"HUMAN PAINTBRUSH" released by Art+Practice and Akron Film + Pixel

Art+Practice Releases HUMAN PAINTBRUSH, Episode 10, and Finale of Season #1, of Web Series "THE AMERIKANS"

Oberlin, OH. -- March 18, 2012 -- Art+Practice, a cinemasite and film development company, announces the release of "Human Paintbrush," episode ten, and the closing installment of the first season, of a web series available free online.

"Human Paintbrush" shares the worldview and artwork of Don Matis, a Hudson, Ohio painter inspired by spiritual faith and talent to create original and striking canvases using his own body as an instrument of composition.  Don's life and work challenge our preconceptions about where lines are drawn, not only between artist and art, but also between suffering and healing, isolation and sharing.  Intensely contemporary and enticing for viewers to relate to, Don's personality and creative practice also recall something ancient and sacred in their humility, humanity and openness. In a Web Series devoted to the imaginative lives of its subjects, "Human Paintbrush" is a powerful season finale, featuring a subject who already knew what Art+Practice preaches:  ordinary individuals are in themselves special and creative souls, with beauty and wisdom to share.  This episode is greatly benefited by the accompanying musical soundtrack of Maurice Duruflé's "Ubi Caritas," performed by nineteen Oberlin students under the direction of Lydia Lane Stout. 

Special Event:  "Human Paintbrush" will have its world premiere Friday, May 18, at 7:00 p.m. at Summit Art Space:  140 East Market Street, Akron, Ohio.  Sponsored by Akron Film+Pixel.  Don Matis' work will be on display, and he and filmmakers Mika Johnson and Jeffrey Pence will be present.  Also to be shown are previous episodes of "The Amerikans."Come see Don PAINT WITH HIS BEARD! FREE! Refreshments provided.

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