Author: mareahaslett

I’ve been thinking a lot about all of the leaders of the Civil Rights Movement for weeks now. I’ve been asking myself, “Where do we go from here?” Of course, the answer lies in our small actions made on a daily basis. Also, I feel this quote sums up the basis of at least my…

For the length of my career as an art educator, I’ve stood firm on the belief in art therapy as a tool to manage life. I’ve watched it help students and loved ones for years. Now, I need to improve my own practices. I’m preparing for my upcoming show at the same time of dealing…

It’s a pleasure to share the importance of art journalling with my son, Gavin. I hope this is the beginning of a strong practice.

Today was a productive day in the studio. I have 4 new paintings at various stages of completion. My work is shifting a little to focus on our spiritual connections to the people we love and to ourselves.

This one is a direct response to family separations occurring at the border. It’s a diptych of two 60 x 60 canvases which is a little over half complete.   My current series of work furthers the investigation of how emotional responses filter into identity and concepts of self. These are some works in progress.…

  My process involves working out compositions and colors in handmade sketchbooks and practicing forms of meditation such as Visio Divina.