Category Archives: Art

Sunshine Strikes a Chord — A #Widow of Opportunity

Woke up alone in bed. Again. Shuffled to the kitchen. Greeted “good morning” by my   radiant piano. Tuned in to Bergen. He loved music and how it connects communities. The way Keys to the Streets does — a project that aims to transform … Continue reading

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Confession from an Artist with Parkinson’s Disease

It’s been – and still is – a long, hot summer. Miraculously, I’ve managed not to melt. More incredible, I worked up the courage to buy some real art supplies. Stuff I intentionally stopped using when diagnosed with Parkinson’s. Why? By avoiding … Continue reading

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Sayonara Synthetic Dyes — I Was Still Raised on Kraft Dinner® and Gold Stars!

Raised on Kraft Dinner and Gold Stars © Robyn Michele Levy 1989 Raised on Kraft Dinner® and gold stars Chauffeured ‘round in fancy cars Pop-Tart® farts at the breakfast table T.V. Dinners with Rogers cable Froot Loops® drowned in two-percent Do … Continue reading

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The Story Behind “Parkinson’s Scrabble” — Limited Edition Print by Robyn Michele Levy

Parkinson’s disease is complicated. It’s a brain disease, a movement disorder, a lifetime affliction. There is no cure, but plenty of curiosity since Robin Williams’ wife revealed he was in the early stage of Parkinson’s. While creating this artwork, I … Continue reading

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Ms. Mastectomy Loves Monokinis — Swimsuits For Breast Cancer Survivors With One Breast

These  bold, sexy and intriguing swimsuits are perfect for Ms. Mastectomy and me! A group of Finnish fashion designers created this swimwear collection for  Monokini 2.0 project. According to their manifesto:  we want to incite a positive self-image of breast-operated women … Continue reading

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Dear John Lennon (RIP) & Yoko Ono, Regarding the plight of The Promissiled Land

Would you mind if  we sing  “Make Peace The Choice” instead of “Give Peace A Chance”  ?

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Poetic Personal Ads: Ripe For The Picking

sweet mounds of purple summer aching to burst upon tempted tongues willing to cozy up to muffin batter in a 400 degree oven or cram a piecrust jam jar freezer bag tagged “home-grown berries” pleasantly plump a little seedy looking … Continue reading

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April is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month

In  2010, the U.S. Senate designated April as Parkinson’s Awareness Month. Since then, Parkinson’s communities around the globe have boosted their year-round PD awareness campaigns every April. Considering approximately 6.3 million people worldwide have this affliction, public education is important. … Continue reading

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Update From Robyn Michele Levy’s Nose

I’ve been plucked! My very first noselash!  

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The Flying Pig Heads to Britain for The Edible Masterpieces Fundraiser

Flying pigs may not be kosher, but they sure are cute. And they love fundraisers! Especially when they feature art and food. This pig popped up in my dream and flew all the way to The Art Fund in Britain, … Continue reading

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