by Kevin Jokipii | Mar 4, 2023 | Entertainment
It’s no secret that numerous movies have poorly portrayed mental illnesses and their negative side effects. Although representation of mental illnesses and substance use has improved in recent years, that still cannot excuse the many movies and television...
by Kevin Jokipii | Oct 20, 2022 | Events
Painted Brain in collaboration with local artist and musician Jennie Lawless had a great night ofย painting on September 29, 2022. Lawlessโ first time teaching was a success, andย she did an excellent jobย leadingย participants through the process of creating their...
by Kevin Jokipii | May 5, 2022 | Behavioral Health Empowerment, Mental Health
The simplistic notion of the โmad geniusโ can bring with it the image of the reckless, bold, frenetic, and gifted visionary creating amazing art. Ernest Hemingway, Beethoven, Virginia Woolf, and Vincent Van Gogh are some of the many creative geniuses who also had...
by Kevin Jokipii | Aug 28, 2021 | Blog
The pandemic has been a major source of a sometimes overwhelming sense of uncertainty. Art has allowed us to communicate when weโre far apart, generating positivity, gratitude, and hope during the trying times of COVID-19. Itโs a way to free your mind and express your...
by Kevin Jokipii | Aug 28, 2021 | Blog, Events, News, Stories
Discovering a Place for Us is a great collaboration that Painted Brain uses to give people a welcoming place to express themselves and their experiences through art. This has become a gift for those involved, to be able to heal and share through the arts. The talented...