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Life Saver: Her2

Her2

I love this painting because its my mom’s depiction of the cancer drug Herceptin. Also known as Her2, Herceptin is one of the reasons why my mom is still alive. “I have no idea what Herceptin looks like under the microscope, but I do know that it helped save my life. This painting was inspired […]

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The Power of Vulnerability

Sheena Ghanbari

This is a great video that was sent to me by one of our EC art teachers. In this video, Dr. Brene Brown does a brilliant job of explaining how vulnerability can lead us down the path of true joy and happiness. If I tell her, “I love you”, what will she say? Does she […]

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At War with Anxiety

Bush

Do you have a problem you need to face? Have you thought about it is a battle? “smothered in emotions not quite real, it is hard to write about how I feel. the laws of thought protect from the I, the torture and pain, my quest for why. what is the source, the devil’s delight […]

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Faster than Light

Photo Steps by Victoria

Our first LA photography class is over and it went by faster than light. A special thanks to Andrew Hall who is an amazing teacher and a wonderful artist. I would also like to thank all of our students. Your stories and artwork are a source of inspiration that I will never forget. I will […]

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Carnegie Mellon & EC

Carnegie Mellon Article

Great article about EC was featured on the Carnegie Mellon University website. So proud of Carnegie Mellon. They at the forefront of creative exploration. Check out the full article here: Carnegie Mellon & EC

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Circle of Light

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I am so impressed with the pictures that are coming out of our “Shooting the Light” photography class, and I can’t wait for next Sunday. We are currently learning how to shape light and build geometric shapes within a certain context. Although our pictures now reflect a growing amount of understanding and control, light has […]

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Keep it Light!

The Shooting the Light photography class yesterday was awesome! It’s not just about photography, it’s about expressing yourself through light.  A concept pops into your head, you pick up an LED light, you express your vision through the movement of light (maybe you dance around a little bit) – then you try and capture the […]

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Interview with EC Instructor Andrew Hall

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  A quick glimpse into the world of Andrew Hall, an amazing photographer and an artistic philosopher. Please give us a brief bio; where are you from, where do you live, and what do you do? I was born in 1962 in Cambridgeshire, England. I graduated from Exeter College of Art and Design in Exeter, […]

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A Cause to Move: Dancing Through Cancer

Dance

Elizabeth’s Canvas is excited to announce its first ever dance class. Hosted and taught by the dancers at the Lineage Performing Arts Center this class will help participants grow, heal, and flourish through movement. The class is free of charge for cancer patients, survivors, and their family members. No experience necessary, comfortable clothing and bare […]

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