“Through what you face, you find your deepest courage — and you get to keep that with you for all the rest of your days.” — Brianna West For those of you who have attended my art workshops, you’ve probably heard me talk about the growing body of research showing that creating art supports mental health and emotional well-being. You may also have heard me share pieces of my own story — how I found art during COVID, and how unexpectedly powerful it became in helping me heal. Wh

On August 7, I unexpectedly lost my dog Lucy. She was 10 years old and the sweetest golden retriever imaginable. I got Lucy back in 2015...

Noticing and appreciating little things can really help with my mental clarity and feelings of wellbeing! Like being grateful for this...

Last week, I attended the Expanding Capacities of Care Symposium , a gathering of faculty from Penn State, Pitt, and Carnegie Mellon....

A Perfect Day… Until It Wasn’t Did you ever have one of those days where everything is just peachy, and then you get one e-mail… or...

So... I’ve had a headache every day for the past three weeks. It’s been rough. The kind that keeps you up at night, drains your energy,...

Oof, it's been a while since my last blog post. Somehow, with all the things that I have on my to-do list, blog posts are one of the...

I love paint - especially watercolor of course. All the colors, the different brands, the different types of watercolor - tube, liquid,...

I’m often asked what my favorite supplies are for watercolor.  Given it’s the time of year for holiday gift giving, I put together a list...

This week, I am getting ready to teach a class on art journaling this week at the Rivet in State College, PA! I’m really excited about...

Hello there, fellow seekers of inspiration and self-discovery! I'm Sarah Zappe, and I couldn't be more thrilled to welcome you to the...