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      <image:title>Blog - Raymond Thunder-Sky’s Legacy: Anyone Can Create - Just outside of our home at the Hellmann Creative Center, looking out towards Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., is a silver bust of a man in a hard hat and a clown collar. To some, this may seem completely random, but to others, this is a tribute to local artist and Cincinnati legend, Raymond Thunder-Sky. Although not many people knew his name throughout his lifetime, Raymond impacted Cincinnati’s entire artistic community. Raymond was born in California in 1950 to Richard Brightfire Thunder-Sky– ironworker, Hollywood actor, and Mohawk chief– and Irene Szalatzky, daughter of a Hungarian immigrant. As a child, Raymond developed a love for the circus, as well as an admiration for his father’s work on construction sites, both of which played a role in his identity as an artist. His family moved to Cincinnati’s Northside neighborhood when Raymond was just over 10 years old, and he resided there for the rest of his life.</image:title>
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      <image:title>Blog - Raymond Thunder-Sky’s Legacy: Anyone Can Create - It was here in Cincinnati that Raymond developed a local fame. He was known to frequent construction and demolition sites, wearing his signature hard hat and clown collar. Then, using Magic Markers stored in a construction worker lunch box, he would create colorful drawings of the construction sites. His drawings were often accompanied by a caption of what was replacing the site, or what he imagined could be replacing it, anything from a new highway to a “Transformer Farm.”</image:title>
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      <image:title>Blog - Raymond Thunder-Sky’s Legacy: Anyone Can Create - His art eventually caught the eye of Keith Banner and Bill Ross, both of whom worked locally in the field of developmental disabilities. Out of their admiration for Raymond’s drawings, the two of them curated an exhibition in Over-The-Rhine in 2001 for a group of artists, including Raymond. It was from here that Keith and Bill were moved to create Visionaries + Voices, a nonprofit in Northside to support artists with disabilities in creating and sharing their art. Raymond Thunder-Sky was one of their founding artists in 2002.</image:title>
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      <image:title>Blog - Raymond Thunder-Sky’s Legacy: Anyone Can Create - When Raymond died of cancer in 2004, he left behind thousands of his drawings. But more importantly, he left an immense impact on those he had met over the years. Keith and Bill went on to found Thunder-Sky Inc. in Northside in 2009, which, up until its closing in 2020, honored Raymond’s art and showcased a number of other local artists. Antonio Adams, a fellow artist alongside Raymond at the OTR exhibition in 2001 and at Visionaries + Voices, designed a mural honoring Raymond in the style of his old drawings, which is still featured outside of Visionaries + Voices today. And, of course, Raymond continues to be honored with the bust outside of the Hellmann Creative Center, co-designed by Tom Tsuchiya, who is known for sculpting the statues at Great American Ballpark.</image:title>
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      <image:title>Blog - Raymond Thunder-Sky’s Legacy: Anyone Can Create - But most of all, Raymond left a legacy on everyone who has seen or heard about his art. As an individual with a developmental disability, the son of a Mohawk chief, and an artist who had no problem walking around town dressed as a clown, Raymond Thunder-Sky was, without a doubt, unique. But Keith Banner, in a 2020 interview with Cincinnati Magazine, described that Raymond’s uniqueness “wasn’t really anchored in disability, wasn’t really anchored in folk art. It was anchored in Ray.” Keith’s goal with Thunder-Sky Inc. was to celebrate Raymond, “someone who created a space for himself in the world that didn’t really care if he had one or not.” As different as Raymond may seem, the thing that people loved about him is far more universal. As Keith put it, “I think what we found is that his strangeness and uniqueness and weirdness is ours.”</image:title>
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      <image:caption>At Art Equals, we believe that everyone is creative. Not only does each person have a unique self that they can express to the world through art, but creating art plays a significant role in the process of healing and growing oneself. It is often easy to consider art entertaining and fun, but at its roots, it is even more– it is crucial to our understanding of the world. The author John Green, in his essay about the prehistoric Lascaux cave paintings, wrote, “These communities hunted and gathered, and there were no large caloric surpluses, so every healthy person would have had to contribute to the acquisition of food and water– and yet somehow, they still made time to create art, almost as if art isn’t optional for humans.” Creativity isn’t merely an ornamentation to the human experience– it is essential.