Berman Blog
Read Brian’s latest writings on art, peacebuilding, and the creative journey.
An Incredible Week to Share Here
My presentation was about the Healing Power of Art. I gave my presentation and the challenges that I faced and the amazing discovery that I could actually be a fine art sculptor. Though I had no formal training, I found myself lost in my midlife crisis, and carved my...
Art Adventures in Peace Building
This September has been packed with events that highlight my life as an Artist for Peace. I have the goal of completing my new website before the end of this month. I am combining the three primary media of my art. I will feature Sculptures, HOLOS Amulets, and Wall...
Meeting in the Middle
As artists, we know that creativity is more than expression — it can be a path to healing. My own journey has shown me again and again that as an Artist for Peace, I have the power to transform sorrow into peace and fragmentation into wholeness. Last month, Lisa and I...
Art as a Path to Healing
In today’s fast-paced world, where stress and anxiety have become an everyday reality, finding ways to nurture mental and emotional well-being is more important than ever. One powerful and often under appreciated tool for healing and self-expression is art. Whether...
What I Discovered with a Pastry Roller
I have this beautiful toroidal graphic that I embossed on paper and had great success. What an amazing feeling after 30+ years of making sculptures in stone, steel, and cast glass. The lightness of making artwork with paper was transformational. Click the link below...
Entering 2025 as OSA’s New President
Little did I know that when we moved back to Ojai in the spring of 2024 after volunteering for the One Humanity Institute in Poland for 1.5 years, I would be volunteering for OSA as the 2025 president. With my deep passion for art and community engagement, I bring...
Happy Valentine’s Day
What an amazing day it was, February 14th – Valentine’s Day. Little did I know that our plans for the day included the birth of our granddaughter, our third grandchild. Click the link below to read more of this very special Valentine’s Day, including...
Art Saves Lives
ART SAVES LIVES Click on the link to read and view. Art for Mental and Emotional Wellbeing A Creative Path to Healing In today’s fast-paced world, where stress and anxiety have become an everyday reality, finding ways to nurture mental and emotional wellbeing is more...
