Matisse had a great love for the small southern sea town of Collioure and through the large swathes of unreal colours the heat of the summer can be felt. Each expressive brushstroke creates an energy as if the heat is radiating from the ground. With just a few angled strokes, Matisse masterfully creates a village…
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Art and Nature Series: Vincent Van Gogh
Landscapes, yellow—old gold—done quickly, quickly, quickly, and in a hurry just like the harvester who is silent under the blazing sun, intent only on the reaping,” is how Van Gogh described this stunning painting, one of many quick studies of the fields in Provence. These idyllic views were his muse, consuming him to continuously capture…
Art and Nature Series: Caspar David Friedrich
At CCH Live, we are sharing our favourite awe inspiring artworks of our beautiful world for you to enjoy from the comfort of your own homes.Today we bring you a one of Caspar David Friedrich’s most moving works ‘Wanderer above the Sea of Fog’ (1817), picturing a cloudy mountain range in the quintessential Romantic style.…
Art and Nature Series: Albert Bierstadt
Enjoy the panoramic views of the early American West Coast as the next painting of our Art and Nature series. ‘California Spring’ (1875), Albert Bierstadt’s Eden-like rendering of the West, was a sight for curious East Coast.Albert BierstadtCalifornia Spring, 1875 The American landscape painting style Luminism is employed here and is characterised by the attempt…
Art and Nature Series: Philomena Kennedy
The second painting in our Art and Nature series is Philomena Kennedy – Kent Landscape.Nature and art both play an important part of our mental wellbeing and can help to uplift your spirits.Philomena KennedyKent Landscape Today we would like to feature the peaceful pastoral paintings of Philomena Kennedy. Although Kennedy has travelled around the world…
Art and Nature Series: David Hockney
Jacqueline Harvey, along with wellness clinic CCH Live, are starting a new series called ‘Art and Nature’, to get us all through the cold autumn and winter months. Nature plays an important part of our mental wellbeing and through art we hope to uplift your spirits. We can’t wait to share some of our favourite…
The Benefits of Rural Living with Jacqueline Harvey & Crest Nicholson
Outdoor spaces, countryside holidays and rural living are important for our mental health and wellbeing. Today, exposure to nature also helps us to boost our immune system, and reduce anxiety and lift our spirit in these stressful times.Take a look at this short clip where Jacqueline Harvey in association with Crest Nicholson, explains the benefits…
How do I redefine my identity post lockdown?
As the lockdown restrictions begin to lift and ease, you may have begun to think about and look at the issues relating to your post lockdown identity.For some people these are exciting times with lots of new opportunities – after all, when in our life time have we had an opportunity to restructure our lives…
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Improve your Mental Health with Kindness!
This year’s Mental Health Awareness takes place from 18-24 May 2020 and revolves around the theme of kindness. Research shows that kindness and mental health are truly connected, and now more than ever, both are equally important during the Coronavirus pandemic. Protecting and maintaining your mental health is essential for coping and recovering from the…