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Three pieces of white paper decorated with green, yellow, and purple pigments that came directly from plants</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Small arrangements of leaves for botanical printing. Purple and green leaves serve as a pouch for smaller pieces of sage and lavender.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Small children’s hands work to arrange various leaves and flowers onto a white paper to make a botanical print</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>A small child uses a silver spoon to press botanical prints onto a white page</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>An arrangement of amaranth, sage, and lavender that is labeled on a wood picnic table for people to choose from to begin making botanical prints</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>A child hold their completed botanical print for the camera to capture. Their piece of paper is covered in splotches of violet and green pigment that derived from plants</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2023-06-06</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>If Your Drawings Came to Life Once upon a time, there was a boy named Simon who drew chalk drawings that came to life. Based on a series of books, Simon in the Land of Chalk Drawings was a short-animated series televised in the 1970’s. When Simon drew things on his magic chalkboard, they came to life in the Land of Chalk Drawings which Simon could visit by way of a ladder near his home. What might you draw if you knew it would become real? While drawings don’t usually pop to life, they can activate your imagination. Researchers today believe that using your imagination or “daydreaming” can increase your ability to find creative solutions to everyday challenges. So give it a try! If you’re interested, you can find episodes of Simon in the Land of Chalk Drawings on YouTube.</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.art-equals.org/wish-pocket</loc>
    <changefreq>daily</changefreq>
    <priority>0.75</priority>
    <lastmod>2025-02-13</lastmod>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/602be025fff66b0cea80c2cf/2c73ca8b-cb91-471b-8a64-ce3dfb409ef0/wish-pocket.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Wish Pocket - Wish Pocket</image:title>
      <image:caption>Writing your wishes or prayers down on a piece of paper can be a concrete way to remember your heart’s desires. And what better way to honor those wishes or prayers than by keeping them safe in a beautiful container. Whether it is a decorated box or a special pouch, housing your intentions in a special place brings power to the wish or prayer just by reminding you of the importance it holds. In this kit you will find the materials to create your own Wish Pocket. Step 1:  Stitch a Design Use the top portion of the felt strip to stitch or embroider a design. This can be simple or elaborate, but as you stitch try to slow down and enjoy the movement of needle through felt. Many people have begun to use stitching as a meditative practice called “slow stitching.” You will eventually fold the bottom portion up behind what you have stitched with an inch more above the top (see diagram below). You can fold your felt just to figure out how much space you have to work with and then unfold to begin.</image:caption>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/602be025fff66b0cea80c2cf/f6d76cc5-6bd2-4662-b894-ead376167a57/Wish+Pocket+diagram.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Wish Pocket</image:title>
      <image:caption>Step 2: Fold and Sew Fold the bottom portion of your felt up behind what you have stitch trying to leave about an inch of felt taller on the back than in the front. Then sew around the edges to create the pocket. Step 3: Fill and Hang Using the included slip of paper, write a wish or prayer and tuck it inside the pocket. Things to Think About: What did you stitch on your pocket and what meaning might it hold for you? What did you notice while you were stitching? Sounds, breathing, thoughts? Were you able to imagine using this type of work as a way to relax or meditate?</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.art-equals.org/stained-glass</loc>
    <changefreq>daily</changefreq>
    <priority>0.75</priority>
    <lastmod>2023-02-02</lastmod>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/602be025fff66b0cea80c2cf/4d8a0c7b-1592-4b95-8db8-20701bec0387/stainedglass.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Stained Glass - Stained Glass</image:title>
      <image:caption>Stories in Glass Not far from here is St. Mary's Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption, a popular landmark in the Covington community. A well known and much beloved feature of many cathedrals is the stained-glass windows, admired by parishioners and visitors alike. Their rich glowing colors highlighted by dark outlines make the images they portray seem other earthly. And for good reason, they are there to tell the stories of faith without written word. Many early religious followers would not have been expected to read the religious texts and yet it was important to pass down the stories of faith and hope to the believers. It is said that “a picture paints a thousand words” so it isn’t too far fetched to think that an image could tell a whole story. It you could tell a story with an image what would it look like?</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.art-equals.org/news</loc>
