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Drawing saved my life. The following drawings were made about four years into my stroke recovery using my non-dominant left hand. I was using my drawings as a means to enhance my self-esteem and sense of well being. At this time, I combined my drawing with inspirational sayings that I liked and that meant something to me, providing me with what I call 'Aha Moments'. This activity also provided a way for me to practice writing and printing. I have literally hundreds of stroke recovery drawings. The drawings presented here are just a small sample.

Casey Shannon, BFA, MS I am a contemporary sumi-e painter reaching beyond the limits of traditional ink painting. My paintings one would not generally call traditional sumi-e. However, I adhere to the traditional sumi-e principles and philosophies, as well as, the traditional preparation before beginning a sumi-e painting. Sumi-e expresses the character and soul of the artist. As an artist, for me, Sumi-e (ink painting) is a meditation and a creative process. I concentrate on trying to capture spirit as the ink is transferred to the paper with the stroke of the brush. The brush is pushed across the surface of the paper quickly. If your intention is correct, the object in the picture seems to 'breathe and take on life'. This unseen yet...