Recovery Arts has been privileged enough to share some of the art of MacroJohn, an extremely talented photographer in recovery. John is 54 and has been in recovery since 2000. He specializes in a macrophotography or more commonly known as close-ups. More recently, John has been shooting a lot of wildlife, [...]
Archive > May 2009
Tilda Swinton Gives Unforgettable Performance as Alcoholic in Julia
As it stands, Tilda Swinton has received a lot of attention for her unforgettable performance as an alcoholic in the film Julia. However, it goes without saying that Tilda Swinton is an amazing actress.
Julia started as a project that was to be a remake of John Cassavetes’ 1980 hit film, Gloria. For those [...]
Charlie G Story – Pt. 2
Charlie G Story – Pt. 2
When I got to the hospital, a doctor (It would turn out to be Robert Cullen, head of pediatric neurology) came out and told me that Joy had been dead when found by her mother, but that the police and paramedics had been able to get her heart beating again. [...]
Blank Canvas (Creating A New Life) Documentary Film
Blank Canvas (Creating A New Life) is an inspirational documentary film that follows six women who use the medium of art to push through their struggles with substance abuse and recovery. According to the official website at www.blankcanvasmovie.com, the film promises a “transformational journey,” but one that is, “both tragic and triumphant.”
The six artists [...]
Resources for Alcoholism: Recovery Self Help Project
I recently came across a website called “Recovery Self Help Project.” I thought it was pretty cool because it uses the wikipedia format, so people whom known about recovery can add to the articles and aid those seeking recovery information. The article most recent published, “How to Stop Drinking,” gives a comprehensive overview [...]
May Marks Mental Health Month
For those who were unaware, May marks Mental Health Month. Although Mental Health Month may sound like something new, it isn’t. In 1949, the US Congress enacted the month of May as “Mental Health Month” with the idea of raising awareness of mental health conditions and the hope of aiding those who sought [...]
Celebs Help “Free Arts” Organization Raise Money
This past Monday, a slew of celebrities including Kevin Bacon and Michelle Monaghan teamed with fashion-world elites like Italo Zucchelli, Amy Sacco, Mary Alice Stephenson, Glenda Bailey, David Granger and Francisco Costa at Calvin Klein headquarters for the annual fundraiser to benefit the “Free Arts” organization.
Free Arts is an organization dedicated to providing free workshops [...]
Charlie G. – Pt.1: Do you know me? Really?
Greetings everyone – Ernesto here. Recovery Arts has been very fortunate to have a friend in recovery, Charlie G., share his personal story with us. I must warn everyone that it is not for the lighthearted. I must also give everyone the heads up by saying that this is, without a doubt, [...]
Community Art Program Offers Ex-Drug Offenders Chance to Rebuild
Eugene Chesney served 15 months in jail in 2007 for dealing drugs; all he knew when he got out was that he wanted to make a positive impact on the community. However, he wasn’t really sure how to help himself get stable first. Fortunately, he came across Community Partners in Action Prison [...]
Pt. 5 Addiction Testimonials: The Hell of Christian School
Hey all, Ernesto here with the weekly “Addiction Testimonials” column. Sorry I didn’t post it last week. Anyway, for anyone interested in reading the previous few week’s installments, just click on any of the following links: Addiction Testimonials 1, Addiction Testimonials 2, and Addiction Testimonials 3, Addiction Testimonials 4. Until next week…Enjoy…E
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