    <changefreq>daily</changefreq>
    <priority>0.75</priority>
    <lastmod>2023-07-05</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.art-equals.org/heartfelt-pr</loc>
    <changefreq>daily</changefreq>
    <priority>0.75</priority>
    <lastmod>2023-02-22</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.art-equals.org/journey-stick</loc>
    <changefreq>daily</changefreq>
    <priority>0.75</priority>
    <lastmod>2024-07-31</lastmod>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/602be025fff66b0cea80c2cf/8da35ced-4f58-4c98-a9ec-2b285b1c75d6/Journey+Stick.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Journey Stick - Journey Stick</image:title>
      <image:caption>Life often brings changes to our regular routine. Sometimes it feels strange facing those changes. During these times, it is helpful to look to the natural world for support. The world around you is constantly changing, from season to season and day to night. Being an observer of these ever-changing moments can help us on our own journey in life and remind us that we are not alone as we face new things. Take a Journey into Nature Take a walk outside or stand out in your yard for a while, taking in all the sensory gifts that our world provides. You may want to bring a recording device or camera with you. If you can’t get outside, consider sitting by an open window. Or have someone bring some natural items to you. If you live in a city, nature can be found in unusual places; grass growing through the crack in a sidewalk or birds on a telephone wire. What do you hear, what can you feel, what do you smell? As you spend time in nature, do you notice any changes? Try going outside at various times of day and discovering what might be different. Write down your observations or share them with someone. Try collecting a few things that will remind you of the changes that nature goes through. Things like fallen leaves, twigs that have broken off in a storm or feathers left behind by a bird.</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.art-equals.org/mindfulnessdrawing</loc>
    <changefreq>daily</changefreq>
    <priority>0.75</priority>
    <lastmod>2024-07-31</lastmod>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/602be025fff66b0cea80c2cf/23f22b9d-f333-44ae-bd39-d029e555b8f8/Mindful+drawing+of+cat</image:loc>
      <image:title>Mindfulness Drawing - Mindfulness Drawing</image:title>
      <image:caption>Drawing or doodling can be a great way to deal with unwanted stress or anxiety. Doodling can be relaxing as your focus shifts from what’s in your head to what’s happening on your paper. An even more effective style of drawing is called contour drawing. This type of drawing asks the brain to concentrate on shapes that we see, moving your brain away from focusing on emotions. If you’re feeling a little stressed or anxious, give this style of drawing a try.</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.art-equals.org/ripandtearcollage</loc>
    <changefreq>daily</changefreq>
    <priority>0.75</priority>
    <lastmod>2024-09-12</lastmod>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/602be025fff66b0cea80c2cf/7e73fcc5-a545-4188-aff7-4e30ff72330f/Rip+and+Tear+Collage.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Rip and Tear Collage - Rip and Tear Collage</image:title>
      <image:caption>Collage comes from the French papiers collés which is related to “cut and paste.” This unique art form was used by many famous artists including Pablo Picasso and Henry Matisse.  It is a popular technique allowing the maker to use a variety of materials, including paper, found objects, ink, and paint all in one space. Creating a collage using ripped or torn materials can be especially fun as it allows you to go beyond the boundaries of recognizable shapes and objects, leaving your creation in the hands of chance. It might seem strange to destroy something in order to create, but sometimes that’s what art is all about: creating something new, that we have never seen before. And having fun in the process!</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.art-equals.org/lovezine</loc>
    <changefreq>daily</changefreq>
    <priority>0.75</priority>
    <lastmod>2024-07-31</lastmod>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/602be025fff66b0cea80c2cf/1655406154030-WNH6VO2GNCN6PHXAZM98/Love+Zine.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Love Zine - A Little Love Zine</image:title>
