Beautiful. A few years ago, I was hospitalized for a very severe depression. I was immeasurably suicidal with 4 different drugs running through me. Upon release, I took up photography. Every single click of the shutter began to restore my mind and soul one fragment at a time. Today, I take zero medications and have been miraculously restored.

@DavidSmith-kf3ey

Ай бұрын

Glad that you are restored, Michael..... now, about the saving of you soul....read the gospel of John in the bible....John 3:16“For God loved the world so much that he gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life. 17 God sent his Son into the world not to judge the world, but to save the world through him. 18 “There is no judgment against anyone who believes in him. But anyone who does not believe in him has already been judged for not believing in God’s one and only Son. 19 And the judgment is based on this fact: God’s light came into the world, but people loved the darkness more than the light, for their actions were evil. 20 All who do evil hate the light and refuse to go near it for fear their sins will be exposed. 21 But those who do what is right come to the light so others can see that they are doing what God wants.[fn]”

I lost my younger daughter and my only sister in thirteen months. Watercolour painting saved my sanity. Art is wonderful.

@kahanipictures

Ай бұрын

I’m wishing you well and peace. Please keep painting.

@shatha.427

Ай бұрын

Wishing you happiness and peace of mind ❤💪

Making art is very healing.

My dad was an hydraulic engineer. My mom was bedridden with leukemia and my daddy was both dad and mom to his four children. He worked so hard and begun art and stainglass courses in his early 80ties. He was so talented that people begun to buy his artwork. I was so proud of him. I'm an artist and my dad would say that I got my talents from him and I'd tease him by saying:"No daddy. You’ve been watch me create my art all these years so it's me you get your talents from". We were so close. I miss him terribly. Every year I made sure that my dad and I had a holiday together, just father and daughter quality time. I thank God everyday that I have those priceless memories that keep me happy and strong

@VirgoKat

Ай бұрын

I loved reading your comment Francis, it really honoured you and your Father's beautiful bond. I have been caring for my parents 4 years now and I never take a day for granted. 💜🕯🙏

@francisconobrega2399

Ай бұрын

@VirgoKat Thank you and God bless for all you do for your family. We're nothing if we don't care and love eachother. Your parents did good raising a soul as beautiful as you

@VirgoKat

Ай бұрын

@@francisconobrega2399 ohhh bless your heart, thank you 🫂 🤗

@kahanipictures

Ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your story.

@floccinaucinihilipilifications

Ай бұрын

Yes, thanks for sharing that.

Same exact story. My husband died during covid. It took me a year to get off my couch. Then I took an art class. It’s been so healing. And I’m wearing the shirt you’re wearing 😊

Thank you. I have recently lost my darling husband (stage 4 cancer) - so very painful. You have inspired me to join an art group.

@kikilynn1167

Ай бұрын

I'm so sorry. I'm sending you love to help you on your healing journey ❤

@papabear2515

Ай бұрын

I’m so sorry. Please take good care. Grief is unpredictable. Be gentle with yourself.

@robertsnearly3823

Ай бұрын

Please do. You'll not be sorry. I'm sorry for your loss. 😊

@maryannruprecht2200

Ай бұрын

My heart knows how great a loss it is 💜 “We lose our anchor and are set adrift in unknown waters”...Keep watch for the “ lighthouses”...Nature beckons...music soothes and comforts...and good friends...sometimes new friends...and flowers are great company 🌷🌷🌷

@fthurman

Ай бұрын

May his memory always be a blessing

beautiful work..... thank you for sharing you've inspired me

“Art washes away the dust of everyday life”. I don’t know who wrote this but it’s my favorite quote.

