Carini Arts Blog

Missing Wings: The Unfinished Story Of Deanne Hastings

by Michael Carini

Missing Wings: The Unfinished Story Of Deanne Hastings

This is the very real and raw story of losing my best friend and the woman I loved. She is the reason I am the man I am today and although she once referred to me as her "Wings," she is now mine.

Posted in addiction, angel, angels, art therapy, dateline, Deanne Hastings, healing, healing arts, inspirational stories, loss, love, love story, missing in america, missing person, muse, news, powerful stories, recovery, wings

Michael Carini & Acrylic Alchemy: Behind The Pain+

by Michael Carini

Michael Carini & Acrylic Alchemy: Behind The Pain+

Learning to use your pain as a source of healing from the inside out. This is what Acrylic Alchemy is all about. CLICK THE PHOTO to learn more.

Posted in aa, abuse, Acrylic Alchemy, addiction, anxiety, art therapy, depression, expressive arts, good vibes, healing, healing arts, health, hope, inspiration, mental health, na, pain, painter, painting, raw, real, recovery, San Diego art, San Diego artist, self love, struggle, support, trauma, wellness

10 Year Anniversary Of "The Up-Side Of Down"

by Michael Carini

10 Year Anniversary Of "The Up-Side Of Down"

CLICK THE IMAGE to see the story behind Acrylic Alchemy as today marks the 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY of the assault and battery that brought it to life-

Posted in acrylic alchemy, art therapy, empowering stories, empowerment, forgiveness, growth, healing, inspiration, inspirational, inspirational stories, inspiring artist, inspiring stories, mental health, origin story, powerful stories, recovery, san diego art, san diego artist, The Up-Side Of Down, therapy, trauma

As Open Wounds Open Wings

by Michael Carini

Using your pain as a source of healing so you may fly. CLICK THE IMAGE!

Posted in angels, art therapy, expressive arts institute, healing arts, mental health, phoenix, wings

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Powerful Collaborations To Change And Save Lives

by Michael Carini

Powerful Collaborations To Change And Save Lives

CLICK THE PHOTO to see this beautiful suicide prevention collaboration between Lucidious and Michael Carini.

Posted in art therapy, collaboration, expressive arts institute, healing arts, lucidious, music video, suicide awareness, suicide prevention

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