2026
How Creating Art Elevates Dopamine
How Creating Art Elevates Dopamine and Boosts Your Brain Health Have you ever felt a rush of happiness, focus, or satisfaction while painting, drawing, or sculpting?…
Feb 25, 2026
Painting, Serotonin, and Hope:
How Art Can Brighten the Inner World of Older Adults Aging brings wisdom, memories, and depth—but it can also bring loss, isolation, health challenges, and a…
Feb 25, 2026
Creative Engagement Matters : Aging and the Brain
1. Aging and the Brain — Why Creative Engagement Matters Aging involves gradual changes in both the structure and function of the brain. Neurons fire less…