      <image:caption>Zines, short for Fan-sines or magazines are an important art form as they allow people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities to self-publish and distribute their own collections of writing and art. They have been a powerful form of self-expression for many groups that have struggled to make their voices heard in other ways. Zines, pronounced “zeens,” have been published on almost every topic imaginable, from scientific concepts and poetry, to art and advocacy. If you are passionate about a topic you can write and create your own zine, then publish and distribute it to everyone you know. Make Your Own Zine Step 1: Fold and Cut Fold along the lines shown on the paper provided. You can easily do this by folding your paper in half both directions. Open the paper up and fold each of the short sides into the centerfold. Open flat again. Now that you have all the folds, fold in half with the short ends touching and tear along the center line starting from the fold and ending at the next folded line. See included directions for diagram.</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.art-equals.org/connectingthroughpostcards</loc>
    <changefreq>daily</changefreq>
    <priority>0.75</priority>
    <lastmod>2025-02-13</lastmod>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/602be025fff66b0cea80c2cf/40786835-1f71-4a02-9ca9-deb9fca6c55c/Screenshot+2023-05-05+at+09.40.56.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>Connecting Through Postcards - Connecting Through Postcards</image:title>
      <image:caption>All Hail the Mail Postcards got their start in February of 1861 when Congress passed an act allowing privately printed cards weighing one ounce or less to be sent in the mail. John P. Charlton copyrighted the first “post card” later that year. If you think about it, postcards are to “snail mail” what text messages are to our virtual communication – a picture with a short message sent to someone to stay connected.   It’s sometimes difficult to keep in touch with others. Think of someone you may not have seen in a while that you’d like to reconnect with by sending a note of encouragement.  Use the postcards provided to create a picture and write a note. If you’re not sure what to create on the front, try the following:</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.art-equals.org/godseye</loc>
    <changefreq>daily</changefreq>
    <priority>0.75</priority>
    <lastmod>2023-05-05</lastmod>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/602be025fff66b0cea80c2cf/0ef69283-a5c3-43e3-90b2-2f99c21bb8c4/Screenshot+2023-05-05+at+15.54.42.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>God's Eye - God’s Eye</image:title>
      <image:caption>Many people like to keep protective charms around to help them feel safe. Maybe you have seen one of these, a lucky rabbit's foot held to bring good luck, a cross that reminds someone of their blessings, or an eye shaped marble called an “Evil Eye” that protects against evil spirits. These objects all help to provide a sense of safety in uncertain times. The God’s Eye, also known as Ojo de Dios (oh-ho-day-DEE-ohs) originally comes from the Huichol people of Central Northwest Mexico, where they were created as protective and spiritual symbols that helped them connect more deeply to the natural world.</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.art-equals.org/prayerflags</loc>
    <changefreq>daily</changefreq>
    <priority>0.75</priority>
    <lastmod>2023-05-05</lastmod>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/602be025fff66b0cea80c2cf/79b42ad5-d280-4f5b-9ecc-646023dbddcf/Screenshot+2023-05-05+at+09.57.58.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>Prayer Flags - Prayer Flags</image:title>
      <image:caption>Prayer flags originated in Nepal and spread to other regions. They are traditionally seen in sets of five colors representing the five elements. When arranged in a specific order, they are said to bring about harmony.  Decorated with symbols that represent prayers or mantras (sacred chants), the flags are often strung on mountain peaks because it is believed that the prayers will be carried throughout the world by the wind. Many people across the world turn to prayer to strengthen their faith and bolster hope. Are prayer or other spiritual practices an important part of your life?</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.art-equals.org/creatingtexture</loc>
    <changefreq>daily</changefreq>
    <priority>0.75</priority>
    <lastmod>2024-07-31</lastmod>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/602be025fff66b0cea80c2cf/50e30810-38d8-4299-80da-723124e13e0c/Screenshot+2023-05-13+at+11.08.52.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>Creating Texture - Creating Texture</image:title>
      <image:caption>Texture is a word that refers to the way something feels such as “the sweater is scratchy” or “the dog’s coat is curly and soft.” But, it can also describe how something looks. In art, texture can be both something to look at and to feel. Vincent Van Gogh was famous for creating textures visually in the way he painted his sunflowers or night skies, but also in the way he built up the thick paint creating a texture on his canvases. “Starry Night” painted in 1889 while he was a patient at the asylum of Saint-Paul-de-Mausole is one of the most famous paintings in the world. Van Gogh understood the value of art as a way to express thoughts and feelings in a very real and touchable way.</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.art-equals.org/stickystickfigures</loc>
    <changefreq>daily</changefreq>
    <priority>0.75</priority>
