"The Colors of Healing" Exhibition, The Surgery Center, Athens, GA

I am honored for my art to be at The Surgery Center in Athens, Georgia. The name of my exhibition is, "The Colors of Healing". Research has proven the creative use of visual art, light, and color dramatically changes an environment reducing stress and anxiety.

I have read that people can actually feel their stress melting away replaced by a calm serenity. Some people feel more energized and clear. Others see imagery in the work if it is an abstract, similar to how people see images in a Rorschach inkblot test.

Art therapy is a collection of therapeutic approaches that involve the creative arts. The programs vary and may include aspects of drawing, painting, photography, sculpture, dancing, creative writing, and story telling. Art creation is a means of patients to express and explore their emotions & experiences while in the hospital. Lusebrink, 2004 found that art expression stimulates the brain's tactile-haptic, visual sensory, and perceptual channels; processing then occurs through cognitive and verbal channels. Art therapy can distract from pain & illness which can be a powerful tool in the hospital setting.

My exhibition, "Colors of Healing" will run through the end of August. Stop by The Surgery Center at 2142 West Broad Street, Athens, Ga...two doors down from Longhorn's Restaurant...stucco building with #100 on front and Kaiser Permanente on front...go to back of building...turn right as you enter building and The Surgery Center is there.

"The 7th Angel" is Symbol for Knotts Island Hope Jamboree

Recently I received a letter from Diana Settles who bought this angel as she & her sister were traveling through Madison during the holiday season. Diana contacted me & shared this wonderful news...the angel she bought she named, "The 7th Angel". The name originated because it was the 7th angel added to her house as well as the significance of the number..."completion and perfection". The number is mentioned in the Bible 490 times.

Diana goes on to explain this angel symbolizes an important part of her journey, and that the angel connects her with the Holy Spirit. As the angel was framed and placed in the entrance to her home, plans started coming together for the First Annual Knotts Island Jamboree, an event devoted toward preparing counselors for a summer of giving to children & youth in the Hampton Road area of Virginia.

Diana is also an 8th grade LIFEgroup teacher at her church. The students are helping her host the event. They are pulling together art supplies for the summer camps. Rather than being passive recipients of information, she is teaching them to ENGAGE...to make a difference in the lives around them. They will be our future leaders.

As I have a heart for teaching, I am honored to be a part of this venture. Thank you so much, Diana, for sharing with me how one of my angels is impacting others. Also, thank you for the work you are doing. As you said, "It's all about giving to and loving others. We are all a part of God's family...We are all just walking each other home." Isaiah 41:10

                                                               "The 7th Angel"

New Angels for Spring

A big welcome to 2017! I have been painting a new series of angels. Take a look!

Sculptural Jewelry is Making a Statement

This is the year for sculptural jewelry. Modern metals play up bold materials and strong geometry in sharp, graphic designs. Fluid, asymmetrical shapes are earthy and modern. Free-flowing forms go effortlessly from day to night. Trinkets is on top of the latest trends with designs in their new Art Designs Collection. These designs are available at Athens Interiors Market, the Madison Artists Guild Gallery, and in the Trinkets' Etsy Shop, www.trinketsjewelry.etsy.com

Rita Knight Art at Madison Artists Guild

The Madison Artists Guild is in a wonderful location now on Main Street in downtown Madison, Georgia. We get tourists from around the world. Rita Knight has art and her Art Design earrings at this new location.

                                                               "Angels & Roosters"

                                                          "Big Red" in Folk Art Frame

                                                        Note cards of Angel & Floral Paintings

                                                 Mixed Media Roosters on Birch Wood

                                                          Art Designs Earrings

Trinkets Jewelry/Entrepreneurship Classes at Clarke Central High

Clarke Central High School in Athens, GA has been undergoing a complete renovation for the past couple of years. Well, it was worth the wait...Trinkets' classes are now in a beautiful state of the art building & classroom. Take a look!

Trinkets Jewelry Design Contest at MAGallery

The Trinkets' classes at Cedar Shoals and Clarke Central High Schools have been busy working on their portfolios for their design contest hosted by the Madison Artists Guild. The students' work will be displayed at the Gallery for the months of November and December. Please stop by & support these budding entrepreneurs.