@goldcoastlady5377

Ай бұрын

Lovely

@DavidSmith-kf3ey

Ай бұрын

Here's mine:- [Heb 9:11-14 NLT] 11 So Christ has now become the High Priest over all the good things that have come. He has entered that greater, more perfect Tabernacle in heaven, which was not made by human hands and is not part of this created world. 12 With his own blood--not the blood of goats and calves--he entered the Most Holy Place once for all time and secured our redemption forever. 13 Under the old system, the blood of goats and bulls and the ashes of a young cow could cleanse people's bodies from ceremonial impurity. 14 Just think how much more the blood of Christ will purify our consciences from sinful deeds so that we can worship the living God. For by the power of the eternal Spirit, Christ offered himself to God as a perfect sacrifice for our sins.

"I feel like an artist, especially when I am in here"- this guy IS an artist. Beauitful story.

The black lines in the sky are perfect.

@kahanipictures

2 ай бұрын

Right? I think so too. His art is surprisingly really good.

Keep painting ! The peace is in the process !

This was so beautiful. Thank God for art, precious daughters and special dads❤

@kahanipictures

Ай бұрын

Couldn't agree more!

When I said to an art teacher that doing art was healthy, she said to me: No, it's health giving!

Art saved me during Big C diagnosis and treatment. To date, whenever the bark blanket covers me, i turn to oil painting.

I can only speak for myself. I'm 58 now, I started my Art journey at the age of 11-12 years old. 1977 my mom died of cancer, after years of fighting it off. My brother and I where both traumatized pretty badly. Since this is almost a lifetime in the past, I might not remember everything correctly but that year I went to a different school and found a friend who draw comics. I immediately picked this up and made it my own. It never was more than a hobby, but if I now go though my old drawings, I feel the peace and quietness of those long afternoons sitting at the kitchen table, filling page after page with the adventure's of the character I created. My mind was at rest in those moments and I think this was my way of handling the harsh truth that my mom was gone forever. I also learned how to be alone without getting lost in loneliness. I'm still do drawings and paintings and it makes me happy to do it. Doing Art can help healing wounds, I'm pretty positive about that!

@steventmpl1347

Ай бұрын

I saw your post and it mirrors my experience, I'm 58, lost my mum in 1978, and I've had a lifetime of depression and anxiety. Only in the last few months has a mental health nurse said I need grief counselling. I've been painting for a little over a year, and wish I'd been doing it years ago, it's a new passion for me. It's a mindful activity, that gives so much, I highly recommend it.

@MarcoKrieger

Ай бұрын

@@steventmpl1347 I feel for you, I really do. One could say that I was lucky to find a friend who introduced me so early to the beauty and richness of the world of Art. It's not only what you do with your hands, it's constantly growing and learning, about art supplies, color theory, art history and so much more. It literally opens a whole new universe. I wish you the very best and a long and fruitful journey in Art. Greetings from Germany.

@steventmpl1347

Ай бұрын

@@MarcoKrieger thank you, that's very nice of you, hope you also continue to get pleasure and fulfilment from your art

They say there is an epidemic of loneliness in the US, and you have found a cure. My grandmother took an art class after her husband died, and she truly became a painter. When she became blind, she worked with clay. Now I am as old as she was, and you’re right - creativity just wants to come out.

July 2023 I fell and broke 2 bones in my dominant right hand wrist. All my 54 years, I'd never broken a bone in my life. I didn't realize while in cast you need to move your fingers. I had surgery for one bone but being in the cast longer than normal, my fingers became very very stiff. That was worse than the broken bone. I got very, very depressed and suicidal. I've made crafts since 12 yrs old. I made rosaries and sold them. I sold half of my art supplies and gave a friend the rest. My hand is getting a little better. Then I finally wanted to create art again. I just can't help it. I guess it's just in my genes. I purchased more items and started it again. I don't know if I can make a rosary yet having to bend chains but I'll give it a try. Thank you for posting this. I wish the story were longer and showed more of you creating your art.

Anything that takes the mind off the thoughts and into the present can overcome grief. Just drop the anger.

@kahanipictures

2 ай бұрын

My favourite part is when he says that sometimes when feeling anger he sits down to draw and it comes out peaceful. What an amazing effect art has on people.

@solb101

2 ай бұрын

@@kahanipictures It doesn’t remove the anger though. It just resurfaces again and again.