    <lastmod>2025-02-13</lastmod>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/602be025fff66b0cea80c2cf/b924ef50-998e-4909-ad31-7c12f38d4743/Sticky+Stick+Figures.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Sticky Stick Figures - Sticky Stick Figures</image:title>
      <image:caption>Stick figures are a good place to start when drawing people. Imagine a circle for the head, a line for the body and two lines each for arms and legs. Many professional artists will sketch a quick stick figure in order to determine the right position or action they want their final figure to represent. By making a curved line instead of a straight one, a stick figure can go from standing to running. Or, what about shifting the whole drawing so that now it looks like it’s flying? A simple stick figure can communicate a lot with just a few little adjustments.</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.art-equals.org/worrybowl</loc>
    <changefreq>daily</changefreq>
    <priority>0.75</priority>
    <lastmod>2023-05-13</lastmod>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/602be025fff66b0cea80c2cf/ab6b434b-a91f-4e06-a46e-ae38b22570a2/handbowl.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Worry Bowl - Worry Bowl</image:title>
      <image:caption>Having a physical place to set your worries aside can help with a more positive frame of mind. Whether you choose to visualize putting your worries to rest or writing them down to get them out of your head, you can use this clay bowl to help.</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.art-equals.org/mosaics</loc>
    <changefreq>daily</changefreq>
    <priority>0.75</priority>
    <lastmod>2023-05-13</lastmod>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/602be025fff66b0cea80c2cf/d61e9ca0-1043-4c3b-afe1-c5c8a64638f6/Screenshot+2023-05-13+at+11.44.02.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>Mosaics - Mosaics</image:title>
      <image:caption>Traditional mosaics have been around for centuries. Early examples of this art technique were used by the ancient Greeks. This art form utilizes pieces of tile, glass, or ceramics that are arranged in a pattern on a wall or other dimensional surface. They were often used to adorn temples or palaces. Artisans who create mosaics carefully select and arrange their pieces to create pictures that come together to look like a unified composition. Modern artists use all types of materials to create their mosaics, including paper, natural materials, and even old trash. Selecting and arranging these small pieces can energize the brain, while also helping you feel calm and relaxed.</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.art-equals.org/lookingatclouds</loc>
    <changefreq>daily</changefreq>
    <priority>0.75</priority>
    <lastmod>2023-05-13</lastmod>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/602be025fff66b0cea80c2cf/63706049-956c-4c5c-9733-c957b42d7849/Clouds.jpeg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Looking at Clouds - Looking at Clouds</image:title>
      <image:caption>The singer Judy Collins sang the words “I’ve looked at clouds from both sides now” and determined that “I really don’t know clouds at all.” Clouds come in all forms of shapes and sizes. They can range from dainty calm cirrus wisps, to the thick dark cumulonimbus thunderstorm clouds. Clouds can also take on an infinite number of shapes from which we can make out the silhouette of everyday objects such as a cat or a bowtie. We are able to discern these shapes from the clouds with the help of our brain's incredible ability to recognize patterns. In fact, you will use your pattern recognition today to create clouds from cotton balls and stuffing material. Your clouds can form the shape of something recognizable or take a more natural cloud form as seen above.</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.art-equals.org/thehamsa</loc>
    <changefreq>daily</changefreq>
    <priority>0.75</priority>
    <lastmod>2023-05-13</lastmod>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/602be025fff66b0cea80c2cf/252619ab-ebdb-4754-a03b-c01fdc03e6ec/Screenshot+2023-05-13+at+12.02.49.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>The Hamsa - The Hamsa</image:title>
      <image:caption>This interesting hand symbol has been used in many religions to represent an aspect of protection. It may date back as far as ancient Egypt but has been adopted by cultures throughout the world. Its unique symmetrical, or mirror image hand shape is often decorated with an eye represented in the palm. This ever-watchful eye has held meaning for some, as God’s constant vigilance over us. The symmetry of the drawing can easily be reproduced by using both hands when tracing the shape. Try your “hand” at creating one of these iconic symbols and displaying it to bring protection and comfort.</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.art-equals.org/paperweaving</loc>
    <changefreq>daily</changefreq>
    <priority>0.75</priority>
    <lastmod>2024-07-31</lastmod>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/602be025fff66b0cea80c2cf/a53b6727-1d78-4526-85e9-e07870cd2012/Paper+Weaving.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Paper Weaving - Paper Weaving</image:title>
