Art for the Soul (in progress)

Art for the Soul A Coloring Book for You!

Featuring Artwork and Secret Video Messages from Kelly Simpson Hagen, Peter H Reynolds, Marc Evan and the Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences Community Spring 2015 Volume 1

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Kelly Simpson was born in Placerville, California.

She began painting with her grandmother at an early age and has been creating art ever since.

She primarily works with acrylic paints on canvas.

Kelly loves painting colorful, diverse worlds where people of all cultures come together under the same sun and celebrate as one, embracing similarities and appreciating differences. !

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She has had exhibitions throughout the Northwest and now has an International following. She currently lives and teaches in Portland, Oregon.

You can see her entire ! collection of paintings at www.kellysartfromthesoul.com. You can visit her Etsy shop at https://www.etsy.com/shop/kellysartfromthesoul. Like her on Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Kellys-Art-From-the-Soul

Kelly Simpson was born in Placerville, California.

She began painting with her grandmother at an early age and has been creating art ever since. She primarily works with acrylic paints on canvas. Kelly loves painting colorful, diverse worlds where people of all cultures come together under the same sun and celebrate as one, embracing similarities and appreciating differences. !

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She sees art as a form of therapy for her soul, which is where the name “Kelly’s Art From the Soul” came from. Kelly went through a really hard time in her life and was having serious health issues. She began painting again as a way to cope. The process of putting her emotions onto canvas was what she needed to help heal her emotionally as well as physically. That was over ten years ago, and she has been painting ever since. !

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She has had exhibitions throughout the Northwest and now has an International following. She currently lives and teaches in Portland, Oregon. You can see her entire ! collection of paintings at www.kellysartfromthesoul.com. You can visit her Etsy shop at https:// www.etsy.com/shop/kellysartfromthesoul. Like her on Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/ Kellys-Art-From-the-Soul

“Carston’s World” by Kelly Simpson Hagen Black line by Andy Heyveld

“New Flight” by Kelly Simpson Hagen!

Black line by Skylar Heyveld

“Bubble Tree” by Kelly Simpson Hagen!

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“Nursery Jungle” by Kelly Simpson Hagen!

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“No Borders” by Kelly Simpson Hagen!

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“Community” by Kelly Simpson Hagen!

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“No Borders” by Kelly Simpson Hagen!

Black line by Jessica Castrellon

When I was in 7th grade, something remarkable happened that changed my life in a wonderful way. An amazing teacher, Jim Matson, pulled me aside for drawing in class, instead of paying attention.

Rather than scolding me, Mr. Matson asked me to try a project, tapping into art and storytelling to help other students understand a math concept.!

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Dizzy with excitement, I ran off to make a comic book. I cracked open the dense math text book and saw, for the first time, that these numbers were only ways of quantifying things and actions. Things and actions I could see and put to paper. When I brought in the completed project, Mr. Matson didn't just see a comic book, but also a storyboard. "You've got the beginnings of an animated film if you're interested." A few months later, I had finished my first animated film designed to teach. And now I do the same professionally through my stories, films and the company I founded, FableVision.!

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My journey has been dedicated to helping kids, especially the "off the path" kids. I was one of them myself. Not every student is lucky enough to have a teacher, or adult, see his or her potential. When I visit students in schools they ask me what my hobbies are. I say thinking, dreaming. If my art and stories can help inspire others to do the same, I'll feel my life had meaning.

“Fairy Tales” by Peter H. Reynolds!

Black line by Skylar Heyveld

“The Peaceful Dragon” by Peter H. Reynolds!

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“Art Smart” by Peter H. Reynolds!

Black line by Peter H. Reynolds

Marc Evan is a Brooklyn based artist working in a variety of mediums and disciplines. He is a lead artist for Groundswell Murals, a non profit organization geared towards positively changing communities through public art. Marc has been a contributing artist to Sing For Hope, painting several of their Pop-Up Pianos, which were publicly installed in Central Park, Roosevelt Island, and at Lincoln Center, for all to play and enjoy.!

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Marc is also a skilled illustrator, designer, and concept artist. Marc’s personal works often play with the concept of pareidolia, the ability to see imagery in random patterns and sounds. The surreal details in his paintings can appear amorphous, changing as the viewer approaches closer. His artwork and illustrations have also appeared in movies by Joel Schumacher, Rob Reiner, and others; music videos for Beyonce, Slash, and Eminem; and he has designed commercials for Mercedes, Sprite, and LG. Marc’s artwork has been featured in the prestigious Society of Illustrators’ Museum of American Illustration. !

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Marc Evan has also carved a niche as one of the preeminent professional pumpkin carvers in the world. In 2008, with Chris Soria, a lifelong friend, fellow artist, and frequent collaborator, they founded the renowned, Maniac Pumpkin Carvers. In 2012 Marc was a winner of Food Network's Halloween Wars, a reality competition TV show. His pumpkin carvings have appeared at the Museum of Modern Art, The Whitney Museum, Yankee Stadium, and on numerous TV shows, printed publications, and across the worldwide web.

“Sea Turtle” by Marc Evan!

Black line by Andy Heyveld

“Mermaid” by Marc Evan Black line by Grayson Rowell

“Jean” by Marc Evan Black line by Kora Shaw

“Breathing New Worlds Into Existence” by Marc Evan Black line by Amy Murphy

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Meet the Creators Andy Heyveld My life in California consists of loved ones, creativity, and all things wonderful.

Kora Shaw Lives in Brooklyn with her dog, Bones, and loves ice cream.

Skylar Heyveld Living in California, taking photos of my adventures, and running around on my speedy feet.

Grayson Rowell Drowning in the California sun with the best of friends!

Sianna Cruz Lives in Brooklyn with her dog, Bones, and loves ice cream.

Jessica Castrellon Marvel geek, loves Starbucks and Chipotle is my life.

Amy Murphy Has a blast working with her students to create projects that have an impact on others.