@JGalegria

Ай бұрын

I think it's better than taking your mind off whatever stage of grief. It's actually moving through it and reframing where you are even though you are experiencing loss 🙏🧡

@lorisiccia5914

Ай бұрын

@@solb101 maybe anger came out in the black lines. That passing moment when you cross out what you just painted...but its also good to get it out instead of ignoring it. anger is a part of grief as well as the sadness. So that piece was beautiful..black lines and all 🏖 Nice he is with his daughter and was open to moving with them in victoria..its abeautiful place and being open to thid class and out with people again... and now creating art to help from sadness anger towards being at peace. keep painting 🎨

@solb101

Ай бұрын

@@lorisiccia5914 I’m sure some type of awareness can come out of the process of painting but how would the anger come out in the lines? If the artist expresses anger, how can they overcome it? Just a thought. 😊

Beautiful, the biggest thing is, he was willing to give it a try👏👏

I have a similar story. In 2009 my mother died just a few short years after my father preceded by my only sibling one year earlier. I was in a very deep grief induced depression and I decided I needed something totally different from anything I’ve ever done. I started painting and haven’t quit. It is very healing to the soul.

Thats awesome! Made me cry... Art has an effect on the dopamine levels, builds self esteem! Better than drugs for sure.

@kahanipictures

2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching. Art does have an astounding effect on people-- both for the creator and the viewers.

@DavidSmith-kf3ey

Ай бұрын

Here's the BEST...[Heb 9:11-14 NLT] 11 So Christ has now become the High Priest over all the good things that have come. He has entered that greater, more perfect Tabernacle in heaven, which was not made by human hands and is not part of this created world. 12 With his own blood--not the blood of goats and calves--he entered the Most Holy Place once for all time and secured our redemption forever. 13 Under the old system, the blood of goats and bulls and the ashes of a young cow could cleanse people's bodies from ceremonial impurity. 14 Just think how much more the blood of Christ will purify our consciences from sinful deeds so that we can worship the living God. For by the power of the eternal Spirit, Christ offered himself to God as a perfect sacrifice for our sins.

such a sweet man, beautiful story. hes very talented as well😊

Beautiful short story and great art! I want to give him a hug.

I’m so happy for you. Finding community is the best medicine I think😊

@kahanipictures

Ай бұрын

It really is! I'm excited to share all these great comments with Jim. He'll be happy to know you're happy for him.

Yeah, brought tears to my eyes. 🙏🧡 Actually I want to run art workshops for wellbeing like this. It's all about being immersed in the process and feeling connected to your inner self and to each other in the group creating side by side, each expressing their own individual identity.

@kahanipictures

Ай бұрын

I hope that you get to do it. Its such a wonderful way to bring a slice of joy to your community. You never know when you'll touch someone like Jim.

@robertsnearly3823

Ай бұрын

Now that you've got a goal, make your plan and start your endeavor. You will be even happier once you have. 😊

@JGalegria

Ай бұрын

@@robertsnearly3823 I have a serious health issue that I hope can be treated then I can make plans

Thank you for your sharing. I’ve found similar healing through art after losing my daughter in 2021. Thank you creative souls!

Wonderful. I can't help feeling that his wife is smiling and happy for him.

Art can help someone going thru a tough time, but Jesus ALONE can save a soul. Not a religion. A gift of grace from our God.

Beautiful story. Art is the heart of love.

Love Love - Love it ❤

What a beautiful man...

Awesome. Thank you for this very hopeful video. I'm trying, but I'm still stuck in my grief. It's a very difficult thing

Bless you, dear sir. Your art is just wonderful! Yes, Art Heals.❤

Looks like you raised a very lovely daughter! Keep creating beautiful art ❤

How lovely may you keep going with the art, i lost my husband it left a big hole in my life i do lots of crafts i lost all my family now it's just me we were not made to be on our own we all should have company and art music and crafts is good for the mind to be around people is healthy too you got a lovely daughter that really loves you its wonderful you seem a great dad, Great video

@Booboonancy

Ай бұрын

Keep busy creating things and I hope you have outside support. Even a pet brings a wonderful presence. Take care.

