Melanie Rick is a Kennedy Center teaching artist who works with students, teachers and other teaching artists globally. In Hawaii, we have had the good fortune to study with her on a yearly basis. Using visual thinking strategies (ODIW: Observe, Describe, Infer, Wonder/Inquire), she teaches students and adults how to look at every detail within […]
Six-Word Memoirs & how to write them!
November 3, 2017 by ·
I’m in love with the Six-Word Memoir. I’ve written them myself and I’ve taught students how to write them as a way to explore the intuitive collages they make using the SoulCollage® process. After creating a collage card, we use visual thinking strategies – ODIW (Observe, Describe, Infer, Wonder) – to give voice […]
Protected: Sacred Clown / Trickster Archetypes
June 27, 2017 by ·
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Art Show Collaboration… with a 10 year old
September 20, 2016 by ·
In October of 2013, I participated in an art exhibit titled “Relationships and Collaborations” held at Viewpoints Gallery Maui. Invited artists were asked to choose one or more collaboration partners who worked in different mediums so each artist would stretch their boundaries and explore new creative territory. We were also asked to observe and reflect […]
Gratitude: A short talk and video on TED
June 20, 2013 by ·
A friend sent me the link to this beautiful talk and video on Gratitude. Since I’m preparing for this weekend’s SoulCollage® workshop entitled Gratitude, Grace, & Balance, I couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful way to share the message. Enjoy!
Make Gorgeous Decorative Papers for Collage
October 5, 2012 by ·
How to Make Gorgeous Decorative Papers for Collage from Beth Marcil on Vimeo. These are scenes from my most recent visual journaling workshop. In this first of three classes, participants paired up to paint on a large piece of paper using only hands (with gloves) & homemade stamps. The intention is twofold: 1) to let […]
Video Interview
July 27, 2012 by ·
This short interview describes what inspires me to create, the value of art-making as a transformative tool in my life, and why and how I share this process with others. I am just launching my YouTube channel. If you are a YouTube user, please connect with me there!
