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Section of chair painting by Lynn Foskett Pierson in 1969.
November 23, 2018

ACT II: Behind the Studio Door – Gotta Love Chairs

Do you have something you’re drawn to time after time? Early in 2016, Lynn Foskett Pierson began exploring the chair as an ongoing theme
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Diabetic man holding glucometer signs OK with hand.
November 20, 2018

Diabetes in Older Adults

Unfortunately, diabetes in older adults comes with a list of potential risks and complications. In addition to increased manageability concerns, the disease often presents
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November 19, 2018

ACT II: Feats of Gumption – A Survivor’s Story

Holocaust survivor Rene and her sister, Ana, were sent to a labor camp at a munition factory in Germany after leaving Auschwitz. Along with
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Lynn Foskett Pierson's art studio, close up of table filled with tools.
November 16, 2018

ACT II: Behind the Studio Door – Where to Begin?

Every day when I enter my studio, I ask the question, where do I begin? If you are an artist who wants to get
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November 14, 2018

Volunteer Docents Fulfilled by Giving Their Time

There are many ways to volunteer your time in Pinellas County. Have you considered working as a docent at the Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art
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Quotes spark creativity in mind concept.
November 9, 2018

ACT II: Behind the Studio Door – Quotes That Move Me

Do you collect quotes? I collect quotes. There is one by Anne Lamont that I find more relevant than I care to admit, no
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Lynn Pierson welcomes visitors Behind the Studio Doors for a look at her journey as she develops works of art.
November 2, 2018

ACT II: Behind the Studio Door – New Journeys Begin

You might ask, “What happened to ACT I?” Well, it […]

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Art therapy group session painting.
October 29, 2018

What Is Art Therapy?

Art therapy sessions offer a space to tackle and process difficult feelings. Typical sessions are patient directed and encourage experimentation, which means that patients
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Lynn Foskett Pierson demonstrates various techniques in art class.
October 25, 2018

Art Class at Any Age, It’s Never Too Late

No matter your age, you can always take the leap and invest yourself in a new hobby. If you decide to pursue an artistic
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Caregiver walking with dementia patient.
October 18, 2018

Dementia and Caretaking

For family members and caregivers, helping or living with someone who has dementia can be difficult and scary. Learn ways to approach caring for
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Ybor's Artists and Writers Group female performers enjoy the ball.
October 8, 2018

Ybor’s Artists and Writers Group Seeks to Reinvent Itself for New Generation

The Artists and Writers Group’s roots are found in the […]

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Elderly man rubs aching wrist while discussing pain management options with doctor.
October 2, 2018

Pain Management for ACT II Generation

Chronic pain has a profound effect on a person's life. Though there are a number of treatment options for pain, these solutions are irrelevant
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