Beautiful story of a beautiful soul finding a new path. As a visual artist myself battling a rare disease, I can vouch that "art truly heals and comforts". I have started a new way to calm & comfort myself through "slow stitching ". When I pick up the needle and thread, feeling it between my fingers, it's almost like I can feel my own blood tricking through my veins. It's truly comforting. TY for sharing this sweet man's journey to emotional healing. Sending love from sunny FL.

What a fantastic story. Art has saved me too, as I plow through grief I have my art to lift me up.

Beautiful ❤❤❤❤❤❤ I have lived through so much trauma . I too found peace in my Art im a furniture Artist 🎨. I speak to my wood

I love this man. The way he speaks about working with his hands and developing something. Sending you love from Seattle, sir.

Yeah that's very true about art... I got fibromyalgia five years ago....i was always frustrated with pain 😔... I started painting 🖌️🎨 and painting always give me happiness 😊😁 and heal my pains...now I can easily paint.. I think everyone who wants peace... that should do painting 🖌️🎨 it doesn't matter that have any professional qualifications...there is always an artist in everyone...we just put feelings and expressions in art... I love your channel and this video. Just subscribed your channel. I send ,love peace and blessings . 💖🤲❤️🕊️

🩵 Art Heals 🩵

Although art didn't save my soul, it's certainly has enhanced my life as I've grown. ❤😊

Beautiful!!

He is talented!

Awesome Jim beautiful artwork!!!

What a lovely Story! ❤️

I love this. I’m currently finishing a book on grief and have considered writing a second one on using different arts to help on the grief journey. When you’re grieving one of the hardest things to do is to pick up some thing new and take your already fragile self into a situation where you might feel vulnerable yet when you create something, when you take that time to create something, you lose yourself in the art and it gives your mind a rest from the grieving. My husband passed almost 18 months ago from cancer

This is healing.

beautiful painting.

I’m sorry for your loss… I’m glad you found art to help you out a bit… anything creative is wonderful for you… it keeps your mind active… making decisions… about what to make… what colors to use… and your doing it in a space with others… you have some company… good for you… !!! There’s so many mediums to use… also. I wish you good things… and many creative ideas and days… Peace 🕊️ 🌜🌞🌛

Love this. Seriously

Thank you so much for sharing your story. It was really very insightful and helpful!🙏😊

This was very touching. Carry on creating. Best wishes.

Beautiful. I am a huge fan of the Kahani process. Stories with heart.

@kahanipictures

2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much. We hope to bring more heartfelt stories to KZread soon!

What an awesome story and grea5 art work! Keep it up! 🐢

Love this

Wonderful!

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thank you, you inspire me!

I loved this video. I wish I had a community art center club nearby like that one. I started doing a daily artwork piece in 2021 and my brother and I get together each Sat to do an art club session together. Art is definitely great. I just found Lynda Barry too and I love her approach to art. Beautiful artwork by this man. I loved seeing it. Thanks for sharing this.

Art is an extension of the soul. Wonderful to get to discover that side of yourself, even at the expense of feeling such loss. Death exists for us to know just how incredible being alive really is. Not everyone alive is truly “alive,” but rather going through unconscious motions. Art brings you to right here, right now. ❤️

@BenVanCamp

Ай бұрын

Death is the wages of sin. All have fallen short and transgressed the commandment, to love their neighbor as themselves, and to love God. By faith in Jesus Christ, you can live forever.

I cannot begin to feel this mans loss. I have seen loss or suffered loss. I know what he is talking about though with the art. I have an easel, pallet, paints and brushes 5 ft away.

We just started to build our template for the same approach. Storytelling. We've been building our skills slowly through youtube videos and this approach is so much more meaningful to us. Thank you for being a great example.

@kahanipictures

2 ай бұрын

That is awesome! Once clients feel the impact of storytelling they really lean into it. Looking forward to seeing your work!

