by Tess Lojacono | Jul 31, 2026 | Active Lifestyle, Adult Care, Alzheimer's Disease, Art, Artist of the Month, Creative Expression, Dementia, Elder Care, Healthy Living, Mental Health, Robotics, Social Robotics, Uncategorized, Youth Care
Artist Spotlight: Nam June Paik Art, Technology, and Seeing the Future Long before smartphones, video screens, and digital art became part of everyday life, Nam June Paik imagined a world where art and technology would work together. Born in Korea in 1932, Paik became... 
by Tess Lojacono | Jul 10, 2026 | Active Lifestyle, Adult Care, Art, Creative Expression, Dementia, Early Learning, Elder Care, Exercise, Importance of Play, Mental Health, Music therapy, Uncategorized, Youth, Youth Care
Why EVERYONE Needs to Play When we hear the word play, many of us picture children building with blocks, jumping rope, or coloring with crayons. But play isn’t something we’re meant to outgrow. In fact, it remains one of the most important ways we learn,... 
by Tess Lojacono | Apr 10, 2026 | Asking for help, Autism, Expressionist Art, Family Art, Healthy Living, Love, Mental Health, Youth, Youth Care
Understanding and Supporting Autism April is Autism Awareness Month, a time dedicated to increasing understanding, acceptance, and support for individuals on the autism spectrum. Autism is not a single experience—it is a spectrum that includes a wide range of... 
by Tess Lojacono | Mar 13, 2026 | Active Lifestyle, Adult Care, Art, Creative Expression, Elder Care, Impressionism, Love, Mental Health, St. Patrick's Day, Youth Care
The Irish Impressionists — Ireland’s Hidden Art Movement When people hear “Impressionism,” they often think of France — but Ireland had its own remarkable wave of Impressionist artists who captured light, movement, and everyday beauty in distinctly Irish ways. Here is... 
by Tess Lojacono | Jan 2, 2026 | Active Lifestyle, Adult Care, Art, Art Therapy, Creative Expression, Elder Care, Family Art, Healthy Living, Impressionism, Mental Health, Personal, Winter Art, Impressionism, Expressionism, Youth Care
Celebrating Family, Care, and Women’s Work Berthe Morisot was a founding member of the Impressionist movement and one of its most quietly powerful voices. While many of her contemporaries painted bustling streets or grand landscapes, Morisot turned her attention... 
by Tess Lojacono | Dec 19, 2025 | Adult Care, Art, Art Therapy, Folk Art, Love, Mental Health, Realism, Uncategorized, Winter Artists, Youth Care
Why Winter Art Matters Winter landscapes can be peaceful, dramatic, cozy, or even a little mysterious. By looking at winter through the eyes of Monet, Munch, Bellows, and Grandma Moses, we see how one season can inspire countless interpretations. 3. Realism: George... 