We are proud to bring Cathy Barber’s soulful poetry to our friends through Arts With Words!  This renowned poet provides inspired insights through the magic of language.   Take a few moments to reflect on the messages conveyed in Cathy’s work.  We hope you love it as much as we do.

Todd Griese is blessed with the gift to convey his gentle emotions and observations through poetry.  Todd offers us his soulful book of poems, Spiritual Lines, splendidly illustrated by the many-talented Jane Shanahan.  Arts That Work is honored to offer Todd’s uplifting accomplishment to sustain you on life’s journey. 

Click here to view just one of Todd's many artful works with words from Spritual Lines.

Arts That Work's talented quilter, S. M. Shultz, is also known as Susan Merson, accomplished actress, director and author.  Susan has written an incredibly moving novel about a young woman's journey through life in the sixties.  Arts That Work is so very proud to offer DREAMING IN DAYLIGHT, Susan Merson's wonderful new literary work.  You will find yourself completely absorbed in the magical world Susan weaves in this triumphant tapestry of life, love and personal growth.

Cindy Rinne is a poet who expresses her creative words three dimensionally in the form of wall art. This fiber verse artist infuses her poetry into her art, literally and figuratively, to create works that are both audibly and visually inspiring.

Julio Wahl has literally created Arts With Words!  Okay, he isn't a poet, but the poignant messages conveyed in his decorative rustic signs are a quick literary lift for any space in your home, office or garden.  These delightful hand made and hand painted weathered signs are lovingly crafted, employing over 14 individual steps to produce a classic, beautiful look.  These Arts With Words are truly Arts That Work!

Tender Secrets

by Terry Guy

This ingenious young writer desires to share his love of words with our friends.  Thus, Robert offers his poetry to you, free of charge, for your pleasure.    Expanding further on the fun, several of our contributing artists have graciously offered to lend their existing work to illustrate Robert's poetry.   We have attempted to match the beautiful paintings already available on Arts That Work from our talented group to enhance the poetic experience.  Robert welcomes your comments on his work.   Please contact us to convey your thoughts to Robert.  We thank this inspired poet and our generous artists for their thoughtful contribution to this collaborative effort.