      <image:caption>Weaving is often done on a loom, a frame or machine that provides the structure that helps to interweave threads or yarn. Did you ever use one of the pot holder looms with the stretchy loops? Weaving can also be done with other materials such as grasses to make baskets or even with paper to create unique patterns and structures. Weaving has been such an important part of human history that many stories and fables include this art form. One of the more well-known stories involves the Greek myth of the Fates, three women said to spend their days weaving or spinning the destiny of the mortals. Imagine what it might be like to weave your own destiny. Since weaving takes small individual pieces and weaves them into a larger unified whole, it is a great way of thinking about our lives. How might we take the best parts of our everyday life, from friends, nature, favorite colors, and foods, and weave them into the wonderful tapestry that makes up who we are. Follow these directions, or do your own thing! It’s your creation, own it!</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.art-equals.org/creativescoop</loc>
    <changefreq>daily</changefreq>
    <priority>0.75</priority>
    <lastmod>2023-05-25</lastmod>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/602be025fff66b0cea80c2cf/69c6d4e0-22b8-47be-b95c-35eaf5c6e5ff/Screenshot+2023-05-25+at+18.43.04.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>Creative Scoop - Creative Scoop</image:title>
      <image:caption>Creativity isn’t a talent that only some people have. It’s something you can strengthen by just creating stuff. The practice of being creative can also reduce stress and increase feelings of well-being. A double win! So, do you have to know how to paint or draw? No! Sometimes, being creative is about using your imagination to see everyday objects as something new or unusual. It’s about having fun and playing with different ideas!  This packet was designed to give you an opportunity to flex your creative muscles. You can follow the directions below or use them as an inspiration to do your own thing!</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.art-equals.org/sticks-and-sewn</loc>
    <changefreq>daily</changefreq>
    <priority>0.75</priority>
    <lastmod>2023-07-01</lastmod>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/602be025fff66b0cea80c2cf/ba56fc18-b255-4e79-b3ca-46dbf61b1cc2/wavepool.png</image:loc>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.art-equals.org/art-of-the-zine</loc>
    <changefreq>daily</changefreq>
    <priority>0.75</priority>
    <lastmod>2023-10-05</lastmod>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/602be025fff66b0cea80c2cf/aa622c57-17f6-4c51-958a-9be363bf31d3/zine.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Art of the Zine - The Art of the Zine</image:title>
      <image:caption>Zines, short for fan-zines or magazines, are an important art form that allows people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities to self-publish and distribute their own collections of writing and art. They have been a powerful form of self expression for many groups that have struggled to make their voices heard in other ways. Pronounced “zeens,” they have been published on almost every topic imaginable, from scientific concepts to poetry, from art to advocacy. If you are passionate about a topic, you can write and create your own zine, then publish and distribute it to everyone you know! Step 1: Fold and Cut Fold along the lines shown on the paper provided. You can easily do this by folding your paper in half both directions. Open the paper up, and fold each of the short sides into the centerfold. Open flat again. Now that you have all the folds, fold in half with the short ends touching and tear along the center line starting from the fold and ending at the next folded line. See included directions for diagram.</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.art-equals.org/fuzzy</loc>
    <changefreq>daily</changefreq>
    <priority>0.75</priority>
    <lastmod>2024-02-03</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.art-equals.org/donate</loc>
    <changefreq>daily</changefreq>
    <priority>0.75</priority>
    <lastmod>2025-10-04</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.art-equals.org/bluetogether</loc>
    <changefreq>daily</changefreq>
    <priority>0.75</priority>
    <lastmod>2026-03-24</lastmod>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/602be025fff66b0cea80c2cf/3a19ce24-c9bf-4e43-be0d-0d2f47c62cec/BlueTogetherLogo_RGB.png</image:loc>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.art-equals.org/blue-together-sponsor</loc>
    <changefreq>daily</changefreq>
    <priority>0.75</priority>
    <lastmod>2024-03-19</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.art-equals.org/slow-stitched-patch</loc>
    <changefreq>daily</changefreq>
    <priority>0.75</priority>
    <lastmod>2024-07-31</lastmod>
    <image:image>
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      <image:title>Slow Stitched Patch - Slow Stiched Patch</image:title>
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