Carini Arts Blog

Legacy Of Silver Linings: Somewhere Between Black And White

by Michael Carini

Legacy Of Silver Linings: Somewhere Between Black And White

Check out this powerful new commission reflecting upon the silver linings of a mother's color blindness and her heart-wrenching battle with cancer. CLICK THE PHOTO for more behind the creation of this tribute painting and the triumphant legacy of the woman who inspired it.

Posted in Acrylic Alchemy, angel, art therapy, black and white, cancer, cancer battle, Carini Arts, cloudy days, color blind, color blindness, commission, grey, greys, hope, inspiration, legacy, Michael Carini, mother, ouroboros, perception, perspective, phoenix, rainy days, silver, silver lining, silver linings

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Update: Shining A Light On Deanne Hastings For What Would Be Her 40th Birthday

by Michael Carini

Update: Shining A Light On Deanne Hastings For What Would Be Her 40th Birthday

Remembering Deanne Hastings on what would be her 40th Birthday. Those that loved her are still seeking answers closure. Please CLICK THE PHOTO to read more and help share her story.

Posted in addiction, Deanne Hastings, Deanne Marie Hastings, mental health, mental health awareness, missing mother, missing woman, missing women, recovery

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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

An Everlasting Journey To Self-Love With Michael Carini

by Michael Carini

An Everlasting Journey To Self-Love With Michael Carini

Self-love is the most difficult journey you will ever embark upon, but it's also the most important. Sometimes it's a journey straight through hell...but if you can survive and make it through to the other side, you will find yourself along the way, and you will be all the better for doing so. CLICK THE PHOTO to read more.

Posted in Acrylic Alchemy, art therapy, Carini Arts, depression, empowerment, growth, healing, healing arts, hope, love, love story, mental health, mental health awareness, Michael Carini, mindfulness, recovery, San Diego Artist, self-care, self-love, success, suicide awareness, suicide prevention, trauma, truth, valentine, Valentine's Day

It's Your Time To Rise: Tale Of The Phoenix

by Michael Carini

It's Your Time To Rise: Tale Of The Phoenix

Take a glimpse behind the paint with my new phoenix rising commission painting. CLICK THE PHOTO to read more.

Posted in #MostlyForHer, aa, art therapy, ashes, commission, commission art, commission painting, cool art, fire, flame, good vibes, healing, inspiration, inspirational art, mental health, mostly for her, na, phoenix, phoenix art, phoenix painting, phoenix rising, powerful art, recovery, san diego art, san diego artist, suicide prevention

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The First Step To Everything

by Michael Carini

The first step is always the the most difficult, and that is why it's absolutely necessary. It's time for you to take the first step...to everything. CLICK THE PHOTO to take yours-

Posted in art therapy, difficult choices, empowering, faith, first step, good vibes, hard work, healing, hope, mental health, mental health awareness, mindfulness, positive, positive vibes, raw, recovery, success, support, therapy, trauma, truth, vulnerable, wisdom

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New Painting & New Perspective On Mental Health

by Michael Carini

New Painting & New Perspective On Mental Health

Behind the pain+ on my latest painting about mental health and the difficult grey periods that we can transform into our own personal silver linings. CLICK THE PHOTO to learn more.

Posted in anxiety, art therapy, depression, grey, grey period, healing arts, inspiration, mental health, mental health awareness, raw, real talk, suicide, suicide awareness, suicide prevention, vulnerable

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

Sunny Side Of San Diego Podcast

by Michael Carini

Check out the new "Sunny Side Of San Diego" podcast with Vinnie & Carini HERE!

NOW AVAILABLE ON SPOTIFY, GOOGLE PLAY, AND iTUNES

Posted in advice, good vibes, inspiration, podcast, podcasts, positive, San Diego, san diego podcast, san diego podcasts, struggle, Sunny Side of San Diego, support

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Now Offering Art Lessons

by Michael Carini

I'm now offering art lessons. Public and private events available. Contact me for inquiries. CLICK THE PHOTO to learn more!

Posted in art and wine, art classes, art lessons, art mentor, art teacher, paint and sip, painting lessons, San Diego art classes, wine and paint

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Michael's Note: The Suicide Note That Was Left...But Never Was

by Michael Carini

Michael's Note: The Suicide Note That Was Left...But Never Was

Several years ago, after learning my father took his life when I was less than a year old, I painted the suicide note he never left. CLICK THE PHOTO to read that note for the first time.

Posted in amazing stories, healing, healing arts, inspirational artists, inspirational stories, loss, mental health, Mental Health Awareness Month, Michael's Note, powerful stories, san diego art, san diego artist, suicide, suicide awareness, suicide prevention, suicide prevention awareness month, survivors of suicide, trauma

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