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Minnesota Art Therapy

Many people have never before heard of the concept of art therapy.  It is a wonderful therapy treatment for all types of people and scenarios and it can make a huge impact on the lives of participants.  In art therapy sessions the use of art, images, creative art processes, and even responses to creative art and art produced are all integrated to reflect different qualities and aspects of an individual.  Some of the perceived reflections can reveal personality, interests, abilities, and even personal conflicts.  All of that from art. Continue reading

Beautiful Latte

Beautiful Latte

Nothing is so beautiful on a cold winter’s morning than the fragrant steam rising from a cup of well brewed coffee — except  for the compelling art designs swirled onto the top of it, by a skilled and talented barista.  Latte art has been around for a long time. It involves pouring cream onto the surface of a shot or more of pulled espresso, in a slow and even way while gently shaking the pitcher in various side to side patterns that cause the cream to form an image on the latte.  Many baristas who work in the top coffee shops and franchises of the world wake up each morning, arm their ADT Home Security systems, and set out for a day of artistic creativity that is sure to please.  How do they do it, you ask?  Let’s have a look. Continue reading