It’s part of your soul…art has saved me too…

I feel the feeling of loss, Art definitely helps the emotions, stages of grief, losing my 10 year younger brother on Alzheimer’s are painted in my daily journal….thank you for sharing…..🧑‍🎨🦋❤️

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I turned 60 a few months ago and joined the local SAGE center for gay seniors. I grew up in a family of artists, one sisters became a tattoo artist (owning her own shop for years) and the other sister is an oil painter. My dad was a draftsmen, and my mother loved drawing as well. I could only draw stick figures. Even though I had been doing sewing and woodworking for 40 years, I never considered myself an artist, because I couldn’t draw (like them). In the last 6 months, I have really enjoyed the variety of painting, poetry and collage classes I have taken at the senior center. Blank pages have gotten way less intimidating.

I love this video, it's so pure, more of what the world needs

@kahanipictures

Ай бұрын

Thank you. This is the kind of meaningful content we hope to continue creating. It’s good to know that there’s a desire for it.

@Eileen49654

Ай бұрын

@@kahanipictures I wish these stories were turned into movies. I saw a story about a Chinese family in the U.S. who back in the 40s couldn't find anyone to rent from due to racism Finally A black family rented a house to them. When the Chinese family started a business and became wealthy they donated over a million dollars to the black community These families stayed friend for a lifetime. That would be a great movie!

This guy has a good eye.

Yes it does heal, my little pom pom died @12 years old three years ago.she was my emotional support 🐕 to get me through a horrible marriage that I'm still in.. I have now on my #5 wall mural in my fifth wheel RV. I've never put paint on a canvas until recently. I love what comes out of a hurting soul. Must have been the true beginning of it all.

@LaLadybug2011

Ай бұрын

Get out of the horrible marriage. You only get one life. There's help out there-

I'm so happy to see this video. It warms my heart. I've had a rough week and your story made me remember my own journey into art and how truly it changed my life. Your work is beautiful and I hope as you heal you just feel inspired to make more and more. Thank you for sharing.

@Cariad247

Ай бұрын

Hopefully you will have better weeks to come. God bless you.

@nicholewade8233

Ай бұрын

@@Cariad247 just a rough patch, thank you so very much. You are so sweet. I appreciate that :)

@kahanipictures

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much for watching. I hope that you can return to this story whenever you need a reminder of how art can be so inspiring when you need it.

Beautiful people, and Beautiful 🎨

❤️‍🩹🙏👩🏻‍🎨 It’s absolutely true

Lost my dad to Covid in 2020. Worst thing that ever happened to me. The pandemic will never be over for some of us. It's like being part of a terrible club.

@amyallen3476

Ай бұрын

I feel this, you’re not alone 💕

Beautiful, keep up the good work, just lovely to see and very brave.

I didn't know Sting had aged that much !

No - only Jesus can truly heal grief.

It saved my life during plandemic time…

Yes!yes! Forsure ❤❤

His art has a real charm to it

wow, beautiful work

You have a gift Jim. My favourite is at 1:12 , sun & trees? Nothing greater than support and company, of your fellow beings, inspiring peace, joy and creativity. I wish there were community "art classes" where I live. The ones people offer are too expensive. God Bless

@aeromodeller1

Ай бұрын

Recreation departments and community colleges usually have art programs. There are often art associations or museums with programs. If not, do it on your own. if not art, find another activity or hobby.

He looks like the actor of Alex from A Clockwork Orange! 😮

❤

Jim is a lot like Malcolm McDowell

I need art class! Where can I take them??

I love the drawing of the cat. Is it for sale?

Only Christ can save your soul

How do you paint anger

I will never do set for the rest of my life. It’s something I did before I was chosen to be altered..I lost absolute interest in it

Only Jesus can save souls. Do not worship the works of your own hands, artists, but glorify God who gave you the ability to make things. ❤

This is glorious! Love this video!❤️

@kahanipictures

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much!