From Canvas to Confidence: How Art Education Shapes Emotional Intelligence in Students
By Marybeth Lebo As an art educator, I’ve always believed that teaching students to create isn’t just about improving their painting skills or understanding color theory. Art is about helping them understand themselves—and others—on a deeper level. Over the years, I’ve seen firsthand how art education shapes emotional intelligence, giving students tools that extend far […]
The Healing Power of Color: Using Art Therapy to Improve Emotional Well-Being
By Marybeth Lebo Why Color Matters More Than We Think We live in a world surrounded by color, but most of us move through it without truly noticing how it affects us. Yet color has the power to influence our mood, shift our energy, and even help us process emotions we can’t put into words. […]
Brushstrokes of the Soul: Integrating Mindfulness and Art for Self-Care and Mental Wellness By Marybeth Lebo
Art and Stillness: A Natural Connection After decades as an art educator and therapist, I’ve come to believe that some of the most powerful forms of healing don’t require words at all. They require presence. They require space. And sometimes, they simply require a brush and a quiet moment. Art and mindfulness go hand in […]
Cultivating Creativity: Building a Thriving Art Department that Inspires and Heals By Marybeth Lebo
A Vision Beyond the Easel When I began my career in art education more than 40 years ago, I never imagined just how far-reaching the role of an art department could be. I knew I wanted to help students develop their creative skills, but I soon realized that art could